Whenever visiting a new park for the first time. I always disconnect. Then drive through with my truck planning a route in and out. With your rig being that big. You should make this a standard practice! Good luck

A little duct tape and a couple of cargo straps and you're good to go ~ The Park Manager 🤣🤣🤣

My parents were full time RVers for over 10 years. My dad said that if he wasn't sure about a place, he walked it first and then decided about staying there. I'm betting that he'd have passed on that RV park, even if it meant not staying in that area. They had a 35' Alpenlite 5th wheel towed with a big RAM diesel pickup...another long tall vehicle like your. I'm glad you're okay and able to get another rig and back on the road.

Being a retired trucker, ive owned a few rv's in my day. I always liked the look of a triple axle too. But you really cant blame the park manager. When in doubt, get out of your rig and walk to the site if you have to. And by the way, i hauled for Mayflower. You wouldnt believe how many of my shippers told me you can get your truck in here no problem lol. It was my call whether i could or couldn't. If i determined i couldnt, then the shipper was responsible for paying extra for the shuttle truck. You really can't blame the park manager. Its your lack of experience that got you in trouble. But thanx for the entertaining vidio, i haven't had a good laugh today so thanx. Those people in NC deserve a big thank you for getting your butt out of that mess lol. Im sure Geico will thank you also with a much larger monthly insurance payment lol. Whenever i did do property damage with my rig i always had to pay for it. Happy motoring to you and good luck. And again thanks for the laugh lol.

i lost everything after having a stroke. i learned having things is nice but not the most important thing in life. getting a cargo trailer to convert to a rv is my goal now. stay tuff there is always some one worse off than we are :)

Thanks for sharing this difficult situation, it really helps fellow RVrs. Many folks on KZfaq would have been hesitant to share this because of all the Monday morning quarterbacking that goes on in the comments. This was my first video I watched on your channel, you seem very genuine and real. That is refreshing to find. I will be watching your channel from now on!

Yikes. What's even more scary is the entire back wall is held on with a few screws on each side.

Legend has it, to this day, Barb is still shaking her head, while murmuring “oh Lord” over and over, while flicking her Virginia Slim 120 nervously.

We hate to hear that this happened! Thanks for being willing to share your story! It can really help a lot of people out and hopefully prevent this from happening again! ~ Shion and Matthew

That whole debacle would have made my head explode. When I call to make a reservation I tell them I'm an old lady and it would be to everyone's benefit for them to give me an easy in, easy out campsite. Usually works because I tell them I'm dead serious. I can get my 27' TT into tight spots, but it takes me a minute. And of course there are always the lookie-loo's who either give conflicting advice, or just stand and watch LOL. Glad you're up and running again.

So lets get a tour of this new rig and get on with the adventures! Whenever you find yourself thinking about this debacle with your previous rig focus on only one thing: It was a life lesson that taught you to trust your instincts above all else. Then let it go. It took me a long time to realize that stressing out over the past is a pointless endeavor.

I am currently building out a school bus, I am living in it while I’m building it. One thing I can tell you after 18 years driving truck over the road is that you are absolutely correct. If your gut says no, no is what you go with. I am so glad you got through it and you’re continuing on.

WOW, that totally sucks. So sorry you had to go through all the hassle and frustration. You may have lost a few months and material things but enjoy the times you have ahead. I had open heart surgery a few years ago and it has pretty much kicked my butt. Now I travel vicariously through people like you. Be safe, be happy and enjoy.

Sir:, I commend you on your composure and candour. A terrible thing to have to endure. I’m glad you were a to get things resolved with insurance and get back to living your dream. Very good lesson for people to learn from!!! I wish you luck, happiness and safety on your adventures! Thanks for the video . J.

I’m so sorry this happened to you. You nailed it on the head, trust your gut! It’s your rig, your home, your insurance. The park manager doesn’t have any skin in the game. God speed sir, I wish you all the best in your adventures. One day I’ll see you on the open roads or camping!

Man, there's a lot to be said for those sweet little 21-25ft travel trailers with a better ground clearance. Often "Less Is More"

Life knocked the stuffing out of you but you got back up... now it’s your turn😤, enjoy every minute

Thank you for sharing this. Probably the most important video I’ve seen while shopping for my fifth trailer. The lesson is “...always go with your gut!”

