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How To Park a 5th Wheel RV - Tight Campground - Fulltime RV Living
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Күн бұрынThis campground is known for their tight spots. Is this how to park a 5th wheel? This driver had a challenging time backing into his spot and there was plenty of reason for us to be concerned.
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@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
This was a close call. And thankfully we were there to keep an eye on things. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know if you have ever seen a parking job this close. Kudos to the driver for keeping his cool.
@TonyBar323 5 ай бұрын
The guy from the campground gave excellent directions. Kudos to him
@iswatman 5 ай бұрын
I thought he did too but I would not say left or right, instead, he should say passenger or driver. It's less confusing.
@TonyBar323 5 ай бұрын
@@iswatman you’re right. Good point.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Yes, saying passenger or driver would be the way to go. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
@iswatman 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway At the 2:36 mark starts the confusion I'm referencing. My wife watched this with me and she was just as confused. She thought he was meaning to turn his steering wheel but the gentleman giving directions was wanting him to turn his steer tire. Do not give hand signals with a turning circle, just keep it to a pointing direction and say driver/passenger. Hopefully this will help everyone. Another hard rule I implement is ONLY my wife gives directions. If she messes up then it's on us for liability. If the third person involved not related to you and your rig is not going to take responsibility for damage from a misdirection. I will say that they did a great job going slow and deliberate. Excellent video by the way.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Your comment about only having your spouse helping back you up is exactly how we feel. The liability is an excellent point! Thanks again for watching and taking the time to leave more comments.
@waynehowes523 5 ай бұрын
Being a Tractor trailer driver for over 40 years this is fun for me to watch. 😆
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
I'm sure you've seen a lot worse over the years. Thanks for watching!
@movingthenest 5 ай бұрын
That was a tough situation to be in. And you did a great job by staying out of their way and not trying to help them because that just adds more stress to the situation. And yes, they did deserve a few beverages after that. Thanks for sharing...
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We never try to help anyone backing into their space unless asked. It only adds to their stress. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
@Luv2Bhitched 5 ай бұрын
That's a tough spot. We have a 5er. Amazing how much it helps when other folks have respect and don't encroach on another site. The green SUV was the issue from the start. If the gentleman in the boonie hat worked for the RV park he should have asked the explorer to move right off the bat.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Yes, he should have asked them to move before having the guy in the 5th wheel back up.
@David-wk1vg 4 ай бұрын
Yes, I always tuck back in my spot as far as possible at those tight campgrounds.
@HealthyVeganLiving 7 күн бұрын
I drove tractor trailers for 15 years at a company called Old Dominion. It takes a lot of time and patience to be able to do a fifth wheel, especially in tight spots. Now I’m 72 and all I’m thinking about doing is getting a diesel pusher something easier to manage Because I lost my skills but mostly just to make it easier for me. This was a good video and I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was nice to see a man helping another man try to protect their homes. We should all help each other, no matter what because act cost lots of money and usually it’s not us keeping the money. It’s the, auto body shop and the insurance companies!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for what you did driving all those long days making all those deliveries. Fifth wheels aren't for us either. We'll be sticking with a dp as our full time home. As you said it just makes things easier and way less stressful.
@TheRoamingGomes 5 ай бұрын
That is absolutely insane! Glad they didn't damage your RV. I'm pretty sure I would have had a heart attack.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We were very concerned at first but then realized the guy driving the 5th wheel had everything under control. 😊
@TheRoamingGomes 5 ай бұрын
Thank goodness!
@Bwanar1 5 ай бұрын
5th wheel are a lot easier to back than a bumper pull. They can pivot 180 degrees. It's all in the set up and knowing when/where to start cutting your wheels. He had a lot of room on either side of the site to work with also. Still he got it in there no issues. I have had to back peoples rigs in on a number of occasions for them.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
All being said he did an Amazing job!😊
@christopherwhyte2360 5 ай бұрын
You know I love you guys, but I don’t think your filming helped this guy’s stress any. I heard your rationale for recording, but I would have asked him first… just me, or maybe been more discreet. As others have said, I would have asked the green SUV to move before I started this. That really added to the challenge. I hope you got him that drink!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It happened so quickly we didn't have time to talk to the driver. He was a super nice guy and did a great job. The resort/campground takes everyone to their spot and backs you in so they should have asked the person with the green SUV to move ahead of time. The whole process of getting into your spot at this place is not good.
