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moandguy

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When you are backing, put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel, not the top. Now when you want the rear of the trailer to go to the right turn the steering wheel (again from the bottom) to the right.

 

Much easier than trying to remember, think about, turning the steering wheel opposite from the way you want the trailer to go.

 

Also I second the recommendation to find an open parking lot and just practice backing. Cones are nice, but most parking lots have lines painted on the ground for you to follow.

 

One thing about a short trailer, like the 17 footer you have. It is harder to back than a 30 footer. This is because once the back of the trailer starts to turn, it takes longer, or more movement of the tow vehicle, to limit the turn or straighten it out. If you are towing with a short tow vehicle it makes it easier. If you have a long pickup truck it is more difficult.

 

So when backing, try to make sure when you start the back of the trailer turning, to starting straightening out your tow vehicle a lot sooner than you think you need to. You will have to pull forward to straighten out the trailer and then start the backing of the trailer several times before you get the hang of it. It takes practice.

Very ingenious way to explain a "somewhat" complex and confusing maneuver!! Very good sir!

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