GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Can't wait to hear about the first trip!We slept in ours in the driveway too. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Will you do a trip report for your night in the driveway?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Will you do a trip report for your night in the driveway?? Sure. We watched League of Extraordinary Gentlemen inside. Around 11:30 we went out climbed into bed. got the dog settled and slept. In the morning the coffee make kicked on. Sil enjoyed the coffee and we came back inside where I made Mickey Waffles. The end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 :bravo: Great report!!! Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mommy rainbo.....Bo 41 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nice short and complete trip report. Can't wait for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Great TR! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MetalDad 33 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Don't you get the feeling that your neighbors think you're nuts when you climb out of the camper in your driveway in the morning? They just don't understand! Mine think I'm nuts anyway, that just seals the deal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Sure. We watched League of Extraordinary Gentlemen inside. Around 11:30 we went out climbed into bed. got the dog settled and slept. In the morning the coffee make kicked on. Sil enjoyed the coffee and we came back inside where I made Mickey Waffles. The end. Where are the pictures? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Where are the pictures? Pics of the waffles are above. You do not want to see pics of us fresh out of bed. The hair on my head makes Wreck it Ralph look bald. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I am all aboard now J. Great report so far, especially the overnight TR. Looking forward to the first trip, away from your driveway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ok so I have the pup 95% hitched and am having an issue. Have the right size ball but I can't get the pup to drop down all the way so I can lock it. Any tips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 You have the latch lever up right? Sometime you might have to rock the pup a little to get it to drop on the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 very carefully (do NOT get your fingers pinched...and dont ask how I know that) look to be sure that the "latch" inside the hitch that clamps down on the ball is not bound and is open all the way. common area to get caught in a partial; position and keep the hithc from dropping onto the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 very carefully (do NOT get your fingers pinched...and dont ask how I know that) look to be sure that the "latch" inside the hitch that clamps down on the ball is not bound and is open all the way. common area to get caught in a partial; position and keep the hithc from dropping onto the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks latch is open. I will have to check its not partial inside. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ok between you Gus here and Donnie and Genia on FB it is hitched. Had to hold it open while aiming for the front of the ball. Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MetalDad 33 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hit it with some lube, that latch can be a bit stiff. It often gets hung up on the ball, I used to have to lift it back up about a quarter inch, and pull the veh forward an inch or two. That little flap that it's hung up on is what holds the ball firmly in the cup. Why does everything that has to do with hitching sound so filthy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hit it with some lube, that latch can be a bit stiff. It often gets hung up on the ball, I used to have to lift it back up about a quarter inch, and pull the veh forward an inch or two. That little flap that it's hung up on is what holds the ball firmly in the cup. Why does everything that has to do with hitching sound so filthy?Ha Ha you said ball and cup! And it's a little stiff!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 OK glad all is good now Jason, have a good trip to the campground and you have my cell# just incase and we will be watching for you!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Took her out around town to do some errands and get used to her without Silvia being nervous next to me. First time towing went well. Took her out on the highway for a few miles too so I would know how things felt. Backed her in the driveway and got her in on the second try. With out tiny neighborhood and streets I am happy with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hit it with some lube, that latch can be a bit stiff. It often gets hung up on the ball, I used to have to lift it back up about a quarter inch, and pull the veh forward an inch or two. That little flap that it's hung up on is what holds the ball firmly in the cup. Why does everything that has to do with hitching sound so filthy? Thanks John. Once I had her lined up correctly it was no problem. It really is hard to talk about this stuff without it sounding dirty. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Whoo Hoo, Jason! Ready to go!! You did great getting in the driveway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Whoo Hoo, Jason! Ready to go!! You did great getting in the driveway! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I thought you were renting a big ol' uhaul. I didn't realize they had trucks lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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