My heart sunk when I saw what happened to you. I am so sorry.. I have learned the hard way to always listen to my gut. Stay safe

Thanks for sharing. wow... an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. My heart goes out to you. Your misery is not entirely lost. Many have learned from your experience.

I have a rule with my trailer. If you aint paying for it, i aint taking your advice. Only my wife backs me in and we make the calls on what we feel comfortable with together.

I feel your pain... I had bought a brand new rig and not even a few months old had a fire in it. GD determined it was their fault and gave me a new one-woo hoo!! It gets better. Good luck.

NEVER listen to someone else. You're absolutely right. You know your rig better than anyone else. TRUST YOUR GUT!!

Damaging your rig is such a gut wrenching experience! At first it feels like the end of the world but the heartache passes. That's why we buy insurance. I'll keep you in my prayers for safer journeys. Keep up the videos! Stay safe!

Nice job on continuing and not giving up. Perseverance!!!

I'm new to RVing and I appreciate the advice. I'd be apt to listen to someone like the park manager over my own gut. Well, I would have before seeing this video.....

Good job with a terrible situation. Don't know if I could be so calm. May the rest of your journeys be less difficult. Thank you for sharing.

I've never seen such a clean separation of rear wall away from the back of the trailer. Usually its a lot more... violent.

Well, as the owner of a MUCH smaller RV, I learned from this to tell my friends with long ones to be VERY careful about parking/driving on slopes, on anything not flat. And to trust your gut! Because what happened to you would for sure happen to me, or to any of us, believing a park manager that their innocent-looking slope was OK. Thanks for the video, and here's hoping you have a great summer on the road!

I'm a retired AC mechanic, when we would be towing aircraft we had wing walkers watching for clearance and obstructions. Even if the wing walker was negligent and an accident accurred, the guy in the pilot's seat or tow vehicle steering the plane was ultimately responsible. Sucks you had a crappy wing walker.

I so glad I sold my 35' 5th wheel. Selling it cured a constant stress level that I was not expecting from owning a travel trailer. God bless and best of luck. Merry Christmas everyone.

NEVER listen to any one! YOU are the Driver!

Traveling full time is something I would love to do. Thank you for sharing your experience with us all. In making the decision to buy a TT, seeing the realities of it are important. When others share their mishaps and regrets, it makes us all more aware of what can happen. Enjoy The Journey shared the moment he didn’t hitch to his fifth when properly and crushed his tailgate as he moved forward and his rig slipped out of the hitch. It’s unfortunate that these things happen, but sharing them really does help others avoid the same situations. Thank you for sharing and I’m glad to see you all set to begin your adventures once again. Wishing you safe travels on the road ahead!

I’m so glad things did fall in place.. I couldn’t imagine what you were going through. My heart sank hearing your story.

You have the right attitude. You gave yourself time to cool off, possibly make a list of what needed to be done and followed through. I hope in the end, the park was held responsible via insurance. You seem to be a great guy. Happy trails to you & your friends as you make check marks on your Bucket Lists.

Wow, glad you are ok and back on the Adventure. Positive take-away is no one was hurt, you can always replace "things". Take care, be safe (I know, I am a bit late), enjoy your future adventures.

The first thing that I learned when I first started towing was know your trailers dimensions and capabilities. Never take someone else's point of view as gospel. You, and only you, know how your trailer handles and if you take a look at a situation and it doesn't feel right go with what you know and to heck with the person that is telling you "Oh, we've had plenty of people do this". Ground clearance is just as important as overall height. It totally sucks that this happened to you and you're not the first KZfaq'r that I've seen that this has happened to. Maybe the addition of wheels on the frame in the back may have helped prevent this? Maybe not in soft soil though. Good to know that everything worked out for you!

I kind of know how you feel. I booked a space in a park and knew I was going to get there after dark. Found my space and had to work hard (in the dark) to get my 34' into the space (between trees with trees on both sides of the road). Managed to get in with out hitting anything and no damage after about 20 minutes of maneuvering and getting out and maneuvering and getting out over and over. Next morning I got up and took a walk and discovered if I had driven around, I could have pulled straight in. In short, it helps to know where you are going.

