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jkwilson
Apr 12, 2018Explorer III
Don't forget to put the tailgate down before hitching or unhitching.
Know your height when hitched to your truck. You'll be tall enough that those signs mean something now.
Keep an eye on cab clearance when turning and bed rail and tailgate clearance when you get the truck or trailer off level.
Practice backing. You can't make the quick adjustments you can with a bumper hitch trailer. I like to think of it as "get it pointed where you want it and then follow it in." It takes longer to come out of a turn or get into it.
Watch that curb when turning. Your 5er will cut the turn short, but you can make up for it by turning later since you can turn much sharper if needed.
Enjoy the steadier ride on the road.
Know your height when hitched to your truck. You'll be tall enough that those signs mean something now.
Keep an eye on cab clearance when turning and bed rail and tailgate clearance when you get the truck or trailer off level.
Practice backing. You can't make the quick adjustments you can with a bumper hitch trailer. I like to think of it as "get it pointed where you want it and then follow it in." It takes longer to come out of a turn or get into it.
Watch that curb when turning. Your 5er will cut the turn short, but you can make up for it by turning later since you can turn much sharper if needed.
Enjoy the steadier ride on the road.
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