Thread: Proud "Man" moment today :-)

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

He he

If its any consolation Steve, I'm crap at reversing trailers too But, if you are going to be in charge of a trailer I suppose it makes sense that you should know how to handle it

Numpty tells me it is easier to put the LR in low range and reverse back...I guess its because its slower, you have more time to respond to going the wrong way etc...thats how he started out anyway Seems to have worked tho coz he can do it...I'll learn one day no doubt!!

I shouldn't worry...you maybe better at some of those supposed "female" arts, like cooking and sewing than most females are

But anyway...you do deserve a pat on the back

I always thought reversing a trailer was a man-thing.....until my brother's partner learnt to reverse the boat trailer... at the boat-ramp he has blokes coming up to him and saying "mate, your woman is incredible, she is a goddess".

Stevo68 - well done. You have every right to post your Just challenge yourself every so often - reverse it into the yard etc. And never ever worry about smart-a.....looking on because if a bloke can reverse he will never comment...he will help.

Originally Posted by Barra1

I always thought reversing a trailer was a man-thing.....until my brother's partner learnt to reverse the boat trailer... at the boat-ramp he has blokes coming up to him and saying "mate, your woman is incredible, she is a goddess".

...and secretly they thought he was a whimp and his Mrs a control freak

best thing is or used to be an empty car park on a sunday out the front of a Kmart or similar and a heap of empty coke (I was thinking beer originally) cans and just lay out a track and then start reversing...

bigger trailers are easier to start with as you can see them and what they are doing.

When Im being a nasty pasty of a driving instructor I'd get students to reverse up a 1/2 ton trailer on the back of a 6x6 around a left turn which gives you the worse of all worlds, long vehicle with a crap turning circle, a short drawbar on a trailer that you cant see till its where you dont want it to be. (and your trying to turn not go straight back)

wait till you start off roading with a trailer, thats fun......


good to see your well on the way...

To master the art of reversing a box trailer is one of lifes joys, Dad used to say look in the mirror whatever way the trailer is going steer opposite, yes and no, when the trailer is full and you can see the top easily this is good, when you cant is when you break the trailer lights, god bless super cheap auto!, using all 3 mirrors in unison fun too, I manage ok but dont look at the back of my old trailer, our tip has these rotten big RSJs sticking out on the pit edge and they always seem to get in the way, a boat trailer is far easier. But it teaches you another skill to add to the many you aquire in life. There is nothing more embarrassing then donging the pole at the tip edge with 50 public servents standing around watching as they shovel there rose clippings out.

Thanks for your comments, experiences and advice/ tips, tonight I am revelling in my manliness , and to finish it off, plenty of cold beer, webber is going ready for a 5cm scotch fillet,

Regards

Stevo

I've been reversing trailers for more than 40 years, but I still watch with awe those truck drivers who can reverse a dog trailer into a tight spot. I have enough trouble reversing my tri-axle up to a grain hopper.

Its good to learn a new trick.

Good one Stevo, have a coldie for me, the steak sounds good too, ya bugger!

It may be unorthodox but I always wind down the drivers window fully, shift into low range and stick my head out every now and then to look at (a) the trailer, and (b) the drivers side front tyre. By looking at the tyre (ie. how much its out from the arch) it's easy to get an idea where the wheels are pointing (D3 computer needed). Any more than 65% in one direction of total lock in that direction and you will NEVER succeed.

A well built trailer is satisfying to reverse, my "home made" 6x4 used to make me scream but the new 8x5 tandem is simple. I guess professional trailer builders have a ratio of drawbar length etc they must work with.