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Old 03-10-2016, 09:00 AM   #7
Jampcourt
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We too are retired, and as long as we remain relatively healthy, we have time on our side! We try to limit our daily driving to no more than 300 miles whenever possible....and are happier with less. We also avoid interstates like the plague, and keep to US and state highways whenever possible. Yes, it can be much slower, but is usually much prettier and the driving is mellower.

Question, in light of the recommendation that the TM be totally level before opening, how do you get it properly stabilized without unhitching? Not talking about a Walmart stop, but we find that even the paved pads are not always very level. Being under the impression that the torsion bars can get out of adjustment pretty easily, we've always unhitched and stabilized before we try to open.

Of course, we do have more time to set up when we don't go as far in the first place! We are also finding that this totally bizarre weather has kept us closer to home lately, and our plans to go towards the east coast are on hold. (Partly due to weather concerns, and partly because a new grandkid is on the way in July). Still plenty to see in the west for now, thankfully!
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