Back-in from which direction?
Is there a correct side (driver vs. passenger) from which to back into a camping spot? We went out this weekend and I backed in from my usual side....the driver's side. Saw others enter from the pas...
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Good backing starts before you get to the camp spot. As you pull up to the spot you should be looking at the site, looking for hazards and positioning the trailer in the road to prepare for the backing. Getting the positioning down just takes time and practice but before you know it you will be pulling past the site and wagging the tail of the trailer in the right direction to get you started with the backing. With some practice and time you will be able to look at a campsite or gas station and know exactly what you need to do and have your escape routes planned out before you even pull in.
One thing I see when new backers get frustrated and need to pull forward is they slam it in drive and pull up 30+ feet when if they would have looked the situation over all they needed to do is turn the TV tires the right way and pull up a few feet just to get the back of the trailer pointed the right direction.
Spotters are good to have while backing but my standard rule is don't tell me what to do just yell real loud if I'm going to hit anything. I know what I need to do and where I'm going it just might not look like it until I'm done and I don't need someone twirling there finger trying to tell me which way to turn the TV tires or waving their arms telling me which way to move the back of the trailer. And no I don't care if I can see the spotter in the mirror or not because I'm backing the trailer and not watching a spotter. Roll down the windows and turn off the radio so you can hear the spotter.
One thing I see when new backers get frustrated and need to pull forward is they slam it in drive and pull up 30+ feet when if they would have looked the situation over all they needed to do is turn the TV tires the right way and pull up a few feet just to get the back of the trailer pointed the right direction.
Spotters are good to have while backing but my standard rule is don't tell me what to do just yell real loud if I'm going to hit anything. I know what I need to do and where I'm going it just might not look like it until I'm done and I don't need someone twirling there finger trying to tell me which way to turn the TV tires or waving their arms telling me which way to move the back of the trailer. And no I don't care if I can see the spotter in the mirror or not because I'm backing the trailer and not watching a spotter. Roll down the windows and turn off the radio so you can hear the spotter.
