Backing 5th Wheel Down Straightaway
After nearly 50 trips in my fifth wheel, I feel confident in being able to back my rig into a tight spot. However, my problem is that when I return from my trip, I have to back it 100+' down my d...
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I used to back up into a subdivision of park model homes. Well over a 100 ft with two curves. as some others have said - GO SLOW - try to start lined up straight, use the mirrors, make small corrections.
The BEST hint I ever got was have your right hand at the bottom centre of the steering wheel -- - if you want the rig to go right, turn your hand right (counter clockwise) watch in the right mirror until you see the right rear corner start to move.
Straighten up again until you can see down each side.
If you want the rig to go left then move your hand left (clockwise) - again slowly.
When in doubt STOP - pull forward until rig is straight and start again.
Roll up your window so you DON'T hear all the looky loos trying to give you instructions and making you flustered.
bbt
The BEST hint I ever got was have your right hand at the bottom centre of the steering wheel -- - if you want the rig to go right, turn your hand right (counter clockwise) watch in the right mirror until you see the right rear corner start to move.
Straighten up again until you can see down each side.
If you want the rig to go left then move your hand left (clockwise) - again slowly.
When in doubt STOP - pull forward until rig is straight and start again.
Roll up your window so you DON'T hear all the looky loos trying to give you instructions and making you flustered.
bbt
