How well does a 28BH track behind tow vehicle

[TecheMan]

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 track would a 28bh be. I'm wondering about getting it home and having to turn it on some smaller roads. And does anyone know if a 26bh would follow the TV any tighter. That is as small as my DW will go. I know this is a difficult question to answer but the street coming on to my street is about a two lane road at best meaning two cars can just get by. There is some accessible shoulders about 5ft. Also is it better to turn as wide as possible and turn the TV real sharp are does it track better with a more cicular turn as wide as you can turn.Sorry so complex just never pulled anything like this and don't have a clue. I would hate to buy something and I can't get it home. Is there any thing out there that can make knowing this any easier.
Any advice welcome. TecheMan

[TecheMan]

I want to thank everyone who has took the time to help me. This a great place to learn from others.
TecheMan

[TecheMan]

Dtaylor wrote:
I tow a 21ft Stratos and a 30ft TT. The main issue I had, and still have sometimes is judging distance when backing so I always use a spotter. Turns, especially sharp turns, you have to watch out more for tail swing on a TT that you do not have with a bass boat. The wheels on a TT are more center mounted than rear mounted like on a boat trailer. Other than the fact that a TT catches more air, I really cannot tell much difference as far as highway towing. I think the biggest issue is your confidence/comfort level. As for the width, from outside to outside, they are about the same. We have some really narrow roads that my butt cheek pinches the seat on when towing both, so that part is the same. I think you are over thinking. It becomes second nature just like it has with your boat

Thanks I am extremely good at backing my boat. The key is knowing where your wheels are when starting to back up. They will start making the turn from that point and continue to do so. The tail will swing to follow the wheels. So if you get your wheels where they need to be before backing half the job is won. My biggest concern was will I make wide turn with this long TT and still not beable to get it on my street. Thanks TecheMan I appreciate this I really do. It is so nice to have a place like this where others are willing to help one another with stuff like this.

[TecheMan]

Golden_HVAC wrote:
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.

Thanks so much Fred for taking so much time to try to answer my questions it is greatly appreciated. TecheMan

[certified106]

My 28 footer track just a couple inches outside my truck. It's not much at all and very easy to compensate for.

[TecheMan]

Taz 23 wrote:
Towing the travel trailer will not be any more difficult than your bass boat. You will however want to keep an eye out for overhead obsticles (such as tree branches) that you would not even notice with your boat. Take your time and practice and you will soon be able to pull it and back it up easy enough.

So it tracks similar to the bass boat. I noticed the wheels on the TT are further back just in distance than the boat but they are underneath the TT where the bass boat the wheels are toward the back of the trailer but outside makeing it's wheel stance wider than the tow vehicle. I currently have no trouble getting my bass boat home and in the yard. I have a two car driveway with the right side well open to the back yard.
Thanks Techeman

[WyoTraveler]

Just watch out for those litte rice rockets trying to sneak by on the right side when making a right turn and leaving space on right side.

[Taz_23]

Towing the travel trailer will not be any more difficult than your bass boat. You will however want to keep an eye out for overhead obsticles (such as tree branches) that you would not even notice with your boat. Take your time and practice and you will soon be able to pull it and back it up easy enough.

[Golden_HVAC]

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.

[Dtaylor]

I tow a 21ft Stratos and a 30ft TT. The main issue I had, and still have sometimes is judging distance when backing so I always use a spotter. Turns, especially sharp turns, you have to watch out more for tail swing on a TT that you do not have with a bass boat. The wheels on a TT are more center mounted than rear mounted like on a boat trailer. Other than the fact that a TT catches more air, I really cannot tell much difference as far as highway towing. I think the biggest issue is your confidence/comfort level. As for the width, from outside to outside, they are about the same. We have some really narrow roads that my butt cheek pinches the seat on when towing both, so that part is the same. I think you are over thinking. It becomes second nature just like it has with your boat

[russellsawatsky]

You have to go wide around the corner your trailer will track inside your tv but it won't be a lot if you are able to find a empty parking lot practices turning it will help even our 310 BHDS and F150 screw 6.5'box can get around almost any corner happy camping you shouldn't need both lanes you will need all of your lane still best to practice someplace with lots of room if you can:B

[TecheMan]

That's what I figured if you can pass two cars on a street I should be able to turn on to that road. But I will need both lanes to get on. Will any additional curb be needed?
Thanks TecheMan

[Terryallan]

Nope, It's not ging to follow the TV wheel tracks. You will have to swing wide, But a two lane road should be enough.