36 ft FW vs 30 ft TT backing
I am trying to see if my FW will fit a campsite I have booked. My FW is 36 ft overall and my dads TT is 30 ft. The CG says the TT will fit in the site, but the FW will not fit because of site access...
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goducks10 wrote:
I've only been 5th wheeling for 5 seasons. I still embarrassed myself. :) Sometimes it's the mirrors, other times I miss the mark 2-3 times. Sometimes I nail it on the 1st try. If the site is on my left when backing in and visibility's good I can usually nail it. On the curb side it's harder.
A backup camera is on the spring to do list.
Part of my problem is the DW. She still doesn't understand that the 5er reacts slower than our TT did. By the time I get the "Go that way" message, I'm too far into the procedure. If the sight is gravel I drag a line with my foot and say this is where I want the 5er tires to go. The other thing I found is to go SLOW when backing up. If you go too fast you'll overshoot your correction point.
I'd much rather back up a TT any day.
Blind side backs are the hardest, CDL drivers try to avoid them. Can you approce from the other way and make it a site side back? Secrets the spotter and the directions. Go to an empty parking lot with her and practice backing into the painted stalls. DW traveled with me when I did CDL and we make a great team with the little 35ft 5W.
