Can you back up with a toad 4 down
I wonder if you can back up with a toad 4 wheel down? At least a little? Thanks
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Personal experience. First the lack of ability to back up when connected 4 down is not an issue 99% of the time. Learn to avoid fueling where the islands are perpendicular to the station or the end pump does not give access to a driveway around the back of the station. Best idea use RV friendly places like Flying J. Start looking for fuel at 1/2 tank, drive on the first half of your tank that will give you range to get to a better pump.
We have backed up the total rig maybe half a dozen times in 14 years. Mostly 1 to 6 feet with spotter. Once we backed the entire rig out of toll booth when the vehicle in front of us was unable to clear the barrier - don't even ask. Since DW is 1/2 time driver and she was at the wheel, I went back to tow'd and verified everything was very straight. I got in and started the engine to provide power steering, left tranny in neutral. Using phones to communicate, we backed a total of about 100 feet, until the front of the coach was clear to enter the adjacent lane. The coach was a '04 Southwind and the tow'd was a '05 RAV4. I state the vehicles because I have no idea how this would work in our current rig. With the phones we were prepared to stop immediately if there were a problem and try a different solution such as disconnecting the tow'd.
The biggest risks are bending the arms of the towbar or crushing the corner of the rig with the corner of the tow'd - or both! DO NOT plan on this maneuver when you enter a situation. AVOID it. But is can be done.
We have backed up the total rig maybe half a dozen times in 14 years. Mostly 1 to 6 feet with spotter. Once we backed the entire rig out of toll booth when the vehicle in front of us was unable to clear the barrier - don't even ask. Since DW is 1/2 time driver and she was at the wheel, I went back to tow'd and verified everything was very straight. I got in and started the engine to provide power steering, left tranny in neutral. Using phones to communicate, we backed a total of about 100 feet, until the front of the coach was clear to enter the adjacent lane. The coach was a '04 Southwind and the tow'd was a '05 RAV4. I state the vehicles because I have no idea how this would work in our current rig. With the phones we were prepared to stop immediately if there were a problem and try a different solution such as disconnecting the tow'd.
The biggest risks are bending the arms of the towbar or crushing the corner of the rig with the corner of the tow'd - or both! DO NOT plan on this maneuver when you enter a situation. AVOID it. But is can be done.
