Nicer weather is not far off,time to think about hitching up the campers

I call this A-Hole Season. Always in the way and too slow. And can’t drive the damned things either!


They go slow for several reasons. .. I have one.... here are my reasons.

1. Tires are rated for speeds up to 65. If you go faster you will be investing in more new tires.
2. I'm on vacation. .. what's the hurry.
3. It's a big investment. I'm not rich.
4. Did I say I'm on vacation.
5. Don't want to shake up the beer.
Lol
 
I towed a 2 horse trailer with my GMC 1/2 ton,with the horses in it & it was not a bad ride.
But pulling a longer camping trailer,no thank you.
I think a 5th wheel camper would be much safer.
 
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Here is my trailer.... 34 footer.... with a little snow on it....
 
It is just me, my wife, & my medium size female German Shepherd.
Also my wife has a small mix-breed.
So I think a 25 Or 26 foot 5th wheel would be fine for my 1/2 ton GMC.
However now I'm leaning toward a small class c motor home.

My wife really would like to get out of the North before the snow flys this year.
She doesn't care how we do it,so I think we have a few months to figure it out before this next winter.
 
It is just me, my wife, & my medium size female German Shepherd.
Also my wife has a small mix-breed.
So I think a 25 Or 26 foot 5th wheel would be fine for my 1/2 ton GMC.
However now I'm leaning toward a small class c motor home.

My wife really would like to get out of the North before the snow flys this year.
She doesn't care how we do it,so I think we have a few months to figure it out before this next winter.
As I'm sure you know, start looking at the states that don't tax your pension or Social Security.
 
They go slow for several reasons. .. I have one.... here are my reasons.

1. Tires are rated for speeds up to 65. If you go faster you will be investing in more new tires.
or medical bills or funery expenses...

2. I'm on vacation. .. what's the hurry.
That's been my question for decades when I'm getting passed at 65+ by RV's (with 1-3 trailers) and 4-6 wheel trucks with (1-3) trailers.

3. It's a big investment. I'm not rich.
Apparently Rich or Poor means nothing to many travellers.

4. Did I say I'm on vacation.
Gotta HURRY UP to "that spot". "Are We There Yet?"

5. Don't want to shake up the beer.
Lol
It'll settle.
 
we are finally getting "some" nicer warmer weather...sadly, it'll be an all rainy day tomorrow..
 
Don't think you ran with the same Big Rs I did.

When I drove for Big R, the trucks were turned down to run 57 mphs..... When I retired, they would run at 62...... Of course there were always the few that would be slower or some a bit faster....

The phrase "on the road, in the way" was frequently directed at us..... Lol..... Ohhhh the good old days....
 
When I drove for Big R, the trucks were turned down to run 57 mphs..... When I retired, they would run at 62...... Of course there were always the few that would be slower or some a bit faster....

The phrase "on the road, in the way" was frequently directed at us..... Lol..... Ohhhh the good old days....

This was before 90, those longnose Roadbosses /8v71s blew our doors off when we ran 65.
 
I was worn out by then, 84 was my 29th yr.

You are an "old timer" then.... lol...

Before my time, Big R was said to be faster than most.......

I wasn't quite 25 when I started..... Retired 25 years later with 28 Years in the teamsters.... No regrets.
 
You are an "old timer" then.... lol...

Before my time, Big R was said to be faster than most.......

I wasn't quite 25 when I started..... Retired 25 years later with 28 Years in the teamsters.... No regrets.

I started with Ryder in 55, they aquired PIE, I was still with them when they folded in 90, my only job.
Couldn't have worked at a better place, we didn't go union in Charl till 57.
 
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