Planning for an RV - side yard parking
Wondering about how easily a novice (with a little practice) could back up a trailer or fifth wheel into the above side yard. I live on a divided street that gets a fair amount of traffic during...
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First check home owners association and zoning if applicable.
Second I'd consider backing to the rear corner of the lot. More out of sight and less yard maintenance.
I have a 31' fiver and long bed dual cab truck. I also have the same real estate set up. Advantage with the present driveway for extra space. Disadvantage backing over your right shoulder. I've found the electric camper mirror to be the greatest aid in this case. I had to prop up my power line, it was about 6" to low. I used a PVC pipe, with a tee cut open on the long side to cradle the wires. I put the bottom of the pipe over a rod drove in the ground and strapped the pipe to the gutter to stabilize it.
Once my trailer is in position I have 3" on each side with the slides open. I put 4 markers on the ground, 2 front and 2 rear on each side, This is my guide when spotting the trailer. I can usually put it on target quicker than finding a level spot in a campground.
Second I'd consider backing to the rear corner of the lot. More out of sight and less yard maintenance.
I have a 31' fiver and long bed dual cab truck. I also have the same real estate set up. Advantage with the present driveway for extra space. Disadvantage backing over your right shoulder. I've found the electric camper mirror to be the greatest aid in this case. I had to prop up my power line, it was about 6" to low. I used a PVC pipe, with a tee cut open on the long side to cradle the wires. I put the bottom of the pipe over a rod drove in the ground and strapped the pipe to the gutter to stabilize it.
Once my trailer is in position I have 3" on each side with the slides open. I put 4 markers on the ground, 2 front and 2 rear on each side, This is my guide when spotting the trailer. I can usually put it on target quicker than finding a level spot in a campground.
