Dinghy Back Up
Ok. I am a newbie. I am considering towing 4 down. I have a couple of simple questions. 1. I am reading that I will be unable to back up a 4 down tow. Can anyone tell me why? I know, may be...
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gasser9 wrote:
The caster angle is set to go FORWARD not back the front wheels cramp in one direction or another & bend the towbar. I f they don't cramp off you can back forever but usually 3 to 10 feet they will cramp resulting in buying a new tow bar. If you can find someone stu*** brave enough to steer the toad be sure to stat it so the power steering helps. Do not pot thumbs inside the wheel so when it cramps they will not be broken.
Not all cars have positive caster, especially cars with Macpherson strut front suspensions.
You might want to try backing up on gravel or dirt or sand and carefully watch how you car behaves. Then you will know whatever limits you have to observe if you back up.
IMHO, if backing up bends something like a tow bar, you need a more robust towing setup.
