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01-08-2015, 07:03 PM
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Location: Las Cruces
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Originally Posted by instymp
And we used the walkie talkies also but I guess thats old fashioned now I hear, many use their cell phones.
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lol....yes cell phone an Bluetooth through the truck radio.
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2013 Alpine 3500RE
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01-08-2015, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Auburn, Ky
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
lol....yes cell phone an Bluetooth through the truck radio.
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Unfortunately we don't always have cell service where we go.. But always have walkie talkie service..
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01-08-2015, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by instymp
And we used the walkie talkies also but I guess thats old fashioned now I hear, many use their cell phones.
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Where there is cell coverage.
Texting while backing isn't advised. ;-)
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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01-09-2015, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Weaverville, NC
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Yes Sir, hands free, steer with one hand & make threatening gestures to whom ever is guiding you with the other!
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01-10-2015, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Waco, Tx
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I'm an advocate of practice, practice, practice. Take the truck and trailer to a big parking lot and setup some pylons, cones, or even folding camp chairs and learn the trailer and truck.
When we get to a campsite I get out and look it over, plan my moves and then tell the DW exactly what I'm going to do and where my wheels will stop. She then stands where she can see the swing of the tail and my mirrors and keeps an eye out for stuff getting in the way like the kids at the next site.
It took me a while to teach her that if SHE couldn't see BOTH my mirrors the I couldn't see her...
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01-10-2015, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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All these theories will be tested once again this morning when I change sites.
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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01-16-2015, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Lockport, Louisiana
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I agree with Javi's statement above!
A good set of mirrors are your best friend. Practice using the mirrors only and avoid opening the door and sticking your neck out when backing!
Get your rig straight and put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel,
move your hand to the left and the rig will go left. Move your hand to the right and the rig will go right.
Keep your speed when backing to an idle or as slow as possible..too much speed when backing will make it easy to lose control of the trailer.
Always try to back in straight if possible if not always shoot for backing in from the drivers side...not always possible but a lot easier then the blindside.
Like Javi said use an empty parking lot on the weekend...use cones to practice and have some competent helpers. Always check for any overhead obstacles like tree branches, wires etc. especially with the tall 5th wheel trailers.
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