tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post7141627178400440830..comments2024-02-08T00:23:50.596-08:00Comments on Girl Camping: Practice Tips For Backing Up Your TrailerGirl Camping Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14089624829939885404noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-34324669153294404932019-10-15T13:33:09.621-07:002019-10-15T13:33:09.621-07:00If more people that write articles really concerne...If more people that write articles really concerned themselves with writing great content like you, more readers would be interested in their writings. Thank you for caring about your content. <a href="https://www.midamericarv.com/" rel="nofollow">elevation used travel trailer in Missouri</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-72395631065371908002019-02-24T00:46:52.576-08:002019-02-24T00:46:52.576-08:00These websites are really needed, you can learn a ...These websites are really needed, you can learn a lot. <a href="http://www.campcrave.com/best-fish-finders-with-gps" rel="nofollow">Jean</a><br />Luck Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11407845258757115722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-46830117796522251932017-07-02T05:39:00.199-07:002017-07-02T05:39:00.199-07:00I have pulled trailers, drove mh, but with a spott...I have pulled trailers, drove mh, but with a spotter.I bought a 27 foot to travel easier, but my passed away (my mom). I am taking her ashes home, now I am a mess. It is like I forgot everything I did, and I sit frozen. Thanks for your kinds tips. After the 4th, I will find a parking lot with space. I have asked for help and I get laughed at. Thanks for the tips. Will try again. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450248821150157975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-82062883817728816042016-08-14T14:51:48.828-07:002016-08-14T14:51:48.828-07:00I think I'm gonna buy a 19' camper this co...I think I'm gonna buy a 19' camper this coming Friday having panic attack on backing up, thanks for all the advice. Will reread it many times..And practice many times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105498513697485230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-11975171353940795202015-08-29T08:48:29.599-07:002015-08-29T08:48:29.599-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325828102679753478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-24180135759841320262015-05-31T05:28:09.194-07:002015-05-31T05:28:09.194-07:00Whoa Nelly! I agree on both counts!Whoa Nelly! I agree on both counts!Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-13961021603523886162015-05-31T05:27:43.224-07:002015-05-31T05:27:43.224-07:00Whoa Nelly! I agree on both counts!Whoa Nelly! I agree on both counts!Emjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082133928312864426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-51609937524788174712014-04-14T00:03:02.956-07:002014-04-14T00:03:02.956-07:00Im a guy...and I appreciate the adviceIm a guy...and I appreciate the adviceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487854131353218508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-34175209387001308642014-04-14T00:01:52.233-07:002014-04-14T00:01:52.233-07:00Im a guy...and I appreciate the adviceIm a guy...and I appreciate the adviceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487854131353218508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-32951570519040832592014-03-13T11:09:56.405-07:002014-03-13T11:09:56.405-07:00Good directions for someone just learning. A coupl...Good directions for someone just learning. A couple of small adds to the original.....unless your DH is different than most, take someone else with you while you practice. Also, remember to make little corrections as you back not huge ones....it takes a bit for the change in direction to happen especially with a little longer trailer. Anyone can learn this.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-73800829396841378812013-02-03T20:14:41.641-08:002013-02-03T20:14:41.641-08:00If you put both hands on the bottom of the steerin...If you put both hands on the bottom of the steering wheel with your thumbs to the outside.....your trailer will go in the direction that your thumbs are pointing. Grab it palms up and curl your fingers toward you.<br />You must learn to use both mirrors and like the article says....practice, practice, practice!!!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979945533814714087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-23294361390879195102012-09-19T01:14:30.737-07:002012-09-19T01:14:30.737-07:00No need in stretching your neck to look out the wi...No need in stretching your neck to look out the window over your shoulder........learn to do it right, learn to use the side mirrors!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-38662056928142249582012-09-18T21:23:46.311-07:002012-09-18T21:23:46.311-07:00One simple easy step to backing a trailer............One simple easy step to backing a trailer.........put one hand on the BOTTOM inside of your steering wheel, look out the driver side mirror(learn to love this mirror), simply turn the steering wheel in the direction the trailer needs to goAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-14586892313185970302012-09-18T17:46:06.563-07:002012-09-18T17:46:06.563-07:00I pull a 1968 13'canned ham with a Subaru Forr...I pull a 1968 13'canned ham with a Subaru Forrester with factory side mirrors. When I'm backing to the left I hang my head out the window and watch which way the camper goes. I put my steering hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and steer left for the camper to go left; steer right for the camper to go right - very little thinking required. If I'm