RV Tips

BY BARNEY ALEXANDER SEPTEMBER 2009

RV Driver Confidence Course: Part 4

Marking Your Back Tires

Click here for more information on the RV Driver Confidence Course and to make a reservation.

RV Driver Confidence Course Chapters

Part 1: Adjusting Mirrors
Part 2:Your Front End Blind Spot
Part 3: Negotiating Curves
Part 4: Marking Your Back Tires
Part 5: Turning in Your Motorhome
Part 6: Your Rear View Monitor
Part 7: Backing into a Campsite

Check back next month for another chapter…

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Larry (Jackson, MS)

Mar. 30, 2011 - 10:49 AM

do you offer videos for Travel Trailers also?

John B

Feb. 12, 2011 - 03:43 PM

I could only get one of the Driver Confidence Course videos to load and play. I clicked the link listed on the forum page and was able to get it up. By clicking on the rss feed buttons and going to the feed all I get is a link back to the forum in print form.

David (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

Feb. 11, 2011 - 08:50 AM

I never owned nor drove a motor home ever in my life, let alone a 43 foot one with a tag axle which I now own. I took this course from Barney last April, I feel very confident on the road thanks to him. I`d sooner drive my Diesel Pusher Motor Home than my pick-up truck.

betterRVing

May. 13, 2010 - 12:50 PM

Thank you for contacting Better RVing.com, your feedback is important to us. After many hours of research and testing, we have found a solution to the video viewing issues. We have resourced a new company to help streamline the video for fast and efficient viewing for slower connection speeds.

We hope you will continue to visit and be an active participant at Better RVing.com; your feedback will continue to help us improve.

Sincerely,
Better RVing.com

Jane (Palmetto, Fl)

Nov. 21, 2009 - 08:19 PM

I have driven motor homes for several years. Having viewed these lessons has been a tremendous help. I may not be a beginner but these tips were to the point and simply put. Thank you so much! Who says you can t teach an old dog new tricks?

Judith (Charlottesville, VA)

Oct. 26, 2009 - 03:05 PM

This valuable information made me a much more confident driver and is extremely easy to understand and apply. Thank You from a beginner who appreciates your efforts.

Ed (Baltimore, Md.)

Oct. 19, 2009 - 10:07 AM

My wife and I took this course years ago,at time the we had never drove anything larger than a 32 coach. Years later when we moved to a 40 footer we were ready, I will continue to recommend the course for all drivers, its a real confidence builder.

Kara, Managing Editor (Lazydays)

Oct. 16, 2009 - 03:08 PM

Russell, you can view the class schedule at http://www.lazydays.com/rvdrivecourses.html. You can also make a reservation there or call 866.703.3076 to reserve a spot in the class.

Russell (Salinas, CA)

Oct. 16, 2009 - 02:31 PM

Excellent. I have run over curves and otherwise destroyed my wife s confidence in my driving. I don t have a good feel for where yhe passenger side of my motorhome is.I would really like to take that driving course. Tell me where and when. Thanks

Joe (Franklin, MA)

Oct. 16, 2009 - 02:04 PM

I learned to dirve on a 1946 Brockaway Truck and have been dirving large vehicles such as my Motor Home for over 50 years and these video s are well done and can help not only a new driver but a driver with my experience as well !!!

Karen (Georgia)

Oct. 15, 2009 - 06:53 AM

video loads fine for me. Great video.

Jake (Long Beach CA`)

Oct. 12, 2009 - 07:04 PM

could not get the video to load. Does one need to pay for this?

Allan (Alberta, Canada)

Oct. 05, 2009 - 11:33 PM

Very goof info for new motorhome operators. Instuction is very well presented. I ve been driving by judgement mostly for 48 years and managed ok, but I found some of the tips in these instructions helpful. Thanks !

Andy (Campobello, SC)

Sep. 28, 2009 - 08:29 AM

I have to agree with everyone, this a must for all wannabe RV owners. Certainly taught me a thing or two. Excellent series of videos.

Roger (Tennessee)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 09:07 PM

Would like to see an article addressing lack of common sense of some of the drivers of the larger motor homes.Many owners are inexpiereneced with a larger vehicle.

Carolyn (Royal Palm Beach)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 07:39 PM

Thank you for sharing! You are probably saving many lives and injuries for sharing your expertise. It made a lot of things more clear for me.

RENA (TAMPA LAZYDAYS)

Sep. 24, 2009 - 11:37 AM

I TOOK A COURSE IN TAMPA AND THESE ARE A GOOD REFRESHER COURSE FOR ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS....

Brenda (Louisiana)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 01:35 PM

As a senior single first time MH owner-travler these courses are a great help. Thanks and keep them coming.

Jim (New York)

Sep. 23, 2009 - 10:54 AM

When we bought our MH 3 yrs ago we were overwhelmed with all that Lazydays had to offer There was so much to take in with all the options on our coach I took the driver course and learned a lot Unfortunatly I forgot a lot tooThis is a good refresher

Al ()

Sep. 23, 2009 - 06:51 AM

Will not load. Barney is looking older. Glad to see he is still hanging in there.

ROGER (SEBRING, FL)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 08:50 PM

YOUR PRESENTATIONS NEVER GET BEYOND THE FIRST FEW WORDS, FOR SOME REASON

Dan (Greer, SC)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 04:01 PM

And I thought I knew all I needed to know, Wrong!! This is good stuff, should be viewed by all.

fred (new bern,nc)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 03:28 PM

the lessons won t load. the rear wheel location only loaded the first few seconds

allen (mamou, la )

Sep. 22, 2009 - 11:13 AM

the lessons don t load but for a few seconds. Anything I can do?

Kit (Full timer on the road)

Sep. 22, 2009 - 10:31 AM

Good stuff.

Mike (Memphis, TN)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 12:21 PM

My wife and I took your Confidence Course 8 years ago. This was a good reminder of how much we have forgotten. A really great tip. I hope to see more!

Kurt (Denver)

Sep. 21, 2009 - 12:18 PM

I can t tell you how many motorhomes I ve test driven over the years but I can tell you that NO one has ever explained the importance of rear tire location better than you guys. Thank you!!!!

Joe (New York)

Sep. 20, 2009 - 09:16 AM

I drove a fire truck and school bus and was an instructor,and always said adjust your small mirror (if you don t have one purchase one )so that you see your rear tires when backing backing up,not your head out the window and also helps with your blind spot at a glance when changing lanes

Anyssa (www.eaglewindrv.ca)

Sep. 20, 2009 - 01:11 AM

Great tip.. I just had to back in my first motor home for a guest and I am going to keep learning from your videos.. luckily my first one was very small...my guests were renting for the first time and were so tired they just couldn t do it themselves

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BY BARNEY ALEXANDER SEPTEMBER 2009

RV Driver Confidence Course: Part 4

Marking Your Back Tires

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