@JamesSmith-iz8fl 5 ай бұрын
I drive a tractor trailer for my work everyday and unfortunately I deal with this on a daily basis and yes it is very stressful anyway love all your videos keep them coming Chris
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much!
@davidw2959 5 ай бұрын
If the guy next to the fifth wheel had of moved his green SUV it would have been a lot easier to park the fiver. So he does it after the guy has been trying to park the fiver for a time. How nice
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Exactly our thought!
@danwilliams465 5 ай бұрын
Great point!! At least they were home to be able to move it, otherwise Chris is getting a new fiberglass front cap
@stacyrector8515 5 ай бұрын
I agree, the guy gave great directions, but man! That was too close! A few weeks ago we were in an older tight Texas State Park and a guy, by himself, in a big truck, after dark, backed in a fifth wheel, with trees and everything. I figured he had a very good backup camera and/ or he had been on that spot before!! I was impressed!😂
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Wow!! That guy must have had quite a bit of experience.
@61jpf 5 ай бұрын
Same guy guided me in about 3 weeks ago. They do a great job guiding you in. That park is very tight. Pulling a 5th wheel is a piece of cake:-)
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
The guy was very helpful for sure.
@HealthyVeganLiving 7 күн бұрын
That guy was amazing really newest stuff. I was impressed with his professionalism, helping your drivers and tight spots.
@thomaswilson8634 2 ай бұрын
New subscriber here just retired from trucking. 41ft drv with a kenworth t680.
@oureverydaygetaway 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and subscribe. We really appreciate it.
@stevedenoyer5956 5 ай бұрын
I would’ve had that vehicle moved right off the bat, the guy next to you his truck was in the road to further hampering the guy. People need to be more considerate in campgrounds. Especially in ones as tight as this one.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We said the same thing! It's just common curtesy/common sense. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
@livelongandwander 5 ай бұрын
If we are unfortunate enough to see y’all we will be sure to live stream with high volume feedback from a few hundred people.. LOL. Love the humor and sarcasm, see ya on the road or if you get out west to Idaho
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
LOL! See you guys on the road. 😀
@LoCleTXRV 5 ай бұрын
Yes, parking in cramp camp grounds is very stressful. That one there looks too cramp for us, but understand that the brochure and reality are not the same. But one parked we love the space in our 5th wheel.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Campground/resort brochures can be deceiving for sure. Love a 5th wheel!
@Tom.and.Missy.Northam 5 ай бұрын
That was an amazing job. Our first rig was a 38’ Travel Trailer… I sucked at backing up. Tried to get pull through sites. My cousin on the other had has a 43’ toy hauler could back it into a packed loading dock with no guide.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
He did a great job. This is why Chris loves the class A.
@ThoseWhoGlampTogether 5 ай бұрын
We had a very similar experience at Leo’s Campground in Key West. Only thing is no one offered me a drink LOL
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Well that stinks! Safe travels and enjoy your travels.😊
@NewHorizons2020 5 ай бұрын
Jim told me to tell you that anytime you want to practice and try to back a Fifth Wheel into a campground spot. Just let us know and he will let you try ours.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@WaywardWaggs 5 ай бұрын
Holy Crap! That was close. I would have asked for a different spot. No way I would have tried to squeeze in there.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Just ridiculous!!
@melodygrandinetti5016 5 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness wow, you handled that very well. They should of never of put them there 😂
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@thisisouradventure 5 ай бұрын
Knowing the turning radius of the RAM truck that guy did an amazing job getting backed into that spot. Tanya was freaking out just watching how close he got to your RV I can't imagine being there in person and not freaking out!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It was kinda crazy looking out the front window of our rv and seeing the truck right up against it. Chris did a great job of keeping his cool.
