Well, that went as expected
I have been pulling and backing trailers for 40 years. But never tried a 5th wheel until today. Brought our new 5th wheel to the mobile home court we will be living in. It pulled much better than a...
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Paul Clancy wrote:
Hand on the bottom of steering wheel - turn the wheel in the direction you want the rear of the trailer to go. Once it is going in the right direction steer to follow it in. Pull forward to straighten up if correction is needed the back it in straight. It's not simple unless you are a trucker doing it all day but you will get better. About 20 years for me and I'm still pleased if I get it first try - especially after the off season.
I grew up on a farm, on a tractor since age 8, and I still have days where I have a hard time backing up. I have to agree, backing a FW is a challenge and the way the nose sticks out into your field of view, does make it hard. When I have a couple people helping, my biggest comment is, "I CAN"T SEE YOU!" :-)
Lyle
