SwanInWA
The Evergreen State
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I have no problem backing up a motorhome, but I'm working on learning to back up the fifth wheel. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I'll get it eventually. 
Teri--the RV.net addict!
DEAR and WONDERFUL husband Eric
(& furry faced Angus!)
Western Washington
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SwanInWA
The Evergreen State
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rockhillmanor wrote:
Once in site, pick up orange cone and stuff in bay close door.
Something you just can't do with a DW.  I choked on my Sprite when I read that...lol!
Hubby does the backing up, but we have our signals down so well that we never have to speak or yell or wave all around. We almost always get it right on the first try.
Once my BIL stepped in to help hubby back up and he was waving all over so I gently pushed him aside and with a few quick signals had hubby backed in perfectly as usual. Sis and BIL had never seen us do that before and were VERY impressed. To us, it's so normal we don't even think about it.
He is NOT allowed to stuff me in the storage compartment though!
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ed6713
FL
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I do all the parking unassisted. My wife can't walk. I just get out now & then to take a good look all around and up and down. The fact is the driver has the ultimate responsibility for everything that happens. Don't blame your helper if you do something dump like back into a tree limb, run over the neighbors dog, or whatever. It really irritates me to see some jerk yelling at his wife because he, the driver, doesn't know what the hell he's doing.
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Deb and Ed M
SW MI, USA
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Hubby's a former semi driver - I used to sell either horse trailers or hot tubs in previous businesses, which involved a lot of trailer backing. Usually, whoever happens to be in the driver's seat does the backing....but *I* was actually better at backing down our twisty driveway to the pole barn....LOL!!!
And yes, we have simple hand signals that we use, so we can back in almost anywhere and not make a sound.
Deb
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Beartoo
Perham MN
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We use 2 way radios, DW talks and I just listen.
DH - Bear
DW - Marge
Dogs, Rufus and Nelie
01 F 150
1999 Coachman TT
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ALnCORY
Idaho
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Only have to back a small motorhome... DW is good at making sure I stay out of the trees etc... I am good with mirrors but have some dept perception problems so she helps let me know how far away from stuff I am.
I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!
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69RoadRunner
VA
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My wife makes sure we don't hit anything. Other than that...
I back up a little, get out and see if the angle is good. Back up some more and get out again if I feel I need to.
09 Newmar Ventana 3942
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Rangerdave
Austin Texas
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Beartoo wrote:We use 2 way radios, DW talks and I just listen.
Agreed! We do the same. Although she hasen't learned the ins and outs of driving the rig fully yet, she's getting better.
We have the 2 way radios that we use all the time from geberal directions to campground communication, well worth the money.
I also use the marker to let me know where to stop. Usually the sewer hose to the port side rear tires work out good.
RD
2002 Gulf Stream Ultra Supreme-Demco Kaddy SS Toader Camry
2 peeps 2 poops and lots bbq!
No Fuss Flush
Ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
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wxtoad
Sturbridge MA
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Wife gets out and directs me into the site using only hand signals. We find hands are better than the 2-way. But when it's time to pull onto the leveling ramps, she drives and I direct. She has a great touch on the gas to move the rig only the slightest little bit.
Ted H.
2002 Lazy Daze 23.5 Front Lounge
NE12
Toad Hall
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