A Simple Secret to Backing Up A Trailer (YUP ANY TRAILER), Like a Pro
A Simple Secret to Backing Up A Trailer (YUP ANY TRAILER), Like a Pro
The Simple Secret to Backing Up A Trailer, Like a Pro. Backing up a trailer of any size or length can be a challenge. In today’s video, Dave (a 4 million miler truck driver) will demonstrate a simple, easy method for backing up a utility trailer, a tractor trailer, a recreational vehicle or any length trailer, with ease.
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Though it goes against the grain, meaning hand on top of the wheel vs bottom. Doing such because it actually works, should be a no brainer.
However, setting up for the backing process is a totally different process. And though there is a basic way of setting up the trailer, the variable’s are so many, that one has to learn to adapt from the basic.
I was taught by an old hand some 30 years my senior, that anyone can drive a truck trailer forward. BUT unless you can back up saftly and proficently, the best driver isn’t ever gonna get paid.
Just as learning how to perform what is referred to as a "Button Hook" prior to making a corner, can keep a trailer from doing or getting damged. After doing it so long, it becomes second nature, and more often then not. One will continue, even when driveing their leaving the junk yard to go home in their auto, after an extended period of being out on the long hauls.
I first learned more than 50 year’s ago to put my hand on the bottom of the wheel when backing. And though I’ve learned to adapt it to the top, it wasn’t an overnight process.
Take all the time and space you need to back, safely. If not, all your work was in vain, cause the damage will cost more than your pay.
The trick is just go slow.
Glad to see someone finally show this. I’ve been teaching people at boat ramps how to do that for years.
…ideal idea!…how2, ahh, steer us all in the, ahh, right direction…
How did I make it 50 years without knowing to steer from the bottom of the wheel!?!?!?! Thanks!
wow never knew that!
Bingo! Thank you!
I teach people first with the wheel-barrow. To turn barrow right need to turn handles to the left. It’s all about the pivot point being the far wheel. Once people understand this point time for your good advice. Nice mate.
Damn…
Thank you awesome information
Thank you, I can’t wait to practice backing up a trailer now!
Excellent advise. I remember that’s exactly what my dad told me. Works every time.
I’d like for you to try a crude oil Double bottom, body mounted 100 bbl tank , with roundhouse 150bbl tanker in tow , 8- axles, tractor 3 plus pusher, trailer 4 axles.
I discovered a child hiding between the dual wheels of my rig. The walk around was life saving.
THANK YOU… SO MUCH!!!! DANG how simple!!! Way to go !
Good trick 👍
Thank you Sir. Wow such valuable knowledge!!!! You are a trucker Elite!!! Thank you so much for this tip. Makes SO much sense. 🤯🤯🤯
Ty for being helpful and to the point
this video made me a pro at backing up my trailer, thanks!
You are brilliant kind sir! Thank you for doing this and for your time.
This tip is genius.
Do a cement mixer
Extra qualifications acquired from training should be required for towing a trailer of any size.
Good man thank you
Thank you! I just bought an SUV with a tow hitch because I’ve got a lot of trailer time coming up.
Thanks for spreading the knowledge!
So simple, yet so easy!
I think the biggest key in backing up a trailer is going SLOW. VERY SLOW!
Great advice. And by the way, from the perspective of a Brit guy, you come across as a really great bloke.
Ty
Great video. I’m not a trucker, but I admire expertise. Well done.
Excellent video!!! Thank you!
If the sun is out, you can check the trailers’ shadow on the ground, to help judge your distance when backing up.
Brilliant! Thanks for the great tips!!
Great tips for backing up and I liked the bonus safety check before you get started. Well done!
My dad taught me this way over 40 years ago and I’ve passed it on to tons of people struggling to back up trailers.
Thank you so much sir. Backing is the one thing that i want to do consistently. But I get mentally stuck on it.
YOU ARE THE MAN…THANK YOU SIR…
This is a trick my uncle taught me many years ago.
Thank you.
OH MY GOD! IM STUPID! WHY!? WHY?!? DID I NOT THINK ABOUT THIS! UGH! THANK YOU!
Another tip …. if you are in a pickup drop the tailgate, and you’ll have a much easier time seeing the trailer. In an SUV, lift the hatch to help.
Great tips. Thank you.
Bro…. I CANNOT thank you enough….So quick, So smart, So cool, So efficient… Thank YOu SOOO much
Good Day, Big Strappers. Thanks for checking out today’s upload. If you’ve tried this trick, do you find it works for you? You have any little tricks that help with the backing up process? Love to hear from you.
How can turn steering, left and right,%
I can back up my boat trailer 25ft pretty well but I will use the bottom steering way you shown. Thank you.
Awesome video brother
Just tried this in a 53 and really helped I haven’t even taken my road test this really helped calm me down
Many have tried to teach me how to back up a trailer, and all have failed.
Thank god, a video that actually delivers in a simple fashion!