Backing the TT into the Space

BellaLynda wrote:
Well, today we took our TT to the empty college parking lot to practice backing into a "campsite". John took first at the wheel and I spotted, then we switched and I took the wheel and he spotted. Two hours later neither of us was very successful at getting our little 21' TT into the "campsite" :E I tried the "scoop" several times but just could not get it right. We both continued to jackknife and then couldn't figure out how to get the TT into the site without doing so. Frustrated, but laughing, we agreed it's going to take practice, practice, practice! Without someone to teach us the right way, or to tell us what we're doing wrong, we figure we'll be practicing for a LONG time :R After a bit of discussion on the way home, we concluded that we think we're turning the steering wheel too much. I just finished watching several you tube videos, but bottom line, I believe it's just going to take DOING IT until we get it right. We have reservations next week at a state park not too far from where we are in FL, but John is thinking we should cancel them until we get this backing up thing down. I'm thinking we should go and use that experience as part of our practicing.

We're still working on the best option for easy access into the trailer for John.

Yes it is true the shorter the trailer the harder it is to back it in. And keep in mind to turn the steering wheel slowly, as for me, I sometimes have problems, sometimes I get it in in one shot and sometimes not. Practice, practice, practice.. I am still learning with every trip that we make. Good luck and enjoy your camping days!!


Kennedy>>>