@airstreamer 5 ай бұрын
Woah! That was a smart thing to do Chris. I've seen some close parking, but that took the prize! - Michelle 😮
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Michelle. It was a bit concerning to say the least.
@airstreamer 5 ай бұрын
uh, yes!@@oureverydaygetaway
@wayneo1082 5 ай бұрын
O my, we just bought a class A motorhome and wow this is what I get to do now. Lol
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
This is not the norm.
@HemiDad1963 5 ай бұрын
That was a great lesson for me. I just bought my first 5th and look forward to parking it in May.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new rig! Stay safe and enjoy your travel adventures!
@jaimelopez3991 5 ай бұрын
It was good that you were there Chris; they took it in a good way as well; sometimes they can get aggressive against you. So, the lesson for today is ( and it was obvious once the infamous green car moved away): don't be shy, step out of your RV and ask whoever is obstructing the path, to move the vehicle so you can park in your spot. That's it!! Simple.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Very well said.😊
@edwindiaz9539 5 ай бұрын
Chris that was crazy, heck no. No 5th wheel for me
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Oh come on! I (Katrina) would love to have a 5th wheel. 😁
@user-og5wg4rw1h 5 ай бұрын
Don't be shy in asking someone (nicely) to move their vehicle. I've had to do it several times and I don't think people mind. Better to be safe than sorry!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Yes, and the people who owned the suv moved it with no problem once asked.
@steve345 5 ай бұрын
Was curious about that park and now definitely not staying there after seeing this video. In Tavares right now, I think I'll stay put.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Sounds like your better off staying where you are now.
@thewanderingshores 5 ай бұрын
WOW that was close, glad you didn't sideswipe you. I respect you patience with all that going on. THis is just one more reason to stay out west here and boondock. Thanks for sharing. Kyle
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Crazy close!! Another reason we're excited to travel out west later this year. Safe travels.
@thewanderingshores 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway be sure to reach out when you get out this way
@hotladyleo 5 ай бұрын
Came for the comments.😂 That's Just plain CRAZINESS! I Would of left. We will never own a 5th wheel. People buy too big of rigs and then wonder why they can't fit just anywhere. Total Rediculousness.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
This campground/resort asks what size rig you have then puts you in a spot your supposed to fit it. They shouldn't accept a reservation if they can't accommodate the size of the rig. Totally ridiculous. Thanks for watching. Safe travels and enjoy your journey. 😊
@GSMITHRACING 5 ай бұрын
I cant stand when i pull into a campground and the neighbor wants to come over and help me back in. Next thing...beer in hand...you hear ...go...ho....slow....your good...etc. stay away, i got this. Lol.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree!! At this resort you have no choice they assign your spot an guide you in. We do a review on this campground this Saturday.
@destinationfulltime 5 ай бұрын
I dont think we will stay at that place. I hope you made him a stiff drink after getting in. LOL
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We would suggest you do not stay there. 🤪
@toddpressman5634 5 ай бұрын
That was a great job
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@brendapoppell9155 5 ай бұрын
😱 I would have had a heart attack! That’s why we stick with campgrounds we are familiar with. The “unknowns” are not my thing! That was just craziness. Glad it turned out ok.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
100% agree with you. We will not be returning to this campground and not suggesting it to others.
@christyontheat9430 5 ай бұрын
Held my breath the first three minutes of this video ☠️😱
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It could have gone either way. Thankfully everything worked out well.
@thomaswilson8634 2 ай бұрын
I use a kenworth t680 . I dont need a spotter but im also retired trucker too
@oureverydaygetaway 2 ай бұрын
At this park they insist on having one of the staff spot you as you back into your spot. We feel like the gentleman would have done a better job if his wife was able to back him up without the help of the staff member.
@danwilliams465 5 ай бұрын
Chris and Katrina, that park is jammed packed. It was nice to see no-one got upset.....that I could see. The dually driver did a great job, as well as, the gentleman from the park. Early on in the video I was a little suspicious of the parking position of the green Explorer. Once he move it, smooth sailing. Great video for everyone to watch and get a close up perspective of how tight some of these parks are. There is no way I would get my Essex in there. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Everyone did a great job making it work. It's a shame they don't have a better system in place.
