Backing up to an inclined and narrow driveway
Hi All, Greetings from a soon-to-be first-time trailer owner. My wife and I finally decided to buy a Coachmen Clipper 16RBD trailer. We are excited. I'm watching youtube videos on how to backup ...
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rbpru wrote:
* It is not a race.
OP - This is probably the best advice you can receive when you're new to trailering. Every once in a while we all get into complex situations. You're better off slowing down, staying calm, and thinking things through before proceeding. When you're moving faster that your hands, feet, and brain can react then you end up making some silly and expensive mistakes.
Renting the U-Haul was a smart move in more ways than one. Not only are getting practice, but you're practicing with a fairly difficult trailer to master. You would think the shorter a trailer the easier it would be to back, but the opposite is true. Those little trailers are quite sensitive and get out of alignment very easily. If you're doing well with it then your new 16' trailer will be a breeze.
When backing into such a tight space, make sure your spotter is attentive, very observant, and frequently relaying information. You don't have a lot of room to play with so the spotter has to be on top of their game.
