Any Tips on Backing Into Campsites?

[eaglesdare]

is there a name for this syndrome, where we can back up at campgrounds, but not our own back yards?

[CAJUN LADY]

Just remember,

[mcspin50]

[asianflava]

I wouldn't worry about it, it takes practice. I forget the quirks every time I hook up the trailer, almost have to relearn the first time I back it up; especially if it has been a while.

The worst is backing my car hauler when empty. You can't see it until it is really crossed up. It takes me a long time to back that one. I have no shame, I'll keep trying until I finally get it in the spot.

[T@Baker]

After somewhat learning at an empty Walmart, I took my trailer to a state park that's open all year. Hardly anyone there so you can find an empty loop. That was much better practice because you can deal with trees, the angle of the pad, site number posts, etc.

I sometimes wonder why in the world when there's a tree hugging one side, they place the marker post directly on other, leaving you a narrow margin to back into.

I was asked earlier this year by a gentlemen if he wanted me to have him back my trailer in. It was a very weird angle involving a pad off of a "Y". I told it that would be great, but I really need the practice. What I would really appreciate is him giving me direction. He was glad to do that, and I was glad to receive it.

[eaglesdare]

oh yes, the last trip we took even hubby wasn't man enough to back inbetween those trees. he unhooked it and pushed it up into the spot.

[slowcowboy]

luou. thats why slow owns a 4 wide!

I sometimes go down roads in the moutains where you HAVE to back between trees to get turned around!

slow.

[canned o minimum]

There's no shame in disconnecting the teardrop to push it into the spot.. it's called "common sense" or "prudence"

Not to mention how much time it saves and wear and tear on the clutch,etc..