@ohioclassCcamper 5 ай бұрын
I totally agree. I could never back a trailer like that. That is why I have small 27 ft class c. I really would not like to camp that close to everyone. I know I could not back that in.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
No one should have to park their rv into a spot that size.
@rondennis6280 5 ай бұрын
That stressed me out for you! Had a similar situation awhile back. I had to blast my horn to keep him from hitting my coach. I saw the other vehicle as a problem right away, I would have offered to move my car and even if they said it was ok, move it anyway.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
I don't think the family with the suv even knew someone was moving into the site beside them. They moved it as soon as they were asked. It's very unfortunate that anyone has to go through this while trying to park their rig.
@lindac9347 5 ай бұрын
This was a really good video. We need to see more of these, so it will help us maneuver in places like this and to understand why we park how we do and different scenarios. Thank you! The first thing I thought of was why is your class A so close to the road but it’s not like you could back up …Then I thought of safety when the wife was standing between the truck and your rig -did she think she was going to stop it? A few years ago a woman was killed because her husband didn’t see her and crushed her between the RV and a wall.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Wish we could have parked farther back but there was a post up against our bumper. Our spot was not large enough to accommodate our rig as we had to park our jeep beside the rig thus not having any area to sit outside. Not sure what she was thinking. Thankfully no on was hurt.
@dagnabbit9485 5 ай бұрын
It's so much easier to back in a fifthwheel trailer than a bumper pull...
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
That's what we hear. Now if I can only convince Chris. 🤪
@brianroth7852 5 ай бұрын
Chris, this is a everyday thing for me. I pull a 53ft four axle heavy haul trailer with a four axle truck that sit on a 266 inch wheel base tractor. Some of the places I go to there is only enough room for my trailer doors to clear the building doors. I retire this year and started driving trucks when I was 15 on the farm. I'm 68 now and we bought two of our retirement rigs already. Next is the 43ft fifth wheel. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
That's awesome you guys can travel like that. We would be a hot mess every time we pulled into a campground. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. 😃
@sherriweber7105 5 ай бұрын
I’m so glad that the guy was able to get in his sight after the car moved out of the way. You’re right there shouldn’t be two cars from one camp because of that reason for that guy who couldn’t get in his campsite. I don’t know how Dustin and Leslie do it when they are in a tight spot. Nice the other camper helped that guy! I’m like you Chris I would be nervous. Just glad it all worked out.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank goodness the couple with the 5th wheel kept calm with a lot of patience getting into their spot.
@sherriweber7105 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway That’s good that couple kept calm. Glad they did that. I know I would be sweating. I was sweating just watching it. But glad they got in the spot.
@RVAmerica 5 ай бұрын
And this is exactly why we drive a motor home. And I have to ask what campground were you in that things were so close? Lynn and Danny
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Yea, we thought the same thing. It was a TT's in Florida called Southern Palms.
@wesmuise4506 5 ай бұрын
Different spot, however in Nova Scotia the owner of the blue truck at his driver side back would have moved it before he started backing in to give him more room
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
That would have been the better way to go.
@CoddiwompleTravelers 5 ай бұрын
Like we said earlier. The best place in that campground is on the other side of the road. We won’t even consider trying to park our 5th wheel on that side. You can get it in the spot but, then what. You are so tight you can’t move.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
So ridiculous this place has anyone with a large rig park in this area. They should be parking everyone across the street no questions asked. Glad you guys were able to stay across the street where you could spread out and enjoy your stay.
