Camera systems
Are camera systems worth the time, money and effort? I have some trouble estimating the length of the trailer when changing lanes. Luckily, only managed to receive the "one finger salute" once and I s...
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Most times of the day, your trailer will cast a shadow on the road, sometimes just a very tiny one, but nevertheless a shadow of some kind. I use this shadow, along with my mirrors to tell me when it is clear to move over a lane or move back in after passing. This is what was done when I used to drive over the road semi's also.
After a while, you can just about tell where the rear of your trailer is without looking for a shadow but it does help.
Agree that some drivers will try to close up the opening when you have your turn signal on but that has never bothered me much. I am much bigger than they are and the one finger salute means nothing. Has only happened once or twice in the past 60 years or so of towing.
Barney
wmoses wrote:
This "shadow" business is intriguing....
Most times of the day, your trailer will cast a shadow on the road, sometimes just a very tiny one, but nevertheless a shadow of some kind. I use this shadow, along with my mirrors to tell me when it is clear to move over a lane or move back in after passing. This is what was done when I used to drive over the road semi's also.
After a while, you can just about tell where the rear of your trailer is without looking for a shadow but it does help.
Agree that some drivers will try to close up the opening when you have your turn signal on but that has never bothered me much. I am much bigger than they are and the one finger salute means nothing. Has only happened once or twice in the past 60 years or so of towing.
Barney
