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Originally Posted by Newtorving
Hey all! My family (wife and son) and I have been wanting to purchase a motorhome the last year or so, and finally did. We are expecting delivery of our 2021 Thor Delano 24RW mid February. Super excited but nervous at the same time. We have never owned or used an RV prior to this purchase. So everything is new to us. We plan to fly to the dealer in TX, and make our way back to NH where we live. We did rent a temp controlled storage unit so we are set there. I'm kind of optimistic thinking we can do this! Nothing like taking a long trip back as your first experience. Also, I am new to forums in general, but glad I found this one and will figure out how to best navigate hopefully. Outside the forums I have been researching the basic needs for RV'ing, like what I would need to get started. However, if anyone is bored feel free to provide any helpful feedback on what to expect from picking up the RV from the dealership, driving, navigating RV parks, hooking up, dry camping, to storing, etc. Appreciate any and all feedback. Here's to looking ahead to the open road and enjoying quality family time.
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I have owned RVs of different styles now for over 20 years and, believe me, every time I start planning a trip, I get nervous and even experience a little dread considering all the things that can go wrong. But once I get behind the wheel and out of the traffic, I feel much more confident, although, I try to stay continuously on alert and not to get distracted.
One of the golden rules is when you are making turns, take it slow and keep checking mirrors. You have to watch not only the front but the sides and the tail-end swing. And don't forget overhead. I have banged up my RVs sever times and it can ruin your vacation and it ain't cheap to fix.
When backing, I always try to get help from the outside. My wife has learned how to get out to guide and watch for me. We keep our cellphones on speaker so she can give me instructions and scream if it am going to hit something.
Also, remember you can't stop nearly as quickly as cars so always stay way back and don't speed. One of my big fears is coming over the crest of a big hill or mountain and, at the bottom of the decline is a line of cars backed up at a traffic light and I can't stop soon enough. Also, don't build up speed coming down hills. Brakes can overheat easily.
My finally suggestion to make a habit of following these and other RV blogs. It's a lot of reading but you'll get a real education.
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