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Re: Mountain Driving

Postby cpatinjones » Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:30 pm

Getupngo wrote:This may sound odd ... but watch the road about 50 yards out. I kept trying to steer too "close" -- watching the curve itself -- and was jerking the rig around the corners. When I look out 50 yards, the turn I'm in just takes care of itself. Go figure.


I will try to remember that. I pray I can remember all these tips and suggestions. :)
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Re: Mountain Driving

Postby sunshinecruiserTN » Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:33 pm

cpatinjones wrote:
Getupngo wrote:This may sound odd ... but watch the road about 50 yards out. I kept trying to steer too "close" -- watching the curve itself -- and was jerking the rig around the corners. When I look out 50 yards, the turn I'm in just takes care of itself. Go figure.


I will try to remember that. I pray I can remember all these tips and suggestions. :)

Sharon told me about this trick at the TN gtg and I couldn't believe the difference this little tip has helped me, not just in the RV but in my toad too. Great tip.
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