@Max-on-Tour 5 ай бұрын
We have a love/hate relationship with that park too. lol
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Ours is more of a hate relationship. 🤪
@DandD_Discoveries 5 ай бұрын
As a fellow Durango Gold owner…tight is right😂
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@jenniferwalker3186 5 ай бұрын
Looks like the camp ground we just left from in Fl. We helped our neighbors get their 5th wheel in their spot and in return they moved their tow truck so we could get out of our spot when we left.... Some RV parks need to really think about the spaces they give us to get these RVs in and out of places. I love how you said the 1st drink is on you.... after that parking he will need that drink... or I sure would. I was right there with you, I was stressed for you all.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
This was Southern Palms in FL. They have all your rig information when you book so there is no reason to put anyone into a site that small. If you can't accommodate a rig that large than don't accept the reservation.
@jenniferwalker3186 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway we were in Bee's "RV RESORT", in Clerwater. It was nice but I would not say resort. we were in a grass lot and our neighbors awning was touching our rig. ( which we were not mad about), they didn't pick up trash daily or at all. They didn't come around and check sites before or after someone leaves. We live in Alabama and the Talladega race track parks RVs better Bees. It was okay but not someplace I would go back to. Our daughter was playing college softball and Bees was not far from the field so that was the BEST part. Stay safe and enjoy your "everyday getaway" :-)
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for the information. We will stay away from that campground/resort as well.
@campnut6076 5 ай бұрын
I've had a fifth wheel for two seasons. The only times I've struggled getting it into a site has been for the reasons you spoke about. Someone parking their vehicle on the road or a second vehicle that shouldn't have been there anyway. There was once I had a few choice words with an overgrown bush that needed trimmed out of the roadway. There was zero chance of backing in that spot without scraping on the overgrown branches that should have been trimmed by the campground. Most people are helpful if you need a vehicle temporarily moved though.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It all worked out for the best and the gentleman in the 5th wheel did a great job!
@edwardhorvat2770 5 ай бұрын
Another awesome video guys but fifth wheels are easier to back in then travel trailers. My travel trailer is a 40 foot in length that is all behind the truck on fifth wheels. You have 4 foot of the trailer in the bed of the truck. Travel trailers are much harder to maneuver After you guys get back from Alaska hopefully we can meet up sometime when you’re up in Pennsylvania visiting Katrina‘s family and I’ll show you what it’s like back in my 40 foot trailer in to a spot you guys take care safe travels
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Sounds like a plan! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Safe travels guys!
@k-mparker 5 ай бұрын
As we big 5vers say, “an inch is a mile!!” 👍😃🍻
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@TheRoadSMITHS 5 ай бұрын
C'Mon man Easy Peasy. However that site looks too small for that rig. We have been close backing in before but never THAT close. Hope they weren't in just for a night.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Had the person with the suv moved before the 5th wheel got there things would have been very different. They were there for at least a week. This park stunk!
@user-eu8ig6cg1m 4 күн бұрын
It is awful that the campgrounds have such narrow areas to make such turns😮
@oureverydaygetaway 3 күн бұрын
They need to have size limits for rv's or fix another area for larger rigs. Thankfully the 5th wheel driver knew what he was doing.
@user-wp3bb4yn8h 5 ай бұрын
As tight as those spaces are, I would think that you and your beautiful motor home probably would have to do some maneuvering to park it as well! I noticed in the video that your slides are too close to the neighbors for my taste!! I would find another campground!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Knowing what we know now we will not return to this campground. If it was out of season we would have left after seeing the site we were given. Unfortunately there's not a lot of last minute campgrounds to get into this time of year in FL.
@constance8606 5 ай бұрын
Yes. That was tight😢!!!!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Shouldn't ask a rig of that size to park in such a small spot.
@Reddog1255 5 ай бұрын
Great place for a cow pasture
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Pretty much!
@richk4442 5 ай бұрын
Been there done that with my class a guys are pretty good parking you but campground is tight tight and even pulling out might have to have neighbor move a car or something
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Exactly! They shouldn't accept reservations for larger rigs if they don't have larger sites.
@E6fireman237 5 ай бұрын
Nothing like a good challenge!!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@greghall9006 5 ай бұрын
Why didn’t they get that car to move before starting to back in? Would have been no stress then. A blindside back in would have been easier since that vehicle was in the way. I’m a 40 year truck driver retired now, but still pulling my 41 foot 5th wheel down the highway. People are amazed at how I can back my behemoth trailer into a tight campsite.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It would have made things a lot easier. The whole system at this campground doesn't make sense. Thanks for watching.
