- Good mirrors
- Use hand on bottom of steering wheel trick
- Spotter with agreed to protocols (we use driverside and passenger side in lieu of right and left)
- Two way radio with vox for hands free or cell phone with blue tooth (problem is that your cell phone may not work everywhere)
- Get set to back up then get out and visualize where the trailer needs to go (e.g., if there are hook ups or site features to take advantage of)
- Don't do anything you can't undo by just going forward...and don't be afraid to go forward for a better try at it.
- As you make a move backward, let the TV follow the trailer (this is a tough concept but basically will set the TV in line with the trailer as close as possible at it's resting point.
- be mindful of hitching and unhitching. I've backed into places where the grade made it difficult to hitch and unhitch the trailer....my driveway is a good example.
- Practice and don't be afraid- just don't get too close to anything until you have a lot of confidence. BTW, you usually don't have to get dangerously close to most things except if you put it in your garage.
- There's nothing wrong with pull throughs except they're usually not in the best spots.
Phil
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