Backing a Trailer into a Campsite

[@tonyg3414]

I would have paid money for this course. Can anyone explain to me why 24 people would dislike this video?

[@christravels360]

Probably backed into something before watching this video.

[@renataredfield]

It might be because they did not have this great idea first. This explanations is pure gold. The creativity using this little tools is awesome.

[@jeneneh.1197]

Wow! This was EXACTLY what I needed. I was getting stuck on the chase. No one explains it and the toys make it easier to understand 😂! My neighbors can now put away their lawn chairs and popcorn. This comedy show dinner theater is now over! Thank you!

[@ZionSnyman]

👍

[@lukedo8560]

Excellent video. It's all about the chase vehicle. All the other tutorials just show how to turn the trailer into the spot, but never mentioned anything about bringing the towing vehicle back inline. This is where all the confusion comes into play when you're new. You get the trailer in, but your tow vehicle is all crooked, and as you try to straighten it out, your trailer swings out of place, and the sweats start to come out, and the cussing starts. I've learned that as soon as you see the trailer going in the direction that you want, start to straighten out your tow vehicle slowly.

[@quinosgym3441]

Thank youuu !!! Man I was so confused oh how to keep the trailing going in the right direction!

[@brianwilson8119]

Great video. I'm a truck driver also, so I was watching this video with "critical eyes"..nice job!! If I may, I would like to also suggest that new RVs go out and buy some cheap orange cones and take them to a wide open area to practice backing before going on a trip. When I got my CDL (trucker's license), we had 3 weeks of driving in a practice lot before they would take us on the road. Having the visual and then being able to actually do what we saw was a great way to sharpen the skills.

[@mjbarran]

excellent. you are the only person that has ever explained the chase. thank you

[@sarahkulbacki4385]

You are the best! It's all about THE CHASE!! Wish I could buy you a beer. Cheers and thank you!!!

[@pennyfarrar5455]

Ditto! I'm a wife who is now trailering on her own after joining a group called Sisters on the Fly. People say "follow the trailer" or "chase the trailer" and I'm like "what the heck, the trailer follows my truck!". Now I understand! Thank you.

[@mzkappy]

“You’re good, you’re good...STOP!!!“ This is us! Love this video tutorial! I have never backed our unit (42+ feet) but this has given me the confidence. I have had wrong thinking about where to position when you approach the site. I always thought you should be in the middle of the road but you clearly showed that you should be hugging the site side. Tell your son thanks for letting you use his toys for props-great visual!

[@trewmuzik]

I've watched multiple videos on this and yours is by far the best. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

[@towel42]

I love this video-it was _exactly_ the kind of illustration I was looking for before my first backing. Thank you so much for illustrating it from the bird's eye view and speaking in detail about each of the steps. I especially appreciate the tips such as trying to pull in on the driver's side, or pull up and past the campsite before backing in. I really am much more confident to go out the first time thanks to this instructional video.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it helps you back up your trailer with ease! Thanks for watching

[@jaimetarne9436]

OMG, thank you so much for this. Very helpful. Pretty much a newbie for my travel trailer, and have backed into camp sites successfully all but one time. That time, I had to maneuver it in two different directions, two different turns. And there were people watching, they came out of their rv's to watch and make snide comments. luckily the gentleman next door to my site, offered to back it in for me. He did it beautifully, and then told me he was a professional truck driver. If felt somewhat better after that. I have to say, I didn't try to converse or make nice with those others who made the snide comments during our stay there.

[@paulzapol9840]

I've watched probably 10 videos, and this is definitely the best one. No one else explained the chase. Thank you!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@jillcherni8073]

I love the use of the toy truck/trailer! Gives alot of perspective from above what is really going on. Great video!!! Thanks

[@A11iOop]

I thought this was pretty lame at first, but I really like seeing it from a 'birdseye' point of view. One thing you might put in is about OVERCORRECTION. After putting my trailer in the driveway by myself (and only having taken the trailer out a couple of times), at the end of my ordeal, I finally realized my problem was overcorrecting. It is really hard to hold yourself back from turning that wheel all the way the other direction when the trailer is going wrong. You did mention slow, small turns, but it might be good to emphasize that a bit in there somewhere. Newbies, like me, tend to freak out and overcorrect, haha!

[@Davidipac]

That was the most clear instructional video on backing into a site I've seen on KZbin

[@CampMymy]

I feel like you have changed my life - the "BOTTOM" of the steering wheel. Thank you!