I really appreciate this advice. It's really important we not give into the pressure of others. Just because they say someone else can do it doesn't mean it's right for everybody. And every rig is different anyway so how can anyone other than you really be sure what is right for you. I am going to remember your words for years to come.

I am so, so sorry this happened to you. I do pretty fair listening to my gut about stuff. I just purchased my own home and spent a great deal of time looking. When I found one that I thought would work, the realtor explained that the home had recently gone through some extensive foundation work and access to under the master bedroom was blocked. They kept telling me that all was OK and there should be no problems. I went back to my apartment to think about it over the weekend. My gut was telling me that this was not a good place for me. I kept going back and looking at another home that no one wanted to purchase because it needed alot of inside cosmetic work. It had a new roof, new electrical, new siding, new furnace, new central air and new hot water heater. It was on a nice, quiet street with pleasant neighbors. I finally set up time to see it and I fell in love with it! I felt so positive about this house. When I went back to my list of things I wanted in a home, this home had every thing I had listed except a garage. There is a car port and I suppose I could build a one car garage later if I want to. Every single thing fell into place with this house and it just needed a little TLC on the inside. The best thing about it was that it ended up having a well. I had a well person come over and get it up and running. The water has some Coliform in it but it can be run through a gravity water purifier and it will clean it so although I use it for watering, I can use it for emergency water if needed. One of the things I really wanted was a well. So I was pretty happy about all of it!

Your the only 1 that knows you truck and trailers capability. Since they guide you in and out they should be partly responsible for the damage

Thank you for sharing your "epic fail" journey for we newbies to learn from! Safe & Happy future trails!

Not even an RV'er but being a mechanic & contractor I sure feel your pain ! Seen so many videos on problems with such huge trailers it just does not look like fun to me at all ! Hoping to get a small motorhome sometime soon. Hope your having a better day today !

Just subscribed....as anyone who can maintain their cool and sanity through a disaster like this, deserve my time to enjoy the videos. Best of luck with future bucket list events!

I came across your video, I’m so sorry this happened. Been in the same deal in Virginia. But I listened to my gut and walked the roadway and spot, I never would have made it. We left and spent the night in a truck stop. Be careful out there.

You're totally right about trusting your gut, We got in a bad situation where our motorhome was about to roll down a 150 foot cliff, not fun, but I managed to work at it for about 4 hours and got it away from the edge and saved it !! Glad things worked out !!

After watching all these different channels about R/V living, I have decided to get a van and go south 4 the winter and keep my house. Thanks 4 the content.vans are a lot less problems!

Talk about shaking your head in total disbelief. Been there, done that. Glad you didn’t let it stop you and you’re back on the road again. Smile, it’s over🙃

Many of us out here wish we had your 'calm'. I would probably not taken her help as well as you did. I learned a lesson, and for that I thank you. Be well and stay safe, bf

I’m so sorry you had to go through that and I would be interested in hearing what the park manager had to say after this happened.

I am always amazed when you see a trailer wrecked. It’s like balsa wood!!

Thanks you for the video. It's a terrible experience, but I wanted to thank you for sharing. Life is full of complications and letting us see what your going through really helps to get the "full picture" of the RV life. God bless and I look forward to sharing more of your RV journey.

How sad that that happened to you, thanks for the advice, I never rent in any park that gives me a bad feeling, keep going forward that life goes on 👌👌👌👍👍

I understand having a big trailer and having all you want but bigger isn't always better. Sorry for your troubles

Sounds like someone may be a good candidate for a smaller, perhaps more easily moved RV? We love our 1971 Revcon and no slideouts. Never been stuck and we even fit through the tunnel to Zion. (Also, always lots of thumbs up for our beautiful resto mod!)

I am really sorry that happened to you. I lived in an TV park with big rigs pulling in. Some did ok. Others…no. Park managers are a dime a dozen and generally do not do their job properly and I do not listen to them! So very sorry for you! Thx for update and video warming !!! They get free housing and amenities and after the first 6 months they relax. Get. Cocky and snarky more often then not! I doubt they will help with any liability… they are all about profit. Leisure Fays in ZH, FL manager hit my trailer with the lawn mower…moved my trailer a couple inches and knocked everything off my walls and I could not open my doors! They lied.., I did not have video cameras up to document. I was gone. Neighbors saw it but it was considered “heat say”. So happy Agricola backed you up! You did well staying positive and honest!!!

