Backing up tip
Hello I'm sure there is lots in here about backing up a travel trailer but my question is kind of specific. I'm fairly new to rving and backing up a trailer. I understand the concept of backing up and...
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Practice, practice, practice........
IMO, backing any trailer is a hard task to teach / explain beyond the very basics. Things like pulling farther ahead than you think you need to and learn to judge the placement / alignment of the TV and Trailer for best backing is about all you can tell someone. The "scoop" comes naturally to most with some trailering experience.
Personally, I watch closely for specifics like where the wheels of the trailer are in relation to the site / driveway. Watching the angle and distance to the desired place I want it to go. Good mirrors help a lot.
Some get it easily, others struggle forever. The biggest key, IMO, is take your time, no matter what the circumstances are DO NOT GET IN A HURRY!
IMO, backing any trailer is a hard task to teach / explain beyond the very basics. Things like pulling farther ahead than you think you need to and learn to judge the placement / alignment of the TV and Trailer for best backing is about all you can tell someone. The "scoop" comes naturally to most with some trailering experience.
Personally, I watch closely for specifics like where the wheels of the trailer are in relation to the site / driveway. Watching the angle and distance to the desired place I want it to go. Good mirrors help a lot.
Some get it easily, others struggle forever. The biggest key, IMO, is take your time, no matter what the circumstances are DO NOT GET IN A HURRY!
