Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Trailer Backing - Shorter versus Longer

Would it be easier to back a shorter trailer than a longer trailer?

You would think so but that’s not the case.

If you don’t believe me take a garden tractor with a small trailer attached to it and try backing it up. You can look over your shoulder and see everything you are doing but it is still difficult to back it up. A shorter trailer reacts much quicker to steering movements than a longer trailer. This is because the trailers axles are the pivot point and on a shorter trailer the axles are closer to the hitch ball mount on the tow vehicle. If you’re backing a pop-up or short travel trailer it will require slower reactions and movements in the steering wheel than a longer trailer will.

Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitch Work & Backing DVD

Tow Your 5th Wheel Trailer Like a Pro DVD


Drive your Motorhome Like a Pro DVD

Happy RV Learning!
Mark Polk
RV Education 101

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