How well does a 28BH track behind tow vehicle
Never pulled anything that long before. I have a 20ft bass boat. The wheels are set well toward the back and wider than truck's stance so i'm use to wide turns but I!m wondering how far off the TV tra...
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Hi,
Normally it only takes a few miles to catch on to the turning of the trailer. Best to not practice in a small area, or crowded sstreets, and like sugested above, try a empty mall parking lot from 7 am to 9 am on a weekday, or a bit earlier on weekeds.
You should start your turn about the center of the right lane, but never get into the right turn lanes while towing, it just gets you to close to the curb, only go about 1/2 way into the lane when you are about 100' from the intersection, and then as you turn, aim the truck towards the left side of YOUR lane, and keep the front tires pointed that direction. You should always practice never going over the center line of the street you are turning onto, because you will never know what will be there after the turn. Normally the street you will turn onto will be fairly empty, but it could have a large vehicle coming towards you, you will need to stay out of it's way.
Your trailer will be on the right hand side of the road, and starting to follow the truck into the center of the road, it might take about 40 - 80' to get the trailer to the center of your lane, behind you. Then you can resume driving down the center of the lane you picked.
The secret to backing is put your hand at the bottom of your steering wheel, then if you want the rear of the trailer to go right, turn your hand to the right (from the bottom of the steering wheel). Left for left. It helps many figure it all out.
Good luck,
Enjoy the larger RV, you will grow into it in a month anyway, and in a couple of years you might be trading up o a fifth wheel and larger tow vehicle.
Fred.
Normally it only takes a few miles to catch on to the turning of the trailer. Best to not practice in a small area, or crowded sstreets, and like sugested above, try a empty mall parking lot from 7 am to 9 am on a weekday, or a bit earlier on weekeds.
You should start your turn about the center of the right lane, but never get into the right turn lanes while towing, it just gets you to close to the curb, only go about 1/2 way into the lane when you are about 100' from the intersection, and then as you turn, aim the truck towards the left side of YOUR lane, and keep the front tires pointed that direction. You should always practice never going over the center line of the street you are turning onto, because you will never know what will be there after the turn. Normally the street you will turn onto will be fairly empty, but it could have a large vehicle coming towards you, you will need to stay out of it's way.
Your trailer will be on the right hand side of the road, and starting to follow the truck into the center of the road, it might take about 40 - 80' to get the trailer to the center of your lane, behind you. Then you can resume driving down the center of the lane you picked.
The secret to backing is put your hand at the bottom of your steering wheel, then if you want the rear of the trailer to go right, turn your hand to the right (from the bottom of the steering wheel). Left for left. It helps many figure it all out.
Good luck,
Enjoy the larger RV, you will grow into it in a month anyway, and in a couple of years you might be trading up o a fifth wheel and larger tow vehicle.
Fred.
