N-Trouble wrote:
How in the world did we ever back up a trailer before all these tech gizmos???
Well here is a demo of the Pro Assist system!
DemoWhat I learned years ago when towing a 20' sail boat behind a slightly modified 1964 Ford Econoline Panel Van.
This tip was in the towing section of Sail Magazine.
When backing up your trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and simply push the wheel the direction you want the back of the trailer to go! :S Wow, that is simple, and it works, Fords design, turn the knob the direction you want the trailer to go. :h
I have used this method every since, I also "palm" the wheel so the movement is continuous. I am not perfect, but do very well.
The Ford system will not guarantee you are going put your trailer where you want it, just will keep you from jack-knifing it.
