Backing Up with a Short Wheelbase?
Hi all, I have a new, 12-foot pop-up trailer that I'm towing with a 2010 2-door Jeep Wrangler. They both have fairly short wheelbases, and I'm finding that it's not easy to back the trailer up to whe...
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OffroadGirl wrote:coolbreeze01 wrote:
A hitch on the front of your Jeep might help. You could see exactly where the trailer is going.
Hmm, interesting idea!
But not very practical. Odds are hitching the trailer to the front of the Jeep will severely overload the axle and cause suspension damage.
If you are new to backing, the wheelbase of your tow vehicle and length of your trailer have very little to do with your difficulty. Lack of experience is the biggest factor.
I may have missed it but a common trick suggested is to hold the steering wheel at the bottom with one hand, and then move your hand in the direction you want the trailer to go.
