Hey all- I want to tow a 20' car hauler behind my Wolf Creek 840 on my 1-ton DWR. The hitch I have now puts the ball right at the edge of the camper's bumper, and all weights and capacities are well within spec. So, my question is: is there a general rule of thumb for the distance from the corner of the camper to the trailer? It's the jacks that stick out the most. For example, when I pull a string from my ball to the edge of the camper, then move thru the arc toward my trailer, I see that I can turn the truck a little more than 45 degrees before contact. Is this acceptable? Or should I expect full 90 degrees with no contact?

Take the set to empty parking and try to make 360 turn, observing the camper corners coming to trailer.

Do what Kay suggests....carefully. Having a spotter is a best practice.

Kayteg1 wrote:Take the set to empty parking and try to make 360 turn, observing the camper corners coming to trailer.Good point. If it clears with the steering wheels at full lock going forward, I'm happy with that. I'll just have to not get stupid and jammed up in reverse.

If you are only hauling open roads and commercial campgrounds, you MAY be able to get away with it but you will need to be careful as you will get to touching quicker than you think. That angle could also become less if the trailer and camper lean into each other when turning tight. While there isn't a set rule, I prefer as close to 90* as possible but I could accept anything that is at least 75*.

Many a DP at the drag races has been contacted by the trailer. Thats why many of us order our trailers with a 6ft tongue. If not very aware and careful you will make contact, and it won't take long.

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ferndaleflyer
Explorer III
Aug 18, 2020
Many a DP at the drag races has been contacted by the trailer. Thats why many of us order our trailers with a 6ft tongue. If not very aware and careful you will make contact, and it won't take long.
kohldad
Explorer III
Aug 18, 2020
If you are only hauling open roads and commercial campgrounds, you MAY be able to get away with it but you will need to be careful as you will get to touching quicker than you think. That angle could also become less if the trailer and camper lean into each other when turning tight. While there isn't a set rule, I prefer as close to 90* as possible but I could accept anything that is at least 75*.
SpeedRacer350
Explorer
Aug 17, 2020
Kayteg1 wrote:
Take the set to empty parking and try to make 360 turn, observing the camper corners coming to trailer.

Good point. If it clears with the steering wheels at full lock going forward, I'm happy with that. I'll just have to not get stupid and jammed up in reverse.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Aug 17, 2020
Do what Kay suggests....carefully. Having a spotter is a best practice.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Aug 17, 2020
Take the set to empty parking and try to make 360 turn, observing the camper corners coming to trailer.

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