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- wanderingbobExplorer IIAs said above , a front hitch for backing trailer into a small place is difficult without a spotter or two , but , I have had one for twelve years on three diff trucks . Wonderful place to carry a Honda Generator when there is no other place , and I have a kayak rack that goes up from that front hitch to the roof .
- n0arpExplorer
humblerb wrote:
Once you've towed a dozen times or so, you should be able to back in to anywhere it is possible to put a trailer.
I'm not sure I could move a trailer better with a front hitch than with a rear hitch.
if you're a newbie, just practice backing a few more times.
^^ This. The idea that you need a front hitch for backing is ridiculous. - CampinfanExplorer IIII would put on a front hitch to help me back up the trailer but I am not sure the hood would hold the fifth wheel hitch.lol
- humblerbExplorerOnce you've towed a dozen times or so, you should be able to back in to anywhere it is possible to put a trailer.
I'm not sure I could move a trailer better with a front hitch than with a rear hitch.
if you're a newbie, just practice backing a few more times. - pasusanExplorerWe have a front hitch and use it every time we put our trailer away in our barn. Couldn't live without it. We do have a spotter and talk on cell phones or walkie-talkies to get it backed in correctly.
- popeyemthExplorerThey are low.
I use a cheap "hitch doubler" from harbor freight made to put a bike rack on top of regular hitch
Put the hitch stinger in the top mount and it's 12 inches higher - TimburExplorerHad one on a Yukon XL, but it was so low to the ground it kept getting banged around and bent. It helped parking around obstacles like trees though. For the 10 minutes it was hitched to the front I doubt it's an issue
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- Dick_BExplorerIt is but puts a load on the front of the TV with no weight distribution. We used our front hitch once for that purpose but then learned to back up better.
- popeyemthExplorerAs stated in my first response you have to know the place you're putting the rv or have scoped it out good or maybe just use a good spotter.
That said you can jackknife a camper into a spot and the straighten it out in places and around obstacles you would bet big money couldn't be done-or smash a corner before you know it if you hurry.
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