Fifth wheel backing
First, I've been towing for 45 years, but it's always been a travel trailer. And, I was good, no brag, just fact. I remember parallel parking my van and 37 foot trailer at a parking area in Deadwood...
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clev wrote:
First, I've been towing for 45 years, but it's always been a travel trailer. And, I was good, no brag, just fact. I remember parallel parking my van and 37 foot trailer at a parking area in Deadwood, SD quite a few years back. I got my first five in November and tow it with an F350 long bed SuperDuty and I can't make it do anything; I've tried until I'm exasperated. I know which way to cut it, but it seems like it takes forever for the input to, well, input. I have a 60 ft long garage with 12 ft wide door that I back it into, and this last time, it took an hour, plus divorce threats from my wife. I've always been told how easy it is to back up a five, so what am I doing wrong?
Don't feel bad; same with me. Give me one half of an inch on either side, and no problem backing in, first time every time. Til I bought a fifth wheeler. Have a heck of a time backing in, mainly because I usually can't see the drivers side when backing. If I can see, it only takes an hour or so to back in. Kidding. Just kidding! But I am getting better...
Just bought a new rear observation camera yesterday; don't know if it will help or not, but by God I'll be able to see behind me! :B
