If it were me and the floor of the storage bay has a hard surface, I would but a wheel on the tongue jack. Then unhook the TT from the TV and carefully roll the TT into place. If the floor is dirt or stone, I would put plywood down to roll the wheel on. I know I can move my car on my own, so I would think with a friend or two, this process could be done easily.
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Capehank, and how would you stop the TT from rolling away? Not sure on the physics, but I would think a 7000lb TT would be tough for a 200 lb human to stop.
The secrete to backing a trailer is practice and to go slow, very very slow, so you can adjust as you back instead of going to far to fast and then having to pull forward to do it over over again which usually only makes it worse not to mention embarrassing.
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GRuss, I am assuming the floor of the storage bay is level. Rolling a TT slowly would not gain much speed on a level floor. I remember my mom and dad doing this to our TT when I was growing up in our garage. It worked very nicely.
jhocksrule wrote: I have a 2011 24' TT that is about 8' wide. I have a storage spot that is 10' wide with another TT on one side of me. On the other side is a pole dividing the stalls. I got back yesterday from camping for the weekend with it and had a heck of a time backing it in to the stall. Any suggestions on ways to approach the stall for easier time backing it in?? There is stall across from me to so I CAN NOT pull in and straighten up to back it in. It's pretty much a jack knife job to back it in. Any help or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
The easiest way to back into your 'site' is to pull well past the opening. S-L-O-W-L-Y, Began to back and cut your wheel a little at a time. Remember that your steering wheel is going the opposite direction than the rear of your trailer. I practiced this in a 'closed' mall parking lot.
I used a couple of traffic cones for my opening.
After a few practices you can back into a spot like a pro, but the secret is 'Easy Does It...'.
My number one secret is to do it without my wife helping...
At campgrounds, she sets on a picnic table until I get backed in.
(Did I mention she's not great at giving directions)
Now,I don't entertain campers watching me backing my trailer...
jhocksrule wrote: I have a 2011 24' TT that is about 8' wide. I have a storage spot that is 10' wide with another TT on one side of me. On the other side is a pole dividing the stalls. I got back yesterday from camping for the weekend with it and had a heck of a time backing it in to the stall. Any suggestions on ways to approach the stall for easier time backing it in?? There is stall across from me to so I CAN NOT pull in and straighten up to back it in. It's pretty much a jack knife job to back it in. Any help or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
My situation is the same, except there is a building across, instead of another stall. It's just going to take practice. And patience. I've been doing it for a year and a half now, and I STILL can't hit it consistently. One time I may park it perfectly on the first try...next time I may have to pull up and start over 6 or 8 times! Just keep your cool. If you're getting aggravated, take some time to settle down. Trust me on that one.
Here is one tip - when you pull it OUT of the stall, take note of the path and ending position. Use that as your starting point when backing it in the next time. In my case, after a weekend trip, I can usually still see my tire marks on the pavement from when I left. It's pretty easy to follow that "trail" when backing her in again. The problem comes in when it rains and washes off that old rubber!
Not helpful, but for what it's worth: the vehicle in the stall next to mine is a restored firetruck. It's beautiful, and if I were to hit it, I'd be MUCH more upset about any damage to his truck than about my own camper. I've had to do it a few times with no spotter, and the firetruck is on my passenger (blind) side. I get out and look a half dozen times or more while backing in...2 feet - check - 2 feet - check - 2 feet...until I'm comfortable that I've got that back corner past the point of danger! Usually have 8-12 inches to "play with," but talk about nerve-wracking!!!
My wife & I work very well together when backing our rig in... we've not found a spot yet where we could not get it where we wanted. I recommend a good spotter with voice contact (cell phone or walkie talkie is preferred... otherwise your shouting becomes entertainment for the onlookers).
As others have say, practice, take it slowly, and make small adjustments. I rarely use the accelerater when backing on level ground... idling with my foot on the brake is typically plenty fast enough. This is why I prefer my automatic over a manual transmission. I know I could do it with a manual, but much easier for me with an auto.
The "s-curve" technique will usually give me the approach needed to get into a tight spot.
Keep practicing... preferabley where you will cause no damage to your equipment (or others' equipment).
Something to try.....After you get back in the space.
Get a can of orange spray paint. When you pull out, move about 2 feet, stop and spray a orange dot next to your rear trailer tire (may want to get a some cardboard to protect your tire from paint). Do this as you pull out and you will have a guide to back in with.
This is only be a guide due to the position of the tow vehicle and trailer may be a little different each time you return.
As you use the guide, take all safety precautions so as not to hit anything. Get out and look for clearance, often.
If the owner ask you about the orange dots on his pavement, Deny!, Deny!, Deny! any knowledge...........What orange dots?
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