[@5thman677]

At 25:14 you want the trailer to go to the right, not the left. Or am I missing it? The bottom of the steering wheel should go to the right.

[@andysmith7758]

I was wondering the same thing...

[@janrandles8683]

This is the best back up video i have watched. We have a lower drive and just getting the trailer back in when home is just as stressful as the campsite! I now understand what i have been doing wrong. Thank you so much for sharing this info. Solo female here and I really want to learn to back in myself, but always appreciate anyone who volunteers to be a spotter.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it's helpful! Thanks for watching!!

[@u.s.waiverspardonscanada4852]

bought my first travel trailer 3 days and have been watching videos on reversing. this video by far is THE BEST!!! thank you

[@towel42]

Came here to say this.

[@Patricia-sq9eo]

Your video was a game-changer for me. Thanks sooooo much for taking your time to help newbies feel more comfortable parking a 5th wheel. Loved the video

[@gregfrick2614]

Agree with many previous comments, great tutorial, the demos with your “play vehicles” was more helpful than any other live demos I have seen. Well done!

[@joybrown8644]

Saying right and left gets confusing. So much easier to think of it as driver vs passenger.

[@roberto3262]

Why? You don't know your right from left?

[@sharonlemle9879]

Very informative!! I had never heard of chasing it in. That has always been a problem for me.

[@deftdelivery]

Hey, look, if you want to call it the ass end of the trailer, I don't mind. That is the technical term.

[@tomzerfas]

So very helpful. Thank you! BTW, I've used the term "ass end" since the 70's but haven't heard anyone else use it for a long time. You brought a smile to my face!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it was helpful, and so glad you found some humor in it. Not every viewer has appreciated my terminology haha

[@patrickwolfe8417]

A great tutorial. Thank you for going slowly and even for repeating some of the maneuvers. Thank you

[@curtmfg]

Cool Lego camper and truck! Thanks for helping out the community with this great advice.

[@janmoore3468]

This video is super helpful. I am going out to practice today again. The first time I did it, it was so overwhelming but after watching this video, I think I have a better understanding of the concept as you broke it down so thoroughly. Thank you!

[@nicolew6076]

Let me tell you. I watched this once, and I get it perfect now 90% of the time on the first try.

[@ruthcrichton6286]

Thank you for this AMAZING video. I watch it every time I go camping, especially when I’m going solo camping.

[@willmill7029]

We’ve had our 30’ camper for over a year now and this was one of the first videos I watched before picking it up. I was so nervous to take it out. We’ve gone camping a bunch of times over the past year and because of this video I haven’t ever had a problem backing in, knock on wood. Thanks so much for this!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Glad to hear it was helpful and that you've been enjoying camping since! Thanks for watching.

[@mambisa2690]

Your son should get the credit as the producer for this vid, couldn’t have happened without his toys❤ thanks buddy

[@maremcgonigle4024]

this makes so much sense. Im going to try it next time out. Thanks

[@RK-kn1ud]

This is a great video, but not without issues that I have had with my experience. First, @1:55, it has been my experience that larger trailers (in general) maneuver BETTER than smaller trailers. Yes, there are other considerations, but just because something is bigger doesn't mean it will be more difficult. Second, at 16:50, in a situation where there is a semi-skilled driver involved, it is far better for the spotter to STFU, and to only speak when I'm about to hit something. There is nothing worse than somebody barking orders at you. I suppose it you've developed a great team the constant feedback will be beneficial, but most spotters hardly understand how a towing system works in a reverse direction unless they have performed it themselves with the same trailer and tow vehicle. Especially with small trailers, the is a significant input delay that most spotters fail to identify. Lastly, most people probably won't understand what your are talking about until they actually do it first, then watch you video to fully understand WHY you have great advice. GOAL is the best advice you gave. If you can't see what the issue is from the driver's seat, get out and fully understand what the issue is.

[@wendysmith-Florida]

after a frustrating practicing backing up afternoon.. this video is great! I see where I was messing up. this is absolutely the best travel trailer back up video on YT! the toy truck & trailer were perfect!! thank you so much!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Wendy Smith hope the tips help on your next practice!