@Gopher7 5 ай бұрын
Green suv is the reason there was an issue. That was the problem, not the 5er.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@stepfour 3 ай бұрын
Everybody pulls out their phone under the guise of protecting themselves... that's the problem today. Nobody wants to help somebody... just pick up the phone and record. Maybe you'll get something good to show somebody, right? Maybe he'll hit something... oh, that's priceless! Film the guy on the tracks. Film the accident.. the mugging.. whatever, it's all the same. I'm just not that guy. And what if he did hit your rig... you think he's taking off? Gonna get away? Thus is what I was going to say, but I decided not to say it. Lol
@oureverydaygetaway 3 ай бұрын
We are going to have to agree to disagree when it comes to protecting your property. It would have been very easy for someone not to admit to hitting our rv if we hadn't been there to record it. Fortunately in our case the couple backing into their space were very nice and did a great job backing in once the other vehicle was moved. Thanks for leaving a comment.
@jenand99 5 ай бұрын
Did you mention what RV park? A thousand trails? We still plan on getting a 5th wheel 😅, like a Brinkley,...& thousand trails & will have to do extra research on the RV park before attempting this kind of parking 😂-Jen & Kurt, MN
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It's a TT's Encore resort called Southern Palms in Eustis FL. Will be doing a review on it Saturday.
@deanschanzenbach7506 5 ай бұрын
Nothing like having someone record you while you’re trying to backup a fifth wheel.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
When someone gets that close to your rig you have to record incase there's an accident.
@deanschanzenbach7506 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway disagree with you there. You don’t need video evidence of an accident. But adding another layer of stress on someone in a stressful situation could help cause a more likely hood of one. And some people might have some choice words for you too
@dondartt684 5 ай бұрын
Did you suggest that you could move to give him some room?
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We had no where to move. They had us backed up to a post. Believe me we were not happy about being up that close to the road.
@frankking5625 5 ай бұрын
I have seen motor homes have problems backing in to
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Yes, we have seen them have issues parking as well.
@kimby59 5 ай бұрын
Hey Chris, What rv park are you at? We're getting a 40' 5th wheel next year and I want to avoid that park. 😊
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We were at Southern Palms in FL. Avoid it like the plague!
@krisbeaver2901 5 ай бұрын
For those who don't know.. this is Southern Palms, an Encore "resort", and the 2nd tightest resort in the entire thousand trails system. We stayed there once, and probably won't ever stay there again. And I agree, if the guy in the green suv would have moved, that fiver would have been in easy. We had the same issue over in site 536 there.. you think this is tight? Imagine a HOUSE where your MH is.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Agree with you 100%!! Next week we do a review on Southern Palms. Let's just say it might not be the best resort we'be reviewed... 😖
@krisbeaver2901 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway we're headed to Topics on Friday.. I've heard that one is nice.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed you have a wonderful stay. Safe travels and enjoy!
@krisbeaver2901 5 ай бұрын
@oureverydaygetaway I know you just put up a video saying you wouldn't be back Florida-way for awhile.. but put Encore Topics in your YES folder. It's small, but nice, easy to navigate, and a very friendly staff. I just posted a quick video if you want to see it.
@wadelong1761 5 ай бұрын
Yes indeed your right, but when the built the camp ground it was for bumper pull RV or Winnebago or the owners of the camp grounds never own a RV.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Our issue is they shouldn't advertise or accept larger rigs if they can't accommodate them properly.
@vevedarklink 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate the streams 🙌
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Millers_in_Motion 5 ай бұрын
So what your saying is there is now chance you want to try and drive ours?!? It would make for a great Video!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Hey Ryan!! Chris said he's totally up for it as long as you have your insurance up to date.🤣🤣 Next time we cross paths we'll have to do that video!
@Millers_in_Motion 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway Hahaha, we are down!!
