Backing a Camper down a dirt / grass hill
All, I'm afraid I will have to be a little vague due to the fact that I don't know the rise of the hill, but my question pertains to any advice for backing a trailer down a hill. My wife and I p...
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Ok. Here is a quick course on backing down a hill that is gravel, or grass. It really does work. because if you don't do it this way, The front tires will lock every time you hit the brakes, and you will not be able to turn the TV. Ask me how I know. It was happening to me at a CG when the CG owner told me what to do.
Set your parking brake (which uses the rear wheels) to a medium hard setting, Don't lock the wheels but set it pretty tight. That will prevent your front wheels from locking as you won't have to use the brakes so heavily. Then you will have full control as you back down the hill.
Here was our conversation, as I slid backwards down the hill. He said. set your parking brake and you will get your front end back. It really works.
Set your parking brake (which uses the rear wheels) to a medium hard setting, Don't lock the wheels but set it pretty tight. That will prevent your front wheels from locking as you won't have to use the brakes so heavily. Then you will have full control as you back down the hill.
Here was our conversation, as I slid backwards down the hill. He said. set your parking brake and you will get your front end back. It really works.
