Made a one night, first time practice trip yesterday. Only went 10 miles down the road to a State Park. Had some surprises. Thought I was going to 'get away from it all'. The park had about 25 spots around a small circle drive. The campground was full. Kids, bicycles, girl scouts singing, and one guy driving around the circle in his hyped-up golf cart with a stereo playing...it's more peaceful in my back yard!
Forgot to use my water pressure regulator. Noticed dripping from the outdoor shower compartment. Opened it up to tighten the tap and it blew right off the plastic pipe! Had to shut off water for the rest of the stay.
Closed the little pull-down blinds for some privacy. Happened to step outside later and discovered that, with the lights on inside, you can see right through those suckers. Need to make some changes there!
Did you all know that if you forget to remove those plastic chocks and drive over them they break into about 100 pieces? LOL
Still learning but overall had a good time. One more practice run then out on the road to go somewhere I actually want to be.

That's why it was a practice. Live and learn and enjoy.

Harry

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (RIP old friend)
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L V8

I have been there and done that. If you do the same thing twice get professional help.

If you have the pleated pull down shades check to see if there is an upper section that pulls down. It is more opaque and will give you much better privacy.

Enjoy!

Really enjoyed reading your post. I burst out with laughter at the broken plastic chocks.

Thanks for sharing so I can learn too!!!

Jason

part timer, sounds familiar had me a laughen..

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Paul Schoenfelder
Fort Pierre,South Dakota

My motto is if it isn't permanent damage it can be fixed!!!The first time we were out we didn't realize that you had to put anything at the wheels to keep them from roling away. All we used were lynx levelers. Had to "steal" a few wedges of firewood from the pile at my daughter's horseback riding competition site. Our first trip was a five hr. drive. Should have done a short shake down trip. Still learning after many years of owning a HiLo.We all could contribute many stories to "Chicken Soup for the Campers soul" sam

A good checklist to follow and plenty of room to add your own items.
http://www.hilotrailerforum.com/f55/...checklist-362/

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"Ruben"
2404T, 2003 2500HD 4X4 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab w/Astro camper shell and 2003 Chevy Tahoe LE 4X2
Far West Texas