Backing up to an inclined and narrow driveway
Hi All, Greetings from a soon-to-be first-time trailer owner. My wife and I finally decided to buy a Coachmen Clipper 16RBD trailer. We are excited. I'm watching youtube videos on how to backup ...
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You'll have to answer, not us, will it fit or not? Doing the math sounds like it will. Next, start out straight and back slow to see what the steering wheel does to the direction of the trailer. That, itself, is a learning experience. It doesn't sound like a second person will be much help until you see how the tow backs the trailer. It takes a lot of "move a little then get out and check".
Your next challenge is the incline. If the rear of the trailer (probably the levers) looks they will drag before the tires get to the start of the slope, place some boards under them and as you back, they will lift the rear. You'll have to experiment with the number of boards to give you the height...a second person can help with that. Videos will help once you get the feel of backing. You're gonna need mirrors that can see the rear of the TT.
You will also have quick reactions from the trailer when moving the steering wheel because of your short trailer wheelbase.
Your next challenge is the incline. If the rear of the trailer (probably the levers) looks they will drag before the tires get to the start of the slope, place some boards under them and as you back, they will lift the rear. You'll have to experiment with the number of boards to give you the height...a second person can help with that. Videos will help once you get the feel of backing. You're gonna need mirrors that can see the rear of the TT.
You will also have quick reactions from the trailer when moving the steering wheel because of your short trailer wheelbase.
