I looked at old posts and youtube and have tried and tried. I just can't back up my 320 with my Tahoe by myself. I am constantly almost jack knifing it so the few times I have gone by myself I get pull throughs. A nice person helped me in Texas in a site I couldn't get into. I have a tiny storage slot between 2 other towables and I back it near there and attempt to push it in and typically ask the worker guy there to help me. It's insane and I need to get a wheel repack next week and am just dreading how this is all going to go down. I will take any and all suggestions.
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What might help is to just back up a little ways and as soon as the trailer starts to turn too much pull forward and try to get the tow vehicle more in line with the trailer. Easier said than done I know because the tow vehicle might not have much room to maneuver.
But practice practice practice is always the cheapest option.
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6r (unsafe 200lb tongue weight limit until 2020 models)
2020 Subaru Outback XT
Pacific NW
when I make less drastic adjustments when backing up slowly I do better
https://youtu.be/p1B5d_K2__4
Once you're almost on the right shoulder, turn left again to go down the right side of the road until the back end of the trailer is lined up with your site. At which point, you start the back in process, pulling up as needed. Don't try to make the back-in in one go, if you have to pull up 2-3-4-8-10 times to get the correct line, so what? I've used this method to solo back into our storage spot, with only about 3ft on either side of me before I hit other trailers (might be a bit more than 3ft on each side.)
I also found a video that shows what I'm talking about:
https://youtu.be/fdbGct8EA6E?t=93
Jay and Kat
Tow vehicle: 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport S + tow package
Camper: 2022 T@B 400 Boondock w/Norcold 3-way fridge
Your Tahoe should have a big set of cameras. You shouldn't need to get out too often. Do get out an look around until you are completely familiar with the cameras.
"Just Enough"
My suggestion would be to 1) search "how to back up a trailer" on YouTube and watch a bunch of videos; 2) find an empty parking lot and bring a orange cones, 3) spend a few hours at it with no audience and no pressure until you can settle down and feel the hang of it.
2013 CS-S us@gi
2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab
https://youtu.be/8NlaDEx_-uQ
From my experience I will add that you can't move the trailer wheels left and right instantly. It takes some travel distance for each correction to take effect. It's frustrating to get it pointed near where you want, only to realize there is not enough room left behind the trailer to make it happen. So, again, pull forward to get more room.
Hope this helps.
2023 Pathfinder awd with 6000 lb tow package
Marc & Janet
2016 T@B Max S - 2017 Honda Pilot - Winchester,VA
2023 TAB 400 Boondock
2023 F150 Hybrid (PowerBoost drivetrain)
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Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)