Solo reversing into a known spot

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by franklyfrank

Practice, Practice, Practice.
Before I even begin the back up I stop at a reasonable distance away and walk the area and the spot. I mentally replay how to set up for the backing up, see whats in my way, including above and after all that I follow through.
I am a firm believer of learning to use your mirrors and that's where practice comes in. Its great to have all the back up aids but nothing beats learning how to do it by the mirrors. Your brain will learn how to do it.
And yes be patient take it slow and get out of the truck as many times as necessary.
Its like learning a new dance. [emphasis added]

. . . or how to ride a bike . . .



An old post in an old thread, but great timeless advice!

Once you learn to ride a bike, it is second nature.

Ditto for backing up the rig.

Peter

[lsbrodsky]

Yeah, even though I travel with my wife, each backing event is as if I were alone.....
Larry

[mythbuster88]

Also it helps to use the 4WD transfer case to go super slow.

[brick1]

Use 12 ft long 2X4’s and place them to guide you in. Set them so that if the trailer tires don’t rub the boards. As long as you can see them in your rear view mirrors, you are positioned correctly.

[captsquid]

A few years back I had a 22' boat and a narrow driveway with a dog leg. There just wasn't room to swing the front of the truck in either direction. A front hitch made the parking effortless. After the first time I had my marks noted. The hookup without safety chains and electrical was easy and only took about 5 minutes.

[ROBERT CROSS]

What I have used at home for the boat in the beginning..goes away by itself.

Bob
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[mythbuster88]

Originally Posted by lsbrodsky

Yeah, even though I travel with my wife, each backing event is as if I were alone.....
Larry

HA HA, you described my backing experience!