Last campground, Myrtle Beach-- Just off the beach.
Campsite Waste Line was 5 inches above ground.
Length from Drain plug to waste line about 30 feet.
that plus extra height meant I needed to keep grey tank closed all times, because even after using
the pvc gutter from Lowes, I still didn't have enough clearance to fully drain the tanks
So, for a month, we had to live with draining both black and grey tanks every 3 days, and then sitting with 1 inch of grey water at bottom of line unless I went and physically held the last foot above the drain, to get it emptied.
Compare that to this site (Hardeeville SC/Savannah GA)
pull thru, the drain plug is less then 1 foot from drain, and it's a pleasure...
Could be much worse, I know..
CJSX2fromCT said
02:12 AM Sep 26, 2015
Time to bring this one back up...... Let's hear them...
BiggarView said
07:12 AM Sep 26, 2015
Our first time renting an RV, it was a class C. Our mistake was believing the claims with out thinking it through completely... sleeps 8.... yep sure does that, but also sure does not feed eight, shower eight, in short there is no room for eight. While it was an enlightening experience, we learned not to repeat that one. Our second time out in a rental was better, 4 inside and 4 outside in tents and the shower was off limits to everyone but Cindi and I, need a shower... shower building is over there! Cooking and food storage was still a major problem.
Granted, ours is a minor boo-boo compared to others reported here.... not looking forward earning our "been there, done that" badge of honor (or is that shame)
Having found this forum... we'll adhere to the sage advice of sleeps 2, dinner for 4 and drinks for 6 line of thinking. Special dispensations for grandkids or emergencies, as always.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Saturday 26th of September 2015 07:14:21 AM
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 6th of October 2015 02:56:29 PM
njb1957 said
12:05 PM Oct 6, 2015
I must have a mental block about operating the main slide before making sure the driver seat is forward and the side locks are opened.
The 1st time a tall friend was driving my rig and I didn't make sure the seat was forward. Well, I know have a pair of C Clamps in my basement to hold things together after I glue them. The chair is just going to have to stay a little chewed up.
The 2nd time I was rushing to set up. I started the slide, stopped and made sure the seat was forward. I didn't make sure both locks were off. One lock was in place and I buggered up the slide so it wouldn't open or close fully. Waiting to get the cost to repair this one.
Check lists? Oh yeah I created some really nice ones but just didn't use them. Du-uh.
I haven't had a true poop shower yet but I did have a winterizer shower.
Maybe everyone who is new at RVing should do a dry run and talk it out before actually touching anything. The quick run through at the RV shop was too much in too little time. I am still discovering things about my rig but then I am not full timing yet.
Love this post.
CJSX2fromCT said
07:07 AM Feb 29, 2016
Time to revive this.... Let's here them class of 2015...
Gary Marcondes said
09:03 PM Mar 1, 2016
Ok, don't tell me that no one ever dropped their 5th wheel on their truck tail gate. Well I did and it cost us $1200 to repair. Thankfully the tail gate took the hit and saved the sides of the truck. I now double and triple check to make sure the hitch pin is locked in properly.
And the time we pulled in for fuel on the highway. Had plenty of room to go around a truck parked but failed to see it had a boom sticking out 10 feet passed the bumper. That put a 10ft gash in the side of the trailer. $2400 to repair and paint.
And this was all in the first six months.
Gary
Terry and Jo said
10:35 PM Mar 2, 2016
Not to scare anyone off, but mistakes can be made regardless of how long one has owned an RV. I've even driven 18-wheelers before and still have to watch carefully. In fact, before we go to move from Colorado to Oregon at the end of the month, I'll be pouring over the Trucker's Atlas to check for overpasses and using Google Maps (satellite view) to check intersections and possible fueling stations.
OK: I'll bite.
Worst case: (and not too bad after all!)
Last campground, Myrtle Beach-- Just off the beach.
Campsite Waste Line was 5 inches above ground.
Length from Drain plug to waste line about 30 feet.
that plus extra height meant I needed to keep grey tank closed all times, because even after using
the pvc gutter from Lowes, I still didn't have enough clearance to fully drain the tanks
So, for a month, we had to live with draining both black and grey tanks every 3 days, and then sitting with 1 inch of grey water at bottom of line unless I went and physically held the last foot above the drain, to get it emptied.
Compare that to this site (Hardeeville SC/Savannah GA)
pull thru, the drain plug is less then 1 foot from drain, and it's a pleasure...
Could be much worse, I know..
Our first time renting an RV, it was a class C. Our mistake was believing the claims with out thinking it through completely... sleeps 8.... yep sure does that, but also sure does not feed eight, shower eight, in short there is no room for eight. While it was an enlightening experience, we learned not to repeat that one. Our second time out in a rental was better, 4 inside and 4 outside in tents and the shower was off limits to everyone but Cindi and I, need a shower... shower building is over there! Cooking and food storage was still a major problem.
Granted, ours is a minor boo-boo compared to others reported here.... not looking forward earning our "been there, done that" badge of honor (or is that shame)
Having found this forum... we'll adhere to the sage advice of sleeps 2, dinner for 4 and drinks for 6 line of thinking.
Special dispensations for grandkids or emergencies, as always.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Saturday 26th of September 2015 07:14:21 AM
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 6th of October 2015 02:56:29 PM
The 1st time a tall friend was driving my rig and I didn't make sure the seat was forward. Well, I know have a pair of C Clamps in my basement to hold things together after I glue them. The chair is just going to have to stay a little chewed up.
The 2nd time I was rushing to set up. I started the slide, stopped and made sure the seat was forward. I didn't make sure both locks were off. One lock was in place and I buggered up the slide so it wouldn't open or close fully. Waiting to get the cost to repair this one.
Check lists? Oh yeah I created some really nice ones but just didn't use them. Du-uh.
I haven't had a true poop shower yet but I did have a winterizer shower.
Maybe everyone who is new at RVing should do a dry run and talk it out before actually touching anything. The quick run through at the RV shop was too much in too little time. I am still discovering things about my rig but then I am not full timing yet.
Love this post.
Ok, don't tell me that no one ever dropped their 5th wheel on their truck tail gate. Well I did and it cost us $1200 to repair. Thankfully the tail gate took the hit and saved the sides of the truck. I now double and triple check to make sure the hitch pin is locked in properly.
And the time we pulled in for fuel on the highway. Had plenty of room to go around a truck parked but failed to see it had a boom sticking out 10 feet passed the bumper. That put a 10ft gash in the side of the trailer. $2400 to repair and paint.
And this was all in the first six months.
Gary
Not to scare anyone off, but mistakes can be made regardless of how long one has owned an RV. I've even driven 18-wheelers before and still have to watch carefully. In fact, before we go to move from Colorado to Oregon at the end of the month, I'll be pouring over the Trucker's Atlas to check for overpasses and using Google Maps (satellite view) to check intersections and possible fueling stations.
Terry