New to Dingy Towing.. Driving Pointers

enblethen wrote:
Work in parking lot with your helper/navigator on hooking up and disconnecting the tow bar. Set up hand signals to indicate what to do so BOTH of you understand. Yelling does not work! Make sure when disconnecting that the combination unit is straight. Any deviation can cause binding when trying to unhook. It is not quite as important when hooking up, but straighter the better.
Do the same for checking lighting.
Many MHs have a long over hang in the rear. Driving in parking lots and then is some quiet residential areas will give some idea as to where the toad is as you may not be able to always see it.

The Roadmaster All Terrain tow bar is pretty good for disconnection when the vehicles are not in line or even twisted on uneven ground. having said that, straight and level is always easier. If the hitch is binding when you are trying to release it turning the toad steering wheel one way or another will usually help.

I would also suggest that when doing your hookup don't let any one chat with you or try to help unless you need it. Too easy to forget one simple step--like releasing the emergency brake when you are all hooked up and ready to go. Don't ask me how I know that. :E

Also, before disconnecting, set the parking/emergency brake on the toad and put it in 1st or reverse if a standard. That way you are less likely to run over your self it parked on a slope.

You should also start a blog so that everyone can read about the mistakes you make. :B