[@HenrideBaritault]

That was truely an excellent course. Best video that I've seen on backing up a trailer. I watched several of them but you're the best

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@watchmanonthewall14]

I'm not a professional at doing this, but I have trained dogs. Dogs do not understand conversations and sentences. That's gibberish to them. They understand single words and hand signals that are taught to them. Drivers/backers do much better when the spotter (with prior agreements) gives one word requests and/or various hand signals. Also, to be a good spotter, one must be moving as the trailer is moving, so as to not be out of position. I recently spotted a guy who was backing in a 35 foot 5th wheel into a space, where the "street" was very narrow. He had a back spotter, so I volunteered to be his front spotter, watching the distance from the front of his huge truck to obstacles across the "street" that he wanted to avoid. I darted from one side of the front to the other side of the front of his truck, depending upon which way he was turning at a given moment. I held both hands up into a position that was like a football referee motioning that a field goal is good. I continually moved my open, flat hands either closer or farther apart to show the driver how close he was to his closest obstacle. I didn't have to yell and scream. Just hand distance signals and being in continual proper position. I also seems to me that (I don't know for sure) single axle trailers are much more sensitive to turns than double axle trailers, so that steering wheel movements should be more subtle. Can someone who's handled both single and double axles comment on this for me?

[@monicamartinez574]

Thanks. I’m a single mom and I recently got a pop up. I want to keep doing what I like and have the experience with the little one👶. Now I can do it the right way. And not just pushing it in to the campsite. 😰😓 Thanks 🤗

[@risanch]

When referring to sides, it's better to referring them as passenger or driver sides. Because left or right is dependent on the direction the person is facing.

[@drewbruni9910]

The staying close to campsite to have enough clearance and barely passing the site tip- thank you!

[@carolinegreham2225]

Perfect - got it on first try today - watched dozens of videos (even one where a guy went so far as to use a drone for aerial view) and this beat them all hands down. Thank you

[@ndrvrs5824]

I usually don’t have trouble backing into campsites. However, last weekend we had a campsite where there was a fairly narrow road, and overhanging branches on both sides of the road and at the entrance of the campsite . Therefore, there was a very small window of opening into the campsite and I put some scratches on my camper. Sometimes the campground needs to do a little more maintenance to ease the difficulties for the campers. They had rules that we could not trim them ourselves.

[@johnperkins1301]

Newbie here. Still learning. Fantastic info. Feeling a little more confident. Production value made it special!!! 😄

[@TheRothka12306]

Apiece of masking tape at the bottom of your steering wheel can help.

[@MrA1582000]

Harder to back smaller trailer than larger ones…know from experience

[@michellerene3622]

Fantastic video!! We , for some reason, have never gotten a space "on the drivers side" but I think I'll start specifically looking for them

[@CanadianCampaholic]

It does make it a bit easier, but if you take your time and GOAL then backing in on the passenger side is possible. Thanks for watching!

[@janicekeeton457]

The visuals totally helped me understand better.

[@Beewoman57]

Thank you so very very much for this excellent instructional video on backing into a campsite. The tips on hugging the site and just going past the campsite are extremely helpful! Love the concepts of "angle of attack" and "the chase." I know my next attempt at backing in will be much improved thanks to you.

[@trewmuzik]

You read my mind. Going out for my first time tomorrow and can't stop thinking, "They're all gonna laugh at you". Thank you man!

[@mattjohns2217]

That will be me later today......

[@trewmuzik]

My first time ended up being a piece of cake. Backing in was simple.@@mattjohns2217

[@fresh2k2004]

@@trewmuzik glad you got it figured it out! I know the first time can be stressful. Sounds like you did a great job!

[@srickards64]

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to do this no-nonsense video!! Very very helpful!

[@ronwright1667]

I have watched a number of "back up" videos and with out question yours helped me the best, maybe because I a very simple person and your prestation was simple and straight forward. Good job and thank you.

[@improvewitherror]

Thank you for this video, it is so helpful and the best on the internet. I just got my pop up last summer and I still stink at backing it up, this will help me so much.

[@douglasolson5795]

Great stuff for newbies! Thanks for sharing. Love the props!!

[@eastcoastnews9529]

Best explanation video and demo ✊🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸✊🏻🙏🏻🇵🇷

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thanks for watching

[@Beckycorbetthypnotherapy]

Really helpful especially about the steering wheel and spotter. Thank you. Just going to get ours, newbies 😅

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thanks for watching! You will do great!

[@alejandrorusso8023]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍thank you! very good and nice tips and advice. Thanks! (from Argentina).