...and I was pissed off because my wife broke the tub faucet last night. This video showed up just as I'm about to go into Lowe's and get some cpvc and fittings. I'll have it repaired before sundown. When we think we have it hard, It's guaranteed someone else has it harder. Just for the record...this happened in NC. 😁

Sorry to hear this happened to you and your trailer. We arent full timers. So we have stayed with smaller trailers and we still have run into issues at times.

First of all, let me say I am really sorry for all that you went through involving the loss of your previous rig. And I just subscribed to your channel because I like your style (and you’re cute😉) I was a long haul truck driver for 16 years and have lost track of the number of times someone told me “Oh 18 wheelers come through here all the time”. I am proud to say I racked up approximately 750,000 safe miles without an accident. I did knock a reefer display unit off of a trailer one time, oops. The ability to stay calm and collected is an invaluable tool for anyone who drives any vehicle any distance. And there is a saying in the trucking industry which I would like to pass on to you. No matter how good a driver you are, if you do this job long enough (or in your case, drive enough miles), sooner or later you will F*** Up something. It’s a good day when you and anyone else around can walk away from the scene. And you have valuable knowledge and a lesson to pass on to your viewers. Safe travels to you from this point forward. I envy you because I miss being on the road.

So sorry to hear your experience. You are so right. Nobody knows how you rig more than yourself. Some camp ground mangers are just there for the administration and not rig owners or operators.

Oh my gosh. So sorry this happened. I’d say you learned a lot from this. Like you said; listen to your gut. Don’t listen to others. They have no stake in the game.

So sorry that happened. Always trust you gut is very good advice for life.

Can only be pissed at yourself… Your driving and in control of your vehicle… no one to blame but yourself.👍🏼

I had a similar thing happen when I had a class C RV and a reservation. They were also told what RV and length I had during the reservation, and we had just checked in. A large sign was posted to drive around on the right side of the building to the back. It was a one-way. When it was time to leave the campground, the road continued around to the other side of the building to the front. However, going around the front corner, it got tighter and tighter. soon, we were brushing a tree on the right and bumping a roof overhang on the left. The owner came running out all screaming mad that he had just fixed that 2 days ago... for the third time! His wife was following him out and apologizing for him and told us not to worry about it. We had some scratches but not really damage, but that overhanging roof was very loose. He obviously also lacked woodworking skills. Our RV was only 27 feet long, but still couldn't make the turn. Got to wonder what Campground manager's/owner's think of when they have obstacles in the way and then tell people they can fit. And then can't figure out what the problem is!!!

Thanks for telling your story, and I'm glad you are back to normal. I'm glad I stumbled upon your video, because I have been considering selling our house and land to go traveling. We too often don't think about what could happen, and I realize that not having a house to retreat to, could be problematic. Perhaps we will keep our 15 yr old fiver and our house. I'm thinkin that we don't really need that shiney new luxurious motorhome afterall. Thanks again

I’m sorry this happened to you. Your message of beware of what a campground owner/host/worker tells you is an important one. I stayed at a park where they insist on taking you to your spot and guide you while you back in. This guy backed me into a transformer box. I didn’t have as much damage as you, but I learned that day to never trust these guys completely. Wishing you safe travels.

This my friend is all on you. YOU and you alone have the responsibility for determine whether or not YOU can maneuver our rig in that park. Sorry about your rig however you blew it!!!

God bless you what a nightmare I could imagine the amount of stress you were feeling it’s amazing that you Didn’t suffer any illness over this issue God bless keep strong

You are so right. Trust the gut. Sorry you had to go through that.

Sorry for your troubles...but thanks for sharing a tough lesson learned so we could all learn.

You're the captain in control, this one is on you.

You have the right attitude, and so glad everything worked out for you!!! Thank you for being brave enough to share your story!

Unfortunately life is full of lessons which generally are not fun. But keeping a cool head and being smart balances out. Remeber for evey bad thing good will come.

😲 Ouch, so sorry this happened to you. Yes, always trust your gut.

