Hitching and Towing Help

ScottG

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ADMIN NOTES

Description: Video and other how-to resources to assist owners with common problems encountered when hitching and towing their trailers.

Created by: Various
Posted by: Various

Disclaimer: Resources provided by members are not necessarily endorsed nor approved by nüCamp. Models differ and configurations are subject to change at any time. Use at your own discretion.
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Michigan_Mike

Tips for Controlling Trailer Sway

These videos contain some useful/helpful tips for controlling trailer sway.  You must have at least 10-15% of the trailer's total weight on the tongue of the trailer (over the axle and to the front, between the trailer and tow vehicle) to eliminate any trailer sway.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfeyBxuIZOU#t=64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMYyA4w0kAs

An example of trailer sway below....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS5ou40cC7Q#t=73

Michigan_Mike

How to back up a trailer

This is a good video and it really does work!

https://youtu.be/RLtfrBWzNCw

Verna

Coupling issues/Hitching issues/Couple stuck on the ball/Stuck coupler

Different descriptions for being unable to unhitch from your T@B. Here's a how-to YouTube video compliments of @TabberJon and his research:

The manual jack is easy to turn. An electric jack would not alleviate a stuck coupler.
Watch this video for reasons why an Atwood coupler will stick (on purpose) and what to do if that happens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq3f8b37laQ
The coupler might also be stiff due to no lubrication in which case the gentle pry method under the front lip of the coupler works fine.

ScottG

Hitching and Towing Tutorial

Description: Keep the Trailer Connected to the Truck--Understanding the "Hitch" System is a comprehensive go-to reference for understanding and properly using hitch systems.

Original Link: https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ppp/ppp-92.pdf

Created by: Purdue University Extension
Posted by: N/A

Disclaimer: Resources provided by members are not necessarily endorsed nor approved by nüCamp. Models differ and configurations are subject to change at any time. Use at your own discretion.
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Sharon_is_SAM

Trailer Hitch Couplers

Description: Video of hitch coupler styles.

Original Link: https://youtu.be/bpz3qZEnOQQ

Created by: Etrailer