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I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

I've had my coach for two weeks. It hasn't moved since I got home and it's driving me nuts.

I've been busy working, outfitting and stocking. By this weekend it will be usable with all our stuff inside. I want to get out there already! I really enjoyed the driving experience once I overcame the fear of being passed by flying 18 wheeler's. There is something visceral and pleasing about the sounds and feeling of that turbo-charged Detroit Diesel pushing you down the road. I want to do more of it and I want to do it soon.

I can get away this weekend but I'd be solo. Just me and my furkid, Buddy the Labrador. I'm not sure how smart that would be, trying to get into a campsite without a walkie talkie assist from my wife. Our first scheduled trip isn't until July 7th. We are going to Grandfather Mountain Camp Ground in Linville, NC. It's about 30 minutes away but we thought we should stay close to home on our first trip.

I don't think I can wait that long. Anyone need some company?  :D
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #1 –
In a word: "HOOKED".

That is the (very) good news!

Welcome to the next phase of your life. Many of us are into new experiences.  Sure beats sitting at home watching TV.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #2 –
 O:)  O:) Sure, come on ! Mitchell, SD tonight.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

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Reply #3 –
Jeff, you could try out a short road trip & find another Foretravel or two, there's one with really neat people in it, right off of I-26 at exit 53 in Flat Rock, see if you can snag a nice pull thru (easy peasy & tons of room!) on Mikaela Lane at Lakewood RV Resort, see Lakewood RV Resort - Recreational Vehicle Site And Apartment Rentals -... but first drop a note (PM) to Richard & Susan ("Looking west" on the forum) or PM me for their email address, see if maybe they're around this weekend...they're newbies too, + there's another nice FT there as well...older people who may never drive it again (except to sale) so 2 very nice 1999 U-320's to have a closer look at.  Also Ratbug (David) lives in the area, he started the Foretravel sightings thread, he's probably busy racing cars this weekend but never hurts to see if he's around too, not far from Flat Rock...good luck!  Gotta get out there & scratch that itch!!!!  :))

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #4 –
If you are by yourself just get out and look and look up too.  Then watch your mirrors and your pivot point.  Also hand signals made with the entire forearm work better the voice.  The engine will enter free with you hearing and the button press as well. I have stopped and gotten out and looked during tight maneuvers.  Just pull the table out of the way watch your camera and drivers mirror. It is easy. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #5 –
Thanks all. I'm going to try and get away next weekend. I forgot that this Saturday I'm meeting DTV to have the Genie and mini installed.

Miz Dani, that one is perfect, thank you for that info. I've bookmarked it and will try to get a reservation for next weekend. The distance is perfect, long enough to get the coach and generator a warm-up and workout, short enough that it's worth the drive for a couple of nights.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #6 –
A few things to keep in mind:

"Walk the site" before you back up.

"Learn to use the mirrors" for scanning the area as you back up.

"If in doubt--stop, and walk the site again before backing farther."

Be careful and have fun! You will really enjoy your new adventures!!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #7 –
Quote from: D.J. Osborn –
A few things to keep in mind:

"Walk the site" before you back up.

"Learn to use the mirrors" for scanning the area as you back up.

"If in doubt--stop, and walk the site again before backing farther."

When checking out the site make sure you LOOK UP.....Trees have a tendency to put their branches in the way.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #8 –
Everyone said it right- look up, down , all around.  Go slow and when in doubt, stop, go out and look again.
Getting it right by being slow and careful is much better than going fast and oops..................

Enjoy it and hope to see you down the road .
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #9 –
Oh yeh, a word about the trees at this beautiful campground, (Lakewood) ....they didn't mark the parking area for check-in (for which they apologized the next day!) so I pulled up under a tree, the only open place I could see to get out of the roadway, should have been a tree friendly kind of place but.....) ..anyway, managed to rip the TV antenna off the top of the coach (didn't know what it was for 3 days, sounded horrendous!) 

Then on the way out a week later, the departure lane's much narrower than the arrival lane (they're both on a small but steep hill) with trees again on the right side so a big bad tree snagged the middle of my 3 right mirrors & it's now facing the ground!  I was able to get the coach a mile down the road to the storage place but now have to get it fixed...Allen wrench (?) I guess, according to my guru Gary O....anyway, beware of trees, always, I have learned yet another valuable lesson!

I have this little plaque in my coach that says "the trouble with trouble is, it starts out as fun"...guess I'm just trying to live up to my motto!  :))



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Reply #10 –
I understand the need to turn diesel into black smoke.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #11 –
One of the hardest parts of owning a motorcoach for me is watching it sit instead of being out on the road.

 Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
 

Re: I've got the itch, and want to go, go, go!

Reply #12 –
Quote from: MAZ –
One of the hardest parts of owning a motorcoach for me is watching it sit instead of being out on the road.

 Mark

Exactly! It just wants to go and I want to go with it.  :D
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344