Bump and Go

When backing up to the trailer, I get within 6 feet or so, then get out and pace the remaining distance, and note or make a mark beside the vehicle for where I should be. I get pretty close on the next try.

Rockhillmanor that is great advice. As a person who camps alone, I wi;; be using this method from now on. Not only does it eliminate stopping and getting out to look behind the motor home, but you end up exactly where you want to be in the campsite.

I just carry 2 orange cones on board.
I set 2 cones out on the CG site or anywhere where I want to be parked.

One on left side and one right and set them both how far back I need to back in. Easy peasy!

Shoot the MH between the cones and stop when the rear of your MH is even with the cones. Using both of the plain ole side mirrors your RV came with.

No DW's wavying hands yelling, no camera, no walkie talkies which still includes waving and yelling.

Nothing but silence when I back in AND nail it every single time. :C

Whatever you are backing up, why not get a step ladder and simply set it up directly behind your vehicle, actually touching the bumper. Then simply sit in the seat and turn your heard and also check your mirrors. OK. Sit there for 5 minutes and just study that image in your mind.

Next time you back up (live), you'll have that image implanted in your mind and you'll know exactly where the back of your vehicle is. This works for a hitch and a travel trailer too. And this is something you can do right in your garage if you want to. It works. I do this with every new vehicle I get. 15 minutes well spent will save a life time of frustration and guessing.

Yea, back-up cameras really are great! But nothing beats your own experience.

Yeah, it's called a back up camera. Works great.

Ron

How far to back up when doing...what, exactly? The back window itself is pretty near where the bumper is, front-to-back. I don't see where having a marker on the hitch will help you find where the back end is much in general driving. For hitching up a trailer or whatever, that's a different story entirely.

The stick-on fresnel wide angle lenses work nicely at helping you see what's behind you during the day. They're not so useful at night, nor for judging the distance of relatively far-off objects. Given the price, though, I think having one is a no-brainer.

Harbor Freight has a set of yellow tennis balls on extendable/magnetic posts useful for lining up a hitch ball which would work. or instead of $15 you could spend $100 for a cheap back up camera.
bumpy