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Old 01-12-2014, 02:23 AM   #21
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Have and use chock blocks even if it's "level" as stated... (now my crank handle has just a bit more clearance). Cooking spray oil is a good lubricant for screw jacks and it stays on plus it don't mess up the environment like petroleum products do. Don't rush that's when you brake or damage stuff. I shared that tip
with a long time R.V owner.
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Old 01-12-2014, 07:10 AM   #22
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First time backing the Lil Snoozy with help - took 45 minutes, 3 jack knifes, lots of swearing, and crunched the air conditioner cover on the back of the trailer into some k-bar rods sticking out of the truck parked behind me.

First time backing my Escape 19 - jack knifed and shattered my truck's drivers side tail light.

Last time backing my Escape - took less than 10 minutes and nothing broken.

Lessons learned - take your time, look for overhead obstacles, when you start to jack knife pull forward, practice, and most importantly ... NEVER GIVE UP!

If I can do it, anyone can!!
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Old 01-12-2014, 10:37 AM   #23
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Backing up

Here's a tip from my fairly experienced former boat towing Mr. about backing up that is helping this directionally challenged old girl some as I learn....put your hands at the BOTTOM of the steering wheel.....the direction you turn the wheel is then the direction the trailer will turn.
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Old 01-12-2014, 12:07 PM   #24
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Yep, that's a great tip, but remember two more things about backing:
1. That's the direction that the back of the trailer will go
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2. Don't hold the wheel there for long or you will jacknife. Get the turn started and then come back to straight ahead on the steering wheel otherwise the turn will just get tighter and tighter.



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