Backing up a 5'ver.
Is there a good video or write up on how to back up a 5'ver into a camping spot that someone could recommend.
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Step 1 - Ignore the audience. Sad that some take pleasure in others frustration.
Step 2 - Good coms with spotter (frs radio is great) and tell them you will not proceed unless you either see them in mirror or hear them on radio. Also work out what is meant by left right etc. and let them know to get you turning before 1 foot to the end of the spot as the trailer reacts slowly. If you have a stranger approach and try to take over from spotter say "thanks but my wife (son etc)and I have a system and we'll get it figured out".
3. As said pull well forward of the sight to the side of the road the sight is on -as the truck will swing wide. Hand at bottom of wheel and turn the wheel in direction you want the trailer to turn as you back in.
4. FORGET the macho - in other words you don't get points or a better holiday for a one backin attempt. Pull forward to straighten all you need to. Perfectly fine and far easier than hooking up later for a do over. Many of us do this seasonally or rarely and don't drive truck for a living. Lets see the truckers or full timers do what you do for a living.
It does get easier.
Step 2 - Good coms with spotter (frs radio is great) and tell them you will not proceed unless you either see them in mirror or hear them on radio. Also work out what is meant by left right etc. and let them know to get you turning before 1 foot to the end of the spot as the trailer reacts slowly. If you have a stranger approach and try to take over from spotter say "thanks but my wife (son etc)and I have a system and we'll get it figured out".
3. As said pull well forward of the sight to the side of the road the sight is on -as the truck will swing wide. Hand at bottom of wheel and turn the wheel in direction you want the trailer to turn as you back in.
4. FORGET the macho - in other words you don't get points or a better holiday for a one backin attempt. Pull forward to straighten all you need to. Perfectly fine and far easier than hooking up later for a do over. Many of us do this seasonally or rarely and don't drive truck for a living. Lets see the truckers or full timers do what you do for a living.
It does get easier.
