Written by: Jane Kastner, with special guest contributor Joel Kiester 03/05/2010 4:10 PM
My partner would always set up our RV when we got to the campsite. Now that I'm RVing by myself, what do I need to remember to do?
Dear RVer,
It can be daunting taking that first solo trip, but don't fret. Hooking up your RV at your campsite can be as easy as A-B-C: Awareness, Back In, Connect Up. Most campgrounds will have friendly RVers who are more than happy to lend a helping hand. For the uninitiated, rest assured, we have Joel Kiester from the Colorado Chapter of Loners on Wheels, who provides us with some simple tips:
Awareness
Back, or Drive In
Connect Up
Just follow your A-B-Cs and you can't go wrong. The key is to ask for help when you need it, not only will it keep you out of trouble, you may make a lifelong friend in the process!
Special thanks to Joel Kiester for sharing his experience and these wonderful tips.
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