Backing My Trailer. Is This Doable?
Here's what I have. Travel trailer is 35' and truck is 15'. The road is 20' wide (including the shoulders) with ditches on both sides. The property is fenced with a 20' wide gate and driveway. Is ...
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".....mount a hitch on the front of the truck."
This suggestion has always confused me to no end.
I always assumed that I would have less visibility pushing a TT in front of me, considering I'd not have the advantage of tow mirrors. If a TT is wide enough that you'd need tow mirrors to see around it (assuming it's the length of the cab and 5' - 8' of the bed behind your point of view) I can't help but assume if the TT were in front of you, it would block your vision.
Fortunately, I tow an Aliner so I can actually see over the camper when backing up, in the rear view or side mirrors. But, if I had a TT and was pushing it in front of me I can't imagine I'd see anything in front of me except the TT.
This suggestion has always confused me to no end.
I always assumed that I would have less visibility pushing a TT in front of me, considering I'd not have the advantage of tow mirrors. If a TT is wide enough that you'd need tow mirrors to see around it (assuming it's the length of the cab and 5' - 8' of the bed behind your point of view) I can't help but assume if the TT were in front of you, it would block your vision.
Fortunately, I tow an Aliner so I can actually see over the camper when backing up, in the rear view or side mirrors. But, if I had a TT and was pushing it in front of me I can't imagine I'd see anything in front of me except the TT.
