Willl
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Dirt, take a browse through my Photobucket.
Trying to back a trailer is no fun
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2manyrocks
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Backing a trailer is like finishing drywall. The more you mess with it, the worse it gets. Got to get it right to start with or it gets further and further and further away from you.
rdbrumfield
Veteran Member
This brings to memory of a lady friend of mine that needed my pu. It is a dakota and i made a trailer for it that is the same width. She took it to town for some reason and when she got there and parked, she got out and realized she had a trailer sticking out in road. Thank goodness she didn't try to parallel park.
So glad I didn't build it with the axle sticking out past the truck, she would most likely hooked a tire going around a corner.
I got a scolding for that one. First time she had ever pulled one.
So glad I didn't build it with the axle sticking out past the truck, she would most likely hooked a tire going around a corner.
I got a scolding for that one. First time she had ever pulled one.
WantedWolf
Gold Member
Hi Willl.
Sorry off thread, but I did look thru your pics you seem to build some handy items. I love the pintle converter.
2 questions.
1- how long does it take to remove your topper with your tractor setup?
2- What is the purpose of the fold-out fenders on the flat deck trailer?
Willl
Elite Member
1) About a hour.
2) It's a 'car hauler' feature, gives clearance so you can open the car door.
2) It's a 'car hauler' feature, gives clearance so you can open the car door.
Willl
Elite Member
My late Uncle had a utility trailer that was kind of unique. Had double ball hitches and a single rear swivel wheel.
Backing up was a piece-O-cake.
Backing up was a piece-O-cake.
Sackett2
Platinum Member
I got an above average backing ability; I can do it with or without using mirrors, depending on the mood of the day. Just don't depend on me doing it one specific way. I learned most of my backing skills when I had a f-250 supercab long bed, slide in-camper, a 19' boat and a single lane driveway in town on a busy street.
I would park in the church parking lot and wait until late evening when the traffic slowed down. then try to quickly get it stabbed into the driveway; using the small mirrors. got pretty good at it and never hit anything!
I would park in the church parking lot and wait until late evening when the traffic slowed down. then try to quickly get it stabbed into the driveway; using the small mirrors. got pretty good at it and never hit anything!
denmansoft
Gold Member
As long as my mirrors aren't in the bushes I can do OK. Not good but OK.
I haven't had to go down to the boat ramp for entertainment since finding TBN.
I haven't had to go down to the boat ramp for entertainment since finding TBN.
Egon
Epic Contributor
Fellows and Gals. I think most of you missed the whole point. I don't have mirrors on my JD 2305 and for about 6 years have trouble even turning my neck 90 degrees sideways.
To look backwards, I have to turn 90 degrees around in my seat and that is hard to do. Going to add a vidieo camera later.
Years ago I could easily back a 45' trailer between two pine trees with a total of 7" clearance using a 3/4 ton normal length pickup(with mirrors of course).
Hello Sackett2. I am TSgt Ret USAF also 52-73.
To look backwards, I have to turn 90 degrees around in my seat and that is hard to do. Going to add a vidieo camera later.
Years ago I could easily back a 45' trailer between two pine trees with a total of 7" clearance using a 3/4 ton normal length pickup(with mirrors of course).
Hello Sackett2. I am TSgt Ret USAF also 52-73.
