Wow, lots of people have towing tips. That's great. I missed what the OP has for a tow vehicle and what he might be planning to purchase for a trailer, but I think most people are saying the same things: longer trailer is easier to back up, practice at home or in a parking lot...driving forward is a piece of cake. Depending on the weight of the trailer with the tractor on it, a trailer brake is going to be critical. Pretty much anything more than a subcompact tractor probably needs a trailer brake and heavier-duty trailer. Here's my setup: