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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A 15 foot tow vehicle and a 35 foot trailer combination should be able to back into some tight spots very easy. I think you'll have no problem. The longer the trailer and the shorter the wheel base of the tow vehicle, the tighter and easier they are to back up. Long wheel base tow vehicles are much, much more restrictive and need wider turns, especially backing.
Why not get the measurements of your drive way, the road and sketch it out.
Then go to a large parking lot, set up some cones or markers of some sort and practice backing in, simulating your drive and road, and the ditches and everything. You'll quickly get the exact feel for where and how you need to be positioned before backing in.
I often do pre-practice sessions in a high school parking lot exactly like this and it helps a LOT. After a few successful attempts, you won't need the aid of the parking lot. You'll just "know" the limitations of your rig combination and your ability to make it happen or not.
Why not get the measurements of your drive way, the road and sketch it out.
Then go to a large parking lot, set up some cones or markers of some sort and practice backing in, simulating your drive and road, and the ditches and everything. You'll quickly get the exact feel for where and how you need to be positioned before backing in.
I often do pre-practice sessions in a high school parking lot exactly like this and it helps a LOT. After a few successful attempts, you won't need the aid of the parking lot. You'll just "know" the limitations of your rig combination and your ability to make it happen or not.