[@CanadianCampaholic]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TrekkerPlanet]

Thank you for making this video. I own a 21.5 ft TT that I simply don't know how to back in. I've been booking pull thru sites just because I don't know how to back the TT in. I'll give this a try in a while at camp.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it's helpful! Let me know how it goes!

[@richardsnyder2814]

This is the best explanation I've seen. I've been doing this for 8 years and learned a couple new things. Never too old to learn. Thanks.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it's helpful! Happy camping!

[@frantex001]

I happened across your video and I’m so happy I did. Leave it to a Canadian to get to the point and explain things clearly and simply. I’ve been trailering horses and my small RV for years, and I picked up some good tips today. Your graphics, toy truck and trailer, and gaming steering wheel, really helped visualize backing up trailers into narrow spots. Your explanations were clear and made a lot of sense. Thank you so much! Mercí‼️😊

[@richardbarter2162]

just bought a luna rover, first time rv-er so this was really helpful. thanks. Nervous about the first time backing into the site at Arrowhead(assuming we get camping season) so the point about taking your time and not panicking was what I needed to hear.

[@tammieconnerystephens2379]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@wilsonfan6712]

Every time your camper unhitches from your tow vehicle, I scream. Just kidding. Thank you for the great tutorial !

[@travelingpsychicsupperclub5015]

Hi thank you for this great visual and easy explaination I was able to follow- and you mentioned some things others haven’t- worth watching the entire vid! The GOAL tip at the end is gold too. Also emphasizing that no one is watching and laughing. I’m looking forward to taking my little camper out more and more and am feeling less afraid! This video really helped with that, thanks Dan 😊👍

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Hope it's helpful! Thanks for watching

[@jefflane8508]

Great video! I hate some that simply say do the opposite of what you normally do when backing with a trailer. I don't really need to think when just backing up a vehicle. So the "do the opposite" means I first have to think of what the normal is! To much thinking in the heat of the moment. The way you advise is much simpler! The advise on a hard turn to "chase" the RV around sounds great. Can't wait to try it!

[@alanlevine3984]

Absolutely the best instructions for a new camper. Absolutely the worst tree illustrator! Thanks for the tips.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RubenGarcia]

Best backup learning video ever! Thank you.

[@lindafoster3735]

You are such a fantastic teacher. You are the only one that used the props for my brain to grasp. thank you

[@neilarmitage6632]

Easiest way is hold your vehicle steering wheel at the 6 o'clock (6) position and when you need to move your trailer toward the left move your wheel to the 9 position and visa versa to the 3 position

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Good tip!

[@user-vm3yd2rp7f]

thanks. I had ask for help the first go around. and you are right ,everyone has been there. its the bottom of the wheel in the same direction. i'm practicing that tomorrow.-thanks

[@edugatortravels]

Warning: Long comment here from a solo female camper in Colorado, USA. I watched your video in Spring 2021 before I towed a 21-foot rental travel trailer for the first time ever to a lake campsite with an angled back-in spot. I was able to back it in with a spotter on my second try. I haven’t had to back a trailer in since then. Cut to Summer 2023: I just bought my own 20-foot travel trailer and after camping a few times with pull-through sites, I needed to back it in at an angle at the RV storage lot. Those vans, campers, and trailers were packed in there like sardines! Yikes! I thought I remembered how to do it but nothing was going quite right, even with a back-up camera on the trailer. I watched a bunch of KZbin videos and tried again. It still wasn’t working, it was getting dark, and so I frustratingly towed the trailer back home and parked it in the street in front of my house hoping the city law enforcement officers had better things to do than hang a tag on my RV door stating I was parked illegally and I’d have to pay a fine. I viewed more KZbin videos and finally found yours again. I figured out that I wasn’t pulling up on the correct side and wasn’t chasing the trailer properly. No other videos really explain these crucial details. I woke up early the next morning and drove out to the storage lot again. It took me a few tries in a 15 minute span, but I parked it successfully in that 12-foot by 21-foot angled spot. By myself! No tears this time! I got that “ass” in perfectly! Yours is definitely the best video out there on backing in. An A+ for you on how you demonstrated with the models. I may petition Lego to make a vehicle that will turn its front wheels side to side with a steering wheel just for you! One thing I hear in my head is what Doc Hudson tells Lightning McQueen (from Disney Cars) to do: “Turn right to go left” as I put my hand at the bottom of the steering wheel to maneuver the trailer into place. I know he’s doing it for a different reason and the advice seems so counterintuitive but it works! Anyways, thank you so incredibly much!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thank you for your kind words and your support. Also a huge thank you for sharing your story! What an adventure. So glad you had the courage to give it another try and good for you for succeeding! Happy 🏕️!!