backing on my off side where I can't see the camper, I watch my side mirrors. If the camper appears in my driver's side or passenger side mirror, I put my hand on top of the steering wheel and turn the wheel toward the mirror to "chase the camper out of there." One last hint: If someone is directing you, decide before they start whether they are telling you which direction to turn the steering wheel or which direction the camper needs to go when they shout, "Left!" or "Right!" I also have them check and see whether or not my front wheels are straight before I start backing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-66751595636963215852012-09-18T13:58:30.533-07:002012-09-18T13:58:30.533-07:00Oh, yeah, but a 5th wheel adds a whole 'nother...Oh, yeah, but a 5th wheel adds a whole 'nother can of worms re: backing and turning. It's way different than a bumper hitch. The reaction time is much quicker as far as the trailer moving in whatever direction. Ask me how I know these things. :>)Anna Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-26686902953874304842012-09-18T10:47:03.764-07:002012-09-18T10:47:03.764-07:00Now there is a whole 'nuther topic, LOL!Now there is a whole 'nuther topic, LOL!Girl Camping Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089624829939885404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-77059836112888948102012-09-18T10:13:35.594-07:002012-09-18T10:13:35.594-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.mogalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327201611121809916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-80070637883877109322012-09-18T09:58:33.744-07:002012-09-18T09:58:33.744-07:00this is wonderful now if someone could help me loa...this is wonderful now if someone could help me load my pickup camper i will be all set thanksvickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02844495138397030055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-68135134491572964582012-09-18T09:52:56.835-07:002012-09-18T09:52:56.835-07:00I use this method also...makes it very easy to rem...I use this method also...makes it very easy to remember which way I will be pushing the trailer. I camp all the time on my own.Cynthia Cooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-51769957791674500082012-07-10T12:12:16.298-07:002012-07-10T12:12:16.298-07:00One challenge of backing into a camping spot is th...One challenge of backing into a camping spot is the road is often narrow not giving much room for a straight back in. My method involves two steps. First the scoop. When traveling on the little road cross imaginary traffic like you were turning into the spot (scoop) but then continue out of the camping spot and return the tow vehicle to the road. This angles the trailer into the correct spot. Then put hand on the bottom of the steering wheel an begin backing slowly into. Turning the steering wheel to the left if the trailer needs to come back to the drivers side. Turning the steering wheel to the right when the trailer needs to go to the passenger side. Voila!klbexploreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294131539793643894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-80240454297021732412012-07-10T12:03:47.707-07:002012-07-10T12:03:47.707-07:00Very true about the smaller campers being harder t...Very true about the smaller campers being harder to back up. Every inch of movement by the tow vehicle affects the trailer--not much margin for error.<br /><br />All the more reason to learn how to back up, one or two inches at a time!Girl Camping Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089624829939885404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-58325637612259369152012-07-10T11:43:03.229-07:002012-07-10T11:43:03.229-07:00Thanks for the information and tips. I might add,...Thanks for the information and tips. I might add, however, that the smaller the camper, the more difficult it is to back one up. But, do NOT let that discourage you! Once you've mastered backing up a small camper (Our is a 14 foot Shasta) you can haul/maneuver and park a 44 foot 5th wheeler on a dime! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-56023395920309018072012-05-09T00:32:15.719-07:002012-05-09T00:32:15.719-07:00Nice tips here, keep continuing good contents. I&#...Nice tips here, keep continuing good contents. I've bookmarked it.<br /><br />A question here, did you use <a href="http://www.quictents.co.uk/quictent-marquee-party-tent.html" title="party tent" rel="nofollow">party tent</a>?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-18844442409458227332012-05-03T15:44:21.143-07:002012-05-03T15:44:21.143-07:00And thanks for the reminder that we didn't lea...And thanks for the reminder that we didn't learn to drive without practice, practice, practice!<br />I can still clearly remember the moment with my driver's ed teacher when I felt, and he said, "You've got it!" That was the moment that the car became an extension of me and I can't wait until I can feel the same way backing my little trailer. That is the moment when I will own the world! :)lopohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742372873357212086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272645414141717628.post-91839988111575722912012-02-07T08:57:46.519-08:002012-02-07T08:57:46.519-08:00Such good advice,,, and especially giving the 2 di...Such good advice,,, and especially giving the 2 different versions of where your hands are on the steering wheel...( on top or on bottom)... I tend to use the bottom method,,, just because it's the 1st way I was taught,, but I should practice my hands using the 'on top' method a bit more... just in case.<br />Wagons HO!Katmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05565356851047748072noreply@blogger.com