@tajuanawitherspoon624 3 ай бұрын
As long as you don’t touch anything, clearing something by an inch is just as good as clearing by a yard! He and his wife could have done it without that vehicle being moved I f this Ken wasn’t out there recording! That behavior tends to cause people to question themselves. I am a hotshot truck driver, (Ram 3500 with a 40’ gooseneck trailer), so I know! This is what this man does with his rig everyday! These nosey Ken’s and Karen’s are restless and are looking for drama! DONT FEAR THEIR FEAR PEOPLE!!!
@oureverydaygetaway 3 ай бұрын
With all respect the driver and his wife didn't have an issue with Chris filming. They did a great job and would have gotten into their spot quicker if the vehicle wouldn't have been in the way. Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment.
@kathymocek5464 5 ай бұрын
Wow! That place would be a hard pass for me. I’m sure the guy needed a stiff drink after he got in.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Maybe two! 🤪
@rvlifeofriley 5 ай бұрын
Well, that was a stressful 9-minute video!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Could have been way worse! 🤪
@vancandew7375 5 ай бұрын
Chris could you have backed your rv up say a foot to make it easier for the fifth wheel driver?
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
No, there was a post right up against the back of our rig. We would have loved to be further back from the road.
@ericnunn8856 5 ай бұрын
Freakin nuts… hope that’s not a regular thing 🤙
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Ridiculous!! They park you in like sardines!
@chrismckane8614 Ай бұрын
Don't camp at shitty "campgrounds" where they overcharge you and cram you in like sardines, and you won't have this problem.
@oureverydaygetaway Ай бұрын
Absolutely agree for the most part. This happened to be part of our Thousand Trails membership so we didn't pay much at all. That being said it shouldn't matter how much you spend you shouldn't have to deal with this kind of stuff. Thanks for watching. 😊
@jerrygulley4712 5 ай бұрын
What campground is this?
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thousand Trails Southern Palms
@terigarcia6674 5 ай бұрын
If you haven't had a 5th wheel you don't know the pleasure of having all the space and storage that Motor homes don't have. I haven't been in a motor home that doesn't feel like being in a bus and having my steering wheel in my living area doesn't work for me . We have no problem backing on at all. Not everyone is goid at parking whether it's a 5th wheel or motor home.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
I (Katrina) would love to have a 5th wheel. Now if I could only convince Chris.😊
@terigarcia6674 5 ай бұрын
Katrina, you'd love a 5th wheel. Lots of room in the living area, plenty of counter space in the kitchen. Motor homes just don't give you the same feeling.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Now if I can only convince Chris...🤪😁
@frankking5625 5 ай бұрын
We have had a 37 ft 5th wheel not that hard lol
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
😊
@RickandDarcirvadventures 5 ай бұрын
If you can’t get it in there with a fifth wheel than no way on a large motorhome.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thankfully it all worked out and no one was hurt.
@jbjlock26 5 ай бұрын
There’s nothing inherently crazy about handling a fifth wheel. What’s crazy is trying to put a 40’+ RV plus massive truck into a site designed for a 25’ trailer and station wagon! Those folks with the big rigs need to evaluate their campground choices a little more carefully!
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
We asked quite a few people and also asked the resort before arriving and were told there wasn't any issues. Lesson learned not to return to this campground.
@nathanurick8320 5 ай бұрын
Nope, he should have came in from the other side to keep him away from the class A. Yes it’s not easy to blind side park one but it can be done.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the campground dictates which direction you come in from.
@nathanurick8320 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway then they need to do better
@Reddog1255 5 ай бұрын
Never ever will I ever stay at that campground
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
That's a great decision!
@markreynolds9570 5 ай бұрын
Man up. Beautiful Ram truck. Way better than a MH. Another crappy tt campground. I thought you only stayed in resorts?
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
The campground was terrible!! Never again!
@markreynolds9570 5 ай бұрын
I love your channel@@oureverydaygetaway
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@keptleroymg6877 5 ай бұрын
My question is why would you pay 100s of thousands of dollars just to be packed in like rats. Aren’t there better places to camp?
