First Fifth-Wheel

lancekeys wrote:
Well, I just purchased my first fifth-wheel. After a few camping trips with my wife in our small (very small) pop up, we decided to move up. Well we found a great deal on a fifth wheel.

I did a lot of camping as a kid, but this is my first real trailer of my own. To say the least, I have a lot to learn. Backing it up my driveway was a nightmare! I did get it there at the expense of some of the life of my clutch.

I have read a lot on this forum over the past few days and thought I would go ahead and join so that I could join in on the discussion.

I learned a secret from someone that's really helped. They explained that backing up requires fluid movement. Don't turn wheel and keep it there. When trailer starts moving in direction you like, begin turning the other direction. I found teaching my wife was easy once we found a vacant, street and we practiced backing up in straight line! You must correct back and forth. Go find a Industrial park, weekend less or no traffic! I say if you can back up straight, you can learn to back into any spot! Anyone agree?

Worst space I found. Note: only 15 ft in front of truck were parked cars!