What's the learning curve like??
During the course of my "full-time RV retirement" project, I've immediately dismissed the notion of towing a travel trailer. The reason for this is that I've never towed ANYTHING in my 50 years on thi...
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Learn to use your mirrors when backing and always GOAL when you are not SURE where you are going. Set your drivers side mirror so you can see both the back of the trailer and the wheels. Determine ahead of time exactly where you want the rear corner of the trailer to end up and mark that spot with a rock or something (I have my wife stand there).
Approach the area you want to back into so the opening is on your left and right next to your door. Make a swooping turn to the right and go ahead to the other side of the road and make a swooping turn to he left and pull ahead until you can see the rear of the trailer pointed approximately to the opening. Then you are ready to start backing in.
Once you get the trailer going in the direction of the turn, FOLLOW it in while watching the wheels and rear. Also remember to watch the front of the truck as you turn. Don't wait until the last minute to straighten up the truck. If necessary, stop, pull ahead a bit, and then resume backing. Watch that rock or stick to aim at and make sure the corner heads to that area. As you back in, make small corrections to keep the back corner headed that way. Stop when it reaches your mark.
Always remember to GOAL (Get Out And Look) if you are uncertain about where you are going or what is behind you. Also remember to look UP to make sure there are no branches waiting to get you.:E
After several tries and practices, you will be able to back quite well. :) It really is pretty easy and you will be a pro in no time.:C
Barney
Approach the area you want to back into so the opening is on your left and right next to your door. Make a swooping turn to the right and go ahead to the other side of the road and make a swooping turn to he left and pull ahead until you can see the rear of the trailer pointed approximately to the opening. Then you are ready to start backing in.
Once you get the trailer going in the direction of the turn, FOLLOW it in while watching the wheels and rear. Also remember to watch the front of the truck as you turn. Don't wait until the last minute to straighten up the truck. If necessary, stop, pull ahead a bit, and then resume backing. Watch that rock or stick to aim at and make sure the corner heads to that area. As you back in, make small corrections to keep the back corner headed that way. Stop when it reaches your mark.
Always remember to GOAL (Get Out And Look) if you are uncertain about where you are going or what is behind you. Also remember to look UP to make sure there are no branches waiting to get you.:E
After several tries and practices, you will be able to back quite well. :) It really is pretty easy and you will be a pro in no time.:C
Barney
