tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post8816580942964460406..comments2024-02-24T02:44:59.075-08:00Comments on Merikay's Dream : RV Driving School *a long post*Merikayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-21501298642579194262011-12-16T17:48:08.906-08:002011-12-16T17:48:08.906-08:00I'm coming in late on this, but just found the...I'm coming in late on this, but just found the time to read it. I'm glad you did this & shared your experiences with us. I drive a small ClassC, so driving an A would be a whole nuther thing. I think the lessons were very valuable! Thanks again for sharing this.TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-25748248924460468802011-12-09T15:46:38.611-08:002011-12-09T15:46:38.611-08:00I agree that taking the course is a great idea. I...I agree that taking the course is a great idea. I learned a lot when I took mine. Well worth the cost.what'supwithsusanandcompanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314263752153548219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-56237943737209016332011-12-07T15:56:43.329-08:002011-12-07T15:56:43.329-08:00Sounds like you both "graduated" with fl...Sounds like you both "graduated" with flying colors. Well done!!! <br /><br />Have you had your rig weighed yet? Without that info, you can't really know what the tire pressure is supposed to be. Just curious!!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-59950196729078941872011-12-06T05:26:24.069-08:002011-12-06T05:26:24.069-08:00All sounds good...worth it just to learn about the...All sounds good...worth it just to learn about the tire pressure. That should help with you milageain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-63713217768363732302011-12-06T04:35:30.891-08:002011-12-06T04:35:30.891-08:00That's my excuse for not wanting to drive our ...That's my excuse for not wanting to drive our Phaeton. Haven't had a lesson yet, but really need to take one! Good for you for doing it now before you get to driving a lot and reinforcing bad habits.Jeannie and Eldyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664198861231288915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-6731186515771131512011-12-05T21:05:45.278-08:002011-12-05T21:05:45.278-08:00great recap of your driving lesson!!..scary but in...great recap of your driving lesson!!..scary but informative all the same!..good for you guys!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-73988674329691253682011-12-05T10:38:50.202-08:002011-12-05T10:38:50.202-08:00Oh, by the way. I have been a lead foot my whole l...Oh, by the way. I have been a lead foot my whole life. 550hp Mustang for fun times makes it easy to want to go fast! The RV has taught me so much patients I can't even explain it.<br /><br />My first time out on a long RV trip was a lesson for a lifetime!<br /><br />ErikErik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-55585367058286560712011-12-05T10:36:09.276-08:002011-12-05T10:36:09.276-08:00I let my wife drive last September in Iowa from th...I let my wife drive last September in Iowa from the parking lot of the RV park to our parking spot. She drove it like a car even after I asked her to take it easy and better to be slow and safe than fast and wrecked.<br /><br />She took the first turn so fast the front tires started to slide in the gravel. Her response, why isn't it taking the turn? I responded it weighs as much as 7.5 of her Ford Escapes so perhaps all that weight was pushing the tires through the gravel because it's an RV and not a Ford Escape!<br /><br />She now understands why I take the speed limit in RV parks very seriously and turns even more seriously. I'm hoping to give her more lessons this coming Spring, I think if she can get the hurry out of her pace she'll be fine.<br /><br />Our rear tires are also from '06 but they are starting to check pretty bad so they go bye bye this Spring.<br /><br />Congrats on taking the school! It's always good to learn to slow down a little, your confidence will grow and you'll realize getting there can be half the fun. :)~<br /><br />ErikErik's RV Blog https://www.blogger.com/profile/17149039572885361450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-55346208896739856072011-12-05T10:05:59.353-08:002011-12-05T10:05:59.353-08:00Thanks for sharing with us about the class. We bot...Thanks for sharing with us about the class. We both really enjoyed the post. I for sure would like to take the class, just to even learn more about the air breaks. Definitely on list once we make a purchase. Can't believe Craig's retirement date is coming so fast. Have a great week!Allen DuGuayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118163102004430034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-78400169241825141112011-12-05T06:18:21.705-08:002011-12-05T06:18:21.705-08:00Super post. Now you can say that Craig threw you ...Super post. Now you can say that Craig threw you out of a chair!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-88999030572199055182011-12-05T06:10:44.627-08:002011-12-05T06:10:44.627-08:00Good for you guys! There are so many women out the...Good for you guys! There are so many women out there who seem to be totally afraid of driving a motorhome. At least you weren't afraid, but went right to it early on. Us guys are more macho, often, but must realize that a motorhome is much bigger than the little Ferrari (or Toyota)they are used to, and handling is a lot different (especially stopping!).Jerry and Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381487159402842587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-69577466473002384592011-12-05T06:05:48.377-08:002011-12-05T06:05:48.377-08:00I totally agree with you taking the professional d...I totally agree with you taking the professional driving course. Always room for improvement in all of us. Years ago I bought a motorcycle but had never ridden a motorcycle in my entire life. I signed up for a 2 & a half day motorcyle course and it was the best thing I ever did. Like you, I started things off on the right foot by learning from professional riders and not trying to teach myself something I new nothing about. Whether it be a large Motor Home or a much smaller motorcyle, it pays to learn things properly right from day one. There comes a day when that training pays off......Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-72766265463544095952011-12-05T06:02:25.468-08:002011-12-05T06:02:25.468-08:00Very interesting post. Sounds like Craig has a he...Very interesting post. Sounds like Craig has a heavy foot. :) If anything, I'm a rather pokey driver.Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-52850925592528537642011-12-05T04:23:59.681-08:002011-12-05T04:23:59.681-08:00It sounds like it was definitely money well spent ...It sounds like it was definitely money well spent and you are both better drivers after the course. <br /><br />We check our tires before we leave every spot. It's a little easier for us because we have tire monitors (TST Systems) and we just turn the monitor on to tell us what our pressures are. We keep it on while driving and monitor the pressure and temperature. It might be something for you to consider. There are many brands but not many that monitor temperature as well as pressure.<br /><br />Too bad he couldn't have helped you find an easier way to get in your driveway! You just need to sell the house and go full time!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-70625744539549809422011-12-05T03:50:36.755-08:002011-12-05T03:50:36.755-08:00Glad it was a good experience for both of you. If ...Glad it was a good experience for both of you. If anything, it gives both of you more confidence.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-66882151216658790662011-12-05T01:59:03.875-08:002011-12-05T01:59:03.875-08:00It's never all that easy when you've been ...It's never all that easy when you've been doing a "thing" for any length of time (driving, sewing, woodworking, you name it) and then you have to take advise from an 'expert'. <br />Good thing to do though, and good for you for having done it.<br />Just one more piece of the puzzle.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5822169260430560826.post-27223667066259450692011-12-04T22:23:58.527-08:002011-12-04T22:23:58.527-08:00Proud of you both for doing so well. That's a ...Proud of you both for doing so well. That's a lot of good information and it will just be the start as you will learn more in each trip you take. Glad you made it home o.k. Have a nice week.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.com