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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We have a very small single axle trailer, which (as others have said) is much harder to back up than a long double axle trailer. It took a lot of practice, but we are now fairly good at it.
I say "we" because DW is a key part of the team -- she stands behind the trailer (where I can see her in my mirrors) and indicates which way I should move the back of the trailer. I put my hands on the bottom of the steering wheel and move my hands in the direction she indicates.
The other key trick is to pull forward as needed, to straighten out and to make mid-course corrections. You don't need to go forward far -- just a couple of feet -- and it makes a big difference.
One more thought -- have a sense of humor and some patience with yourself. Don't rush this process.
I say "we" because DW is a key part of the team -- she stands behind the trailer (where I can see her in my mirrors) and indicates which way I should move the back of the trailer. I put my hands on the bottom of the steering wheel and move my hands in the direction she indicates.
The other key trick is to pull forward as needed, to straighten out and to make mid-course corrections. You don't need to go forward far -- just a couple of feet -- and it makes a big difference.
One more thought -- have a sense of humor and some patience with yourself. Don't rush this process.
