Ever have issues backing the trailer up?

Issues? Yes, all the time. Especially at home where I have to back into a gravel path that is about 10 feet wide! The tendency is to swing too short which requires either starting over of going forward then back, etc.
I also have trouble backing into a grass site where there are no sightlines to guide me. Getting into the site is no problem it's making sure it is straight with all the rest of the RV's.
I've considered laying out a piece of rope where I want the RV to end up but haven't tried it yet.

Great video. I like the passengers and drivers side commands and I'm going to ask the DW to use those. I also do the "scoop" but think I have been doing it to shallow all this time.

The best way to back a trailer is to not get into a hurry.

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I also have trouble backing into a grass site where there are no sightlines to guide me. Getting into the site is no problem it's making sure it is straight with all the rest of the RV's.
I've considered laying out a piece of rope where I want the RV to end up but haven't tried it yet.

I've had the same issue, especially at state parks. I tried using ropes but then had trouble seeing them clearly. Ended up buying a length of 2" wide bright orange web strapping which I lay down marking right and left sides of where I want to park. Makes it much easier for me.

Don

It gets easier the more I do it. The popup was hard because it was so short and I could barely see it.

It's a great feeling once you've mastered backing up a trailer. For peace of mind and for not being subject to everyone watching you attempt it over and over again.

I've definitely noticed it's easier to back up a longer trailer. My friend has an Audi Crossover and was towing a couple jet skis. He had never towed or backed up before and I was trying to coach him on how to do it, since I've towed all over the place. After some other guys at the boat ramp got fed up waiting for him, I jumped in and backed it up for him. I'm not sure if it was just the shortness of the trailer or the very active steering on the Audi, but it took more work to get it where I Wanted it to go as it always wanted to go to one side or the other. I never had to pull forward to straighten out, but it was def not a straight line like with my TT.

Good video. The DW and I had already developed some of the methods shown, including the “scoop” when the road was wide enough and selecting an alternate campsite rather than wrestle into a tighter spot. The walkie-talkies seem like a good idea.

Unfortunately with the cap on the back I cannot look over my shoulder. But we do;
• Keep the hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and move it in the direction we want the TT to go.
• Have a spotter directing the TT since they can better judge the TT wheel locations and the turning path.
• Never rush, if it takes ten tries, it takes ten tries.

Have parked it myself but I use a lot of the “GOAL” principle; Get Out And Look.

I also gets easier with time and experience.

Great video, I use the scoop method as well, I truly believe thats the only way to get the TT in the spot. It is not always an easy task, I have punted a couple of times to get it right and I have never felt bad about doing it.

I did last Thu!!! Lol

New trailer (about 5' longer), completely dark out, and a shank that is shorter than what I have been using.... Came home from the w/e trip and only had to adjust once (middle of the afternoon!).

Most times I do pretty good, but once in a blue moon we all have a bad day..... ??

As mentioned, take your time. I like to walk the campsite to look at it before parking the trailer.

As for the Audi and jet skis, have your friend buy a longer ball mount than he has now. That will help more than some realize.

Good video, I learned one thing, the scoop. As a previous poster mentioned my favourite trick is turning the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction I want the trailer to go. That one has helped considerably. I also have a camera on the back of the trailer, which helps.