Oh my! The same thing happened to us a few years back. Our camper wasn't' damaged but we almost lost it as it started sliding down a hill. The site and access roads were so unlevel my husband had to actually dig a hole on the front end and use several brick blocks in the back. Not safe at all but they refused to refund out money and said the site was fine. All I could do was leave a bad review and never go back. o sorry your experience was much worse! Guess we always have to look for the silver lining though. Happy traveling!

DAMN!!! I’m so sorry that you you had to deal with that experience. That camp ground should of been held 100% responsible for that accident. NOT your insurance company. Then, there is “pain & suffering”. Too bad you’re not a lawyer.

Glad you got back on the road again!!!

Have to say, dont look like the back end was attached very well. A few screws?? I'd be scared to load anything on the ramp door.

Great job keeping your cool. Inspiration to anyone who finds themselves in a bad way!

HOOOLY SHIT. Sir you are an inspiration for positivity. Glad to see you are back to the bucket list livin’.

GOAL, Get Out And Look!

Which is why my RV is a hatchback, & I camp in dispersed areas.

Glad it's in the past and you're back in business. Gonna check out your channel. I know your contest is over but I'm gonna guess Georgia?

Would not by another Momentum after that experience. Very glad you are back on the road!

Thank you so much for this video. More and more travelers need to bring these types situations to the forefront. I try really hard to read as many reviews prior to arriving at a particular park, however sometimes there is it not enough information so we contact the parks and hope that they are honest or better yet knowledgable of our situations with these big rigs. I see it more and more of these park employees are doing whatever it takes to get you in their park to please the owners. I truly hope that you took the time to review this park so maybe, just maybe it won't happen to others.

Wow! Bless your heart. That's awful! Prayers for safe travels from now on. I'm from NC about an hr. from the coast. We do have beautiful mountains. Always wanted to live in those hills! Enjoy your travels an follow your instinct, its always right!😏

Glad you are back on the Road again! That's my dream !

Common sense goes a long way here. When there's a chance that you might drag the rear end of your camper, you can't rely on someone else's judgement if you feel yours is better. It's better to get out and assess the situation than to take someone else's word for it. In your situation I would have gotten out and looked at it myself. I have before and saved myself some headaches. But you learned a valuable lesson here, one that you will most likely not make again.

About 30 years ago we parked our semi in a parking lot that had "do not park here" signs. We were gone for about 4 hours on Thanksgiving Day. Came back and the truck had been towed with a full load in the trailer. We We're told it would be $600 to get the truck out of the impound lot. Then we found out that the truck got broken into and so the impound lot increased the cost to $1000. We should've followed our gut instinct and not parked there because we both saw the sign and ignored it. We totally believe your gut instinct is always right. I'm sorry this happened to you.

So sorry you had that experience, however love the “trust your” segment it is sooooo true.

I totaled out my new 40 foot travel trailer pulling away from a gas pump in MA. Locked on to the iron piping coming out of ground. Rear wall of trailer pulled out a foot. Expensive lesson.

After a 6,000 mile trip to Alaska and back with only a windshield rock chip, I finally make it home and safely parked in my driveway when a drunk (I assume) hit and run me. In my driveway at night. $10,500 in damages after driving accident free on the AlCan and Hells Highway I get smacked at home in my “Safe Space”. Local RV dealership couldn’t get in contact with Thor (no one ever answered the phone) so they had to manufacture the damaged parts and did a great job fiberglassing it back to new. Put an additional 84,000 miles on it since. It took months to get it back up with all the paperwork to wade through. Love the open road and I proceed with the “Gut Feeling” all the time.

Look at the positive side through, You now have a Toy Hauler! We are so sorry to hear this.

Good stuff brother sorry for your troubles.

Living and learning. This video proves you are still alive.

As old trucker of over 48 years I ALWAYS get of my 🚚 and do a 🚶 around . now you have a toy hauler.

Wow, compared to my 40-foot RAPTOR Toy Hauler, your rig sits way lower. I think that my rig would have made it in and out no problem. So sorry that you had this experience.

New subscriber here, glad you're back on the road.

You handled it very well, I would have been in tears...

I first bought 35 ft. fifth wheel and soon found out it was to long for the places I want to go to. I ended up with a flat bed truck and put a bigfoot camper on it. It was easier to learn to live in smaller spaces then it was to risk damaging that big rig. Driving that large vehicle ruined my RV Adeventure. Thanks for sharing !!!!