Living in an RV - Are They Hard to Drive?
Living in an RV is a great way to live and retire.
Some may be intimidated by the perceived difficulty in driving a motor home.
If you have driven nothing bigger than a Chevy Suburban it would be unfair to say that it is no problem driving a RV rig.
It does take some getting used to but it is not difficult at all.
Just take a look at some of the RVers you see on the road...
Lot's of them could call me kid and I am 63.
Like any other skill you need to practice.
I would ask your RV salesperson to practice with you.
Ahem, you have a bit of leverage with him or her before you sign the papers.
Let him or her find a parking lot and show you how to back up and get in and out of some spots...
I'll bet the dealership has some traffic cones...
set em up and see how you do.
And men if you can get someone else to show your bride how to drive the RV you are ahead of the game.
They will learn a lot faster if someone other than you tries to teach them.
Remember when you tried to teach her to golf...
that is why teaching pros make the big bucks.
Enough, you get the point.
Living in an RV is supposed to be fun ...
right.
Develop a safety check routine before you leave every time.
Especially with a tow car check the turn signals and brake lights are working on the rig AND the tow car.
Make it a habit with no distractions...
it will pay off in spades.
The actual driving is just a matter of getting used to the size of the rig.
Get in the habit of not taking it out of park until you are pleased with the rear mirror adjustments...
no rear view mirror in a motor home folks you are totally relying on your outboard mirrors.
Take the time to adjust them before you move.
Something that is no longer a luxury in a RV rig is the GPS with lane assist.
They are worth their weight in gold.
Get one.
Driving on the open road is a breeze compared to freeway traffic in towns.
I repeat get one and use it.
Living in an RV is fun and they are not hard to drive if you: 1) practice in a parking lot with traffic cones 2) have a competent teacher 3) adjust your outboard mirrors 4) pop for a GPS with lane assist.
Now go and enjoy yourself.
Some may be intimidated by the perceived difficulty in driving a motor home.
If you have driven nothing bigger than a Chevy Suburban it would be unfair to say that it is no problem driving a RV rig.
It does take some getting used to but it is not difficult at all.
Just take a look at some of the RVers you see on the road...
Lot's of them could call me kid and I am 63.
Like any other skill you need to practice.
I would ask your RV salesperson to practice with you.
Ahem, you have a bit of leverage with him or her before you sign the papers.
Let him or her find a parking lot and show you how to back up and get in and out of some spots...
I'll bet the dealership has some traffic cones...
set em up and see how you do.
And men if you can get someone else to show your bride how to drive the RV you are ahead of the game.
They will learn a lot faster if someone other than you tries to teach them.
Remember when you tried to teach her to golf...
that is why teaching pros make the big bucks.
Enough, you get the point.
Living in an RV is supposed to be fun ...
right.
Develop a safety check routine before you leave every time.
Especially with a tow car check the turn signals and brake lights are working on the rig AND the tow car.
Make it a habit with no distractions...
it will pay off in spades.
The actual driving is just a matter of getting used to the size of the rig.
Get in the habit of not taking it out of park until you are pleased with the rear mirror adjustments...
no rear view mirror in a motor home folks you are totally relying on your outboard mirrors.
Take the time to adjust them before you move.
Something that is no longer a luxury in a RV rig is the GPS with lane assist.
They are worth their weight in gold.
Get one.
Driving on the open road is a breeze compared to freeway traffic in towns.
I repeat get one and use it.
Living in an RV is fun and they are not hard to drive if you: 1) practice in a parking lot with traffic cones 2) have a competent teacher 3) adjust your outboard mirrors 4) pop for a GPS with lane assist.
Now go and enjoy yourself.