How to back up a short trailer

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[mrdave777]

Jim-good video, thanks for posting! I am just a little concerned about the novice driver/beginner trying to put all of this to work. Sometimes its best just to pound the pavement and put all of those little exercises to the back of your mind...

[jimscee]

@mrdave777 I agree with you. There's nothing like actually getting out there and doing it. The main thing I wanted was for them to remember not to oversteer if they had a short trailer or if their tandems were forward. If you remember that before you start backing it will save some work.

[mrdave777]

@jimscee Thank you so much for the reply...its nice to hear from you! I wanted to get your opinion, although you may have covered this before!? I wanted to ask on behalf of the viewers of your videos...what is more difficult to back up in any situation, a 28' trailer or 53' trailer-THANKS!

[jimscee]

@mrdave777 Well, if I had my choice I'd have a 28' to make deliveries only because you need less room if there's a lot of obstacles around, or if it's a small area. But like I said in the video, if you're used to a 53' and all of a sudden you have to back up a 28' it can be tricky. Makes you look like a beginner again:)

[mcrockett2001]

Hey Jim, good to see you making videos again. Hope you are doing well.

[jimscee]

@mcrockett2001 Thanks Matt

[GaubatzNinety3]

i like your vids subbed id like to drive a semi

[realmtnwoman]

Perfect! I am ready to help my husband by backing up the boat trailer after launching. I have tried and the challenges you highlight have happened but now I have a better understanding. Thanks!

[wetterwashington]

@shananagans5

Yes it can be done, but it takes a skilled driver and is not easy.

[MARTINEZ232527]

Your videos have teached me alot , can u make a video showing us how to hook and unhook the trailer to the truck ?

[mmvv1968]

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