Tried to post a video response, but no go, today. Here's a simpler hint for backing a trailer:
Use the mirror technique, just as you said. Then simply place your hand at the bottom of the wheel, and move your hand in the direction that you want your trailer to go, in relation to your mirror. It works! Try it!
I have not used the bottom of the wheel technique but it will work fine. When learning it is good to know a couple different ways and pick what works for them. Once they understand how the trailer pivots around the wheels and how long it takes to react then they've got it. Any time they get in trouble the can always pull ahead a bit and start again.
The tip on putting your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel works great!
oldfart387 10 months ago
easier said than done...
irish89055 1 year ago
Tried to post a video response, but no go, today. Here's a simpler hint for backing a trailer:
Use the mirror technique, just as you said. Then simply place your hand at the bottom of the wheel, and move your hand in the direction that you want your trailer to go, in relation to your mirror. It works! Try it!
Russ Taft
Taftster 2 years ago 2
Thanks Taftster
I have not used the bottom of the wheel technique but it will work fine. When learning it is good to know a couple different ways and pick what works for them. Once they understand how the trailer pivots around the wheels and how long it takes to react then they've got it. Any time they get in trouble the can always pull ahead a bit and start again.
spnd 2 years ago