How difficult is it backing a 8ft trailer behind Mercedes B+
Thinking of purchasing Mercedes B+ coach and wondering how difficult it will be backing into RV sites with 8ft. trailer.Any other ideas on how to carry more stuff then will fit in coach.
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OP, another option is a swivel wheel platform that attaches to the back and it follows the tow vehicle. The problem is that most of the weight of it and what you put on it will be added to the rear axle/tires which may overload them.
How hard to back up is a math equation. If the tow vehicle's wheel base (WB1) is about the same as the distance from the rear axle of the tow to the trailer's axle (WB2) it's doable with practice. The greater the WB2's distance (longer trailer) the easier it gets to back it up. The more the wheelbase of the tow vehicle WB1 is from (1 to 1) the harder it gets to back it up. Most MH's have a longer overhang off the rear axle than say a PU which helps in making it easier.
How hard to back up is a math equation. If the tow vehicle's wheel base (WB1) is about the same as the distance from the rear axle of the tow to the trailer's axle (WB2) it's doable with practice. The greater the WB2's distance (longer trailer) the easier it gets to back it up. The more the wheelbase of the tow vehicle WB1 is from (1 to 1) the harder it gets to back it up. Most MH's have a longer overhang off the rear axle than say a PU which helps in making it easier.