[@johnmoss8886]

At about 25:11 you mention that we want the trailer to go to the left, but it is really to the right from the driver's viewpoint. That can be confusing after all that time making sure we have the bottom of the steering wheel going to the left or the right. It would be turning the bottom of the steering wheel to the right that would move the trailer in the correct position into that second campsite on the right side. Do you agree?

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Yes good catch. I think some other folks have commented about that also. Regardless, the concept of moving the bottom of the wheel the way you want the trailer to go still stands. Thanks for watching!

[@johnmoss8886]

@@CanadianCampaholic Seems that literally every video on the subject includes that wise suggestion. Thanks for including it in yours.

[@johnmoss8886]

You could edit the video as some do with a sentence regarding the correct direction of the trailer.

[@ShiyamaHassan]

Thank you so much. The best explanation. God bless you.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

You are most welcome

[@johndeez2012]

trees or houses are great feedback when to stop

[@LairdKenneth]

Cell phones on video mode are really good too

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Sorry guys the titles got a bit of out whack during the edit process. I may fix it and re-upload if I have time.

[@MongoDAoC]

I lol, when you said "it's at this stage that things can start going terribly wrong" - I was thinking the same. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pobIXoaibtGInpI

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@myphuong7408]

Can you teach how backup small trailer?

[@bk6331]

You need to be a teacher for newbies and do classes

[@tardispilot2010]

This is a fantastic video, however, in the past two years, and of all the campgrounds we have used, other than a couple of drive-thru spots, ALL we have to back in on the passenger side, and most always the lane is barely wide enough for ONE vehicle. But the principles are there well done.

[@wendyshepard2080]

Was my initial observation as well... even parking in our yard I can only come from one direction!!!

[@Beemer889]

I was always told to grab the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand the direction you want the trailer to go. Helps me if i get myself all mixed up going into tight areas.

[@LLSEA]

Great video! Thanks for sharing useful tips here!

[@joybrown8644]

Thank you! Headed out this spring, towing for the first time.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Good luck!

[@belindaolvera3501]

What do you do for a living! You are amazing at teaching; this is by far the best video. Thank you X 100 ❤️👍😀

[@CanadianCampaholic]

I work in learning and development for an engineering company :-) Ty!

[@jeasantovasco8218]

You articulated beautifully, well done! My issue is that after camping for 10 years, I have found that 99% of my sites are always on my passenger side, with the roads always being one way. Are you suggesting we break the rules? 😊When arriving home, I always have to pull the camper through a cul-de-sac to turn it around so that I could pull up to my driveway on my driver's side. But I very rarely have that option at a campground.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Sometimes you may have no choice but to back in on the passenger side. Take your time, and don't overcrank the wheel. You may tend to cut in too tight. Get out and look several times during the maneuver and don't be afraid to pull forward if the angle is going the way you would like.

[@jeasantovasco8218]

@@CanadianCampaholic Thanks so much for replying, I didn't expect a response since this video was posted so long ago. I do get out and look since I back in alone, although I have two rear view cameras on the back of my camper, one positioned high for highway driving and one positioned low for backing in although I prefer doing it on my own. I do release the wheel when in the middle of backing in, allowing the camper to guide into its spot, which usually makes that part of backing in smooth so no jackknifing. I do find it necessary to pull up, back in, pull up again and so on when the road is narrow, lots of trees in the way, and/or the spot is tight. Thanks again for reaching out. Safe travels and happy trails, Jea

[@MAsim-wd9lr]

This video is very helpful. We are new to camping and had no clue how to backup.

[@marisabernard1493]

Exactly what I've been needing for advice as a newbie. Everyone just says "follow it in" but what the heck does that mean? You explain it. Excellent video. Ty!

[@pamelamingus8991]

I bet I have watched 20 videos this morning on how to back a camper. None of them helped. Yours is perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you for actually explaining how to do it. The visuals are fantastic and easy to follow. I feel much more confident now to know what position to start in and when to cut the wheels. I already had the left and right part. I put my hand at the bottom of the steering wheel.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

You're welcome! Hope it helps! Thanks for watching.