@oureverydaygetaway 4 ай бұрын
Yes there are and we won't be spending a dime more for places like this one.
@californiahikingadventures2249 5 ай бұрын
Gotta tell ya… you recording made it so much harder and it really wasn’t necessary.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
The guy in the 5th wheel had it under control with us filming. He did an amazing job backing his rig up into a spot that wasn't suited for his size rig.
@sstoner911 5 ай бұрын
There was ABSOLUTELY no reason to record and not only record, but go out and put it his face...if he hit you...take pictures or whatever you need to do. Neighbors who are home and spectate should also be neighborly and move their junk. This is why I avoid mobile home arks converted to RV parks.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
That's fine. We respectfully disagree. I (Chris) was not willing to take that chance with my rig. The rig I paid a lot for and will do everything I can to protect my interest. No different than a dashcam or if one chooses to have security cameras in their RV or home. But feel free to do the opposite with your property. ✌️
@patrickburke9764 5 ай бұрын
Hope you guys didn't pay too much for that campground to put up with that crap, it looks like the park puts RV,s in there like a can of sardines
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
It's part of our TT's membership. Believe me we will NOT be staying there again.
@walterrafolski5662 5 ай бұрын
Before he started to back in he should have asked the truck in the way to move! Park should be ashamed for putting that many sites that close together, profit isn’t worth the damage it can cause.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Yes, and not to say that it was actually parked over the line in his rv site.
@walterrafolski5662 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway people don’t care they do all they can get away with, I appreciate your videos and watch them all!
@RescueDiver805 5 ай бұрын
That park is way to close together. That isn’t camping to me.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Way too close for comfort!
@jonathanbell5561 5 ай бұрын
Too close to your rig for me. 😮
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Not the 5th wheel families fault. The resort should never have parked him there.
@jonathanbell5561 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway agree. I give the 5th wheel driver props. That was a tight spot and he pulled it off.
@jaccole 5 ай бұрын
That’s not camping. That’s a parking lot.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@CherylBell-gr1zg 5 ай бұрын
move your rv back
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
There was no room to go. We were as far back as we could go. In two weeks our video shows how we couldn't go back any further. Believe me we would have loved to be back farther.
@thomaswilson8634 2 ай бұрын
His set up is totally wrong in the beginning
@oureverydaygetaway 2 ай бұрын
To be fair the the driver the staff member had him all over the place. Just leave the driver and his wife alone to park their selves.
@RamblinRoadies 5 ай бұрын
That was an unusually tight spot, but you could do it Chris. Don't be a wuss. 😂
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Maybe you could talk to him. I'd love to have a 5th wheel or toy hauler. 😃
@RamblinRoadies 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway hasn't Chris heard, Happy Wife, happy life? 😊
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
I think he forgot. I'll have to remind him. 🤣
@rogergarcia1006 5 ай бұрын
This just goes to show the time we're living in now, where people rather bring the cell phones out and record potential catastrophe, instead of lending a hand. A boomer behaving like a millennial. If you weren't going to help, stay in the rig and record. Just saying
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
The campground staff didn't need any help. They did a great job of helping the gentleman into his spot. We had every right to record to make sure nothing happened to our rig. If anything this was a very positive video on how to back up a 5th wheel the right way.
@TonyBar323 5 ай бұрын
I’m sure you would be that neighbor with beer in hand barking orders at driver and stressing him out even more. Just saying
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Nope, you have that totally wrong. If you watch the whole video we never once gave the driver, his wife or the campground employee a hard time. We put out a video on campground etiquette giving our opinion on just that issue. We said you should always leave people alone unless they ask for your help.
@TonyBar323 5 ай бұрын
@@oureverydaygetaway I’m sorry that response was not meant for you but for the person that called you a millennial. Sorry for the confusion. You guys were a class act thru the whole ordeal.
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Hey Tony. Sorry about that. Looks like we both thought we were responding to the original comment. Chris and I very much appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. 😊
@Reddog1255 5 ай бұрын
Worlds crappiest site
@oureverydaygetaway 5 ай бұрын
Has to be in the top 10!
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