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Reply #25
Aren't we a quirky bunch.  First we walk around the rig doing the hokey pokey at each bay door, then no matter what we are driving, we instinctively reach for the retarder joystick before applying the brakes.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: if your cargo bay door won't close properly...

Reply #26
Gary, yes that's the same fellow, don't know if he's still alive. He was having major health issues the last I heard a couple of years ago. I remember the female saleslady well, she went with Roger to TN RV and then was out at their body shop awhile, Roxanne was her name. She and her husband have left the area, I think.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

Re: if your cargo bay door won't close properly...

Reply #27
I think I can move my coach a little further away from the tree about a zillion times for that price! haha

Sounds like you have hit your head head on the swing-up doors a little to often! hee hee
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

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Reply #28
No, but one time I had my head stuck out the window looking back as I drove in to see if the door would clear the tree and another tree whacked me in the back of the head! haha ...Owww! ...trees have good teamwork apparently
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

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Reply #29
Oh Scott, you opened the door. :giggle:

LOL, got the T-Shirt !

Come on back honey, your clear.. She disappeared from voice and vision.. I stopped.. waited, door opens.. she had tripped.. came and thanked me for stopping, all is well.
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #30
Would you believe every time I've backed into a tree in a campground I had some guy standing there watching who came over and volunteered to be my spotter. In every case my "spotter" stood there and watched me back into the tree (loud crash) ...STOP! ...gee thanks buddy, what would I do without your amazing spotting expertise? ...probably fewer repairs! haha
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

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Reply #31
I've taught all my children and DW Army protocol for backing a vehicle where driver can't see behind (actually had to modify protocal cause in the Army 2 people drive together).

Didn't cover if you trip.. :))
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: if your cargo bay door won't close properly...

Reply #32
If the guy had tripped I would have stopped and walked back there to see what was going on, and then I wouldn't have backed into the tree limbs! haha
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

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Reply #33
CORRECT b^.^d
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)