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Old 07-11-2018, 05:17 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by fatlazyless View Post
Backing a trailer accurately is soooooo easy that even you, the person reading this, can do it!

Here's what you do ...... place either one or both hands at the very top of the steering wheel at the 12-o'clock position...... and the trailer will turn to the opposite direction from which the steering wheel is turned as you back up..... back down very slowly, and make a tiny, minute steering correction as you watch it go perfect in the outside rear mirrors ......... bingo ....... you are now capable to parallel park a 53' trailer into a 4-car length parking spot without touching the granite curb on a busy NH main street with other cars waiting and watching!
Even better: You can place your hands at the bottom of the steering wheel and the trailer will move in the direction you move your hands! Requires less thought!
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