Backing Tips to save your marriage
I, like many of you, have a spouse that does not understand the art of communication through mirrors or windows. When we got our first camper (a popup), I needed no help because I could see over it an...
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The other option for backing up to the trailer, would be one of those little cameras.
They do have their limitations, but for hitch to ball, they are pretty good.
For backing into a camp site, that is another can of worms, and I'm glad that I've got a MH, instead of a trailer:)
I highly recommend getting out and walking the site......and if you want, you can get some wooden dowels (brightly painted helps) and put them in the ground so that you can see them out the driver's mirror. Back up along them, and stop at the rear one. If you have problems with judging distances, staple a cardboard "flag" on it, and then hit the flag with the rear of the trailer. (no harm no foal).
Just remember to look all around the parking site, and that includes UP.....you don't want to damage the A/C unit with some low branch. Remind DW (if you are using an assistant) to be watching UP too.
It is also best to explain to DW or any other assistant, that while you may be considered a PITA during this parking experience.....it's gotta be a whole lot more enjoyable than if you were to damage the RV because they weren't listening or doing their job:S
They do have their limitations, but for hitch to ball, they are pretty good.
For backing into a camp site, that is another can of worms, and I'm glad that I've got a MH, instead of a trailer:)
I highly recommend getting out and walking the site......and if you want, you can get some wooden dowels (brightly painted helps) and put them in the ground so that you can see them out the driver's mirror. Back up along them, and stop at the rear one. If you have problems with judging distances, staple a cardboard "flag" on it, and then hit the flag with the rear of the trailer. (no harm no foal).
Just remember to look all around the parking site, and that includes UP.....you don't want to damage the A/C unit with some low branch. Remind DW (if you are using an assistant) to be watching UP too.
It is also best to explain to DW or any other assistant, that while you may be considered a PITA during this parking experience.....it's gotta be a whole lot more enjoyable than if you were to damage the RV because they weren't listening or doing their job:S
