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Linda and Walt, we are very excited for you and look forward to hear about your first trip.
I don't know what kind of advice you're looking for you so will offer just a few tidbits that seem important to me.
The first is to RELAX. Most mistakes come from being uptight. The Montanas tow absolutely beautifully.
Another mistake that's easy to make is to get in too big a hurry and follow the car ahead too closely. Remember it will take you longer to stop. But not that much longer. Be sure to read the manual for your brake controller and go through the adjustment procedure it talks about so your brakes are effective as possible. If you're not comfortable with stopping power, crank the gain up a little more. Be aware most manuals talk about testing braking at low speeds and talk about adjusting until the brakes lock up, then backing off. Both our Montanas were too heavy to lock the wheels up when braking so we never achieved that part of the setup procedure.
Allow more room on your turns as the Montana will turn inside the truck's wheeltracks. This is something that will become automatic after awhile.
If you take interstates and start getting a lot of jerking on the concrete slabs, try slowing down a little or speeding up a little. Sometimes this will make a big difference. Interstates can be really bad about this.
Most of all, relax and enjoy the trip. Have your hookup and unhooking routine that you stick to. Doesn't hurt to write things down. Sometimes a neighbor or park person will offer to assist you. It's ok for them to watch but I'd recommend they not do anything. For me, most mistakes I make come when something gets me out of my routine. I realize you have yet to develop a routine but you will. Check and doublecheck. But have fun.
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