WHOA! What I surprise!
I have always prided myself with my trailer backing skills. My brother in law used to tell me that I could put the trailer on top of the barn if I needed. Tight spot backing in? No Problem! I've nev...
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Stefonius wrote:
When I first got my 5er, my uncle (an OTR truck driver) gave me a few pieces of invaluable advice for backing up.
Put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel, and move that hand in the direction that you want the BACK END of the trailer to go.
Remember that the trailer doesn't start turning right away, and it doesn't stop turning right away.
I've pulled bumper hitches and fifth wheels, and I can say without hesitation that (in my opinion)a fifth wheel is MUCH easier to drive.
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Stefonius, you beat me to this response!
I have used the hand on the bottom of the wheel for years, I also "palm" the wheel, just easier.
In addition pull a bit further forward to give it time to start turning. DON"T get too far out of line (refer to statement above), I start to straighten out as soon as it starts to turn.
I do well MOST of the time, nail, nail, nail, THUMB!! Most of the nails are with few around, the thumbs happen when many are around.:B
