Help with Backing Up
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Start out by getting the basics down. If you cant see her it's all a waste so she needs to learn where she needs to be. If the rig is turned to the left and you are looking down the drivers side in the mirror she needs to be on that side. If it's turned the other way she needs to be on the passenger side. Come up with basic hand signals such as her pointing which way the rig needs to go or hand up palm out for you for stop. You only need 4 signals.
Roll your windows down so she can yell STOP in an emergency. We sometimes use our cell phones and the hands free truck feature. Get out and look as much as you need, it's far better than repairing body damage. DONT get excited, take your time when you are not actually pulling into a campground to school her and practice your moves. She can only be as good as the training she gets. Go to a parking lot and set up lawn chairs or other objects to mimic approximate camp spot sizes. Back up long distances in a parking lot to get the feel of it then go for creating a wide circle.
I hate looking down the passengers side when backing in. Look at youtube videos where they show you were to position your TT tires in relationship to the entrance of the parking area.
Roll your windows down so she can yell STOP in an emergency. We sometimes use our cell phones and the hands free truck feature. Get out and look as much as you need, it's far better than repairing body damage. DONT get excited, take your time when you are not actually pulling into a campground to school her and practice your moves. She can only be as good as the training she gets. Go to a parking lot and set up lawn chairs or other objects to mimic approximate camp spot sizes. Back up long distances in a parking lot to get the feel of it then go for creating a wide circle.
I hate looking down the passengers side when backing in. Look at youtube videos where they show you were to position your TT tires in relationship to the entrance of the parking area.
