Nervous about pulling my TT
I just purchased a 28' TT. Wife and I are beyond excited. It is lightweight and fits our needs. I had it checked out and it's ready to go with new tires. Hitch with weight distribution and sway, g...
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That's odd they can't install a hitch?
What kind of tow vehicle do you have, and what is the trailer make model and year. Also what sort of hitch are you using. Let us know and we can offer more insight.
Remember, towing isn't really hard per say, it's just different, and requires more concentration.
1. Practice backing up. It amazes me that people get to and campground and can't back into a spot. To me it's second nature, but at 12 years old I was backing up farm euipment, so I grew up with trailers. It's not a hard concept, just takes practice and patience. When I back up, I forget all the tricks of turn left to go right and hand at the bottom of the wheel. I think of it as my truck pushing the trailer. Steer the trucks rear into position to push the trailer where you want it, easy. Too many people get caught up in "do I turn the wheel right or left to go left". You turn the wheel so that the truck pushes the trailer where you want it.
2. When you turn, your trailer will make a different arc than your truck. Give yourself more room, make wide swings. If you cut a corner and your truck is 2ft from a curb, the trailer will be even closer.
3. Drive the speed you feel comfortable. People will try and pass you, you will be slower than them. Just drive your speed, as long as you're not dangerously slow.
4. Never pull in anywhere you have to back out of unless you're completely confident you can back out. Too many people new to towing end up spending an hour trying to get out of a tight spot.
5. You will take longer to brake and accelerate. Factor this in when pulling out of somewhere or following someone closely.
6. Relax. Youre having fun. If you're having trouble backing up, take a deep breath. If traffic is crazy, just stay in your lane and drive your speed. We RV'ers often take the long way around to avoid problem areas with high traffic.
7. However long it takes to get somewhere normally, add 30% more time. It takes longer.
Hope this helps. Have fun out there.
What kind of tow vehicle do you have, and what is the trailer make model and year. Also what sort of hitch are you using. Let us know and we can offer more insight.
Remember, towing isn't really hard per say, it's just different, and requires more concentration.
1. Practice backing up. It amazes me that people get to and campground and can't back into a spot. To me it's second nature, but at 12 years old I was backing up farm euipment, so I grew up with trailers. It's not a hard concept, just takes practice and patience. When I back up, I forget all the tricks of turn left to go right and hand at the bottom of the wheel. I think of it as my truck pushing the trailer. Steer the trucks rear into position to push the trailer where you want it, easy. Too many people get caught up in "do I turn the wheel right or left to go left". You turn the wheel so that the truck pushes the trailer where you want it.
2. When you turn, your trailer will make a different arc than your truck. Give yourself more room, make wide swings. If you cut a corner and your truck is 2ft from a curb, the trailer will be even closer.
3. Drive the speed you feel comfortable. People will try and pass you, you will be slower than them. Just drive your speed, as long as you're not dangerously slow.
4. Never pull in anywhere you have to back out of unless you're completely confident you can back out. Too many people new to towing end up spending an hour trying to get out of a tight spot.
5. You will take longer to brake and accelerate. Factor this in when pulling out of somewhere or following someone closely.
6. Relax. Youre having fun. If you're having trouble backing up, take a deep breath. If traffic is crazy, just stay in your lane and drive your speed. We RV'ers often take the long way around to avoid problem areas with high traffic.
7. However long it takes to get somewhere normally, add 30% more time. It takes longer.
Hope this helps. Have fun out there.