[@stevencole7186]

This video is a fantastic tool to help all new campers like myself, and addresses all and I mean ALL of the problems I have experienced and stressed over. Things I ask myself, "why is it going that way?" And " how do I get the truck straight with the camper?"........thank you sir!....so very much!!!

[@Khaymen223]

Thats exactly my wife "STOPPP" lol......i gave her specific verbal instructions......."keep coming ,5 more feet....4.....3.....2" ect ect....if she doesn't give me a verbal distance then I stop and bitch.........i need specifics.....EG---'back 5 feet- drivers side 2'......

[@garyjones101]

Excellent way to demonstrate the process. It made so much more sense.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Glad you think so!

[@kathybrown1101]

My horses thank you 😊 🙏 ☺️

[@jonnguyen3116]

Thank you for an awesome video ! I was able to back my trailer on the first try

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Fantastic! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@craighuntley6547]

Wouldn't it be better to try and angle the trailer towards the spot by pulling across the road on an angle? (like how you would back in any spot normally). This would lessen the risk of jack knifing and set you up on the angle you want to tuck into the site/spot. (Granted you have enough room)

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Absolutely IF you have enough width in the lane/road outside the campsite. I know the "scoop" is pretty popular, , and as you said it can reduce the turning angle and reduce chances of jackknifing. Most places we camp have pretty narrow lanes with a lot of trees and bushes limiting your space to maneuver.

[@craighuntley6547]

@@CanadianCampaholic Fair enough, I guess I was thinking in more general scenarios. Thanks, I haven't seen many videos as detailed as yours. The chasing tips aren't even mentioned in 90% of other videos. Thanks for explaining! This birds eye type view gave a much better perspective.

[@allanmorse5957]

Brother, this has been the best explanation I have found. Explaining the chase part sets this video miles apart from any other I have seen. Thank you very much. I’ll take the Lego-250 over someone’s video of them parking their rig with poor explanation.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@kevinmarler6019]

Best illustration i have seen to date! Excuses not needed for the toys because they are a scale model of what is actually happening! Out of desperation, i downloaded a game called "Cargo Parking". It requires you to back a farm tractor with trailer into a highlighted spot. You turn the steering wheel with your finger and you only have backward and forward gear. I think what makes backing up so hard is the point of rotation (the truck-trailer hitch point) is moving. If it was stationary, it would be just like drawing a circle with a compass. but with the point of rotation moving, the back of your trailer is actually drawing an ellipsoid, which is quite hard to picture. I am a newby and cant back my 42' fiver even into my driveway, but i always look at the trailer tires. the path the trailer tires are going is the exact path the trailer, or at least the "center" of the trailer is going. Thanks again for the detailed, on point, analysis!!

[@gesundheited]

We LOVED your video lesson - going to practice backing up today with our new trailer. Thank you!!!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

gesundheited You are most welcome! I hope my tips help you become proficient and confident in backing up your camper!

[@AlainBourgetComm]

Superb video. Everyone learning to backing up their RV should be watching it! Merci!

[@kmusau430]

Fantastic presentation!! Thank you.

[@CanadianCampaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

This video was so helpful. Thanks for explaining the chase and the spotter. I have found both to be very confusing. We have a 30 foot TT and I have backed it in about 4 times now successfully, but stressfully with getting out and looking. Gonna watch your video again.

[@jamescook1364]

Thank you so much this video is EXCELLENT! Gotta tell you my husband and I have been trailering for years , backing into a site gets my blood pressure up, to a point I want to cry, or want a drink. The later is the usual lol. Itsmthe chase he hasn't gotten. I'll have him watch this thanks soooooooo much. Happy travels everyone. And be safe in these uncertain times.

[@davidjulseth8667]

Thanks bud!

[@CanadianCampaholic]

You're most welcome!

[@roberto3262]

Holy crap! Is that your George Costanza wallet on the top left?? 😂😅😂

[@CanadianCampaholic]

@@roberto3262 sure is!! Haha I've drastically reduced the number of cards in it lately haha

[@roberto3262]

​@CanadianCampaholic LMAO! That probably helped your back 😅 GREAT video, by the way! I've sent that over to a few friends already. It definitely helped me! And I hope it helps them as well.

[@andreguimaraes2866]

Thank you very much for taking your time to help new campers. It is is a blessed gift. Great tutorial.

[@trevychase7842]

Great video! Thank you so much. I’ll be backing my new 33 footer next weekend 😅. So this was a lot of help!