Pro Trailer Backup Assist on my new TV

Deltaboy59
Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
in Trailer & Towing
2016 Ford F-150...Great YouTube video online from Ford that explains it better than me...!
Also note built in brake controller....!

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  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    Ya, slick...my brother has this and the brake controller /tow control system in his Exploder.
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Posts: 2,414
    Is nothing  sacred. Now you don't even have to learn how to backup.

    1. Hash  T@B Fun
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    Next thing you know, the  cars will drive themselves.
    Then we won't have to learn to drive either...
    lol...!!!
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    I think you still need to learn. The camera is just going to show you just how bad you can jackknife the little bugger and how quickly. Now, self-driving cars could probably be trained to do it. :-)
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    The system above is much more than a Camera... it is a  "Hands Off " Trailer Backup Assist... 
    Any experience with it ?
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    For those that are interested in this new feature...
    https://youtu.be/tby3A29osDg
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 10,035
    I need that just to back my minivan out of my driveway that hugs my house!
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • ChanW
    ChanW Posts: 3,165
    Wow. That's a perfect use for 'self driving cars'.

    One thing not illustrated in the video, though, was backing 'blind'. The Tab, and any other camper, blocks about 75% of the view of where you're going.

    The backup camera on the back of the camper would be more useful for us. Or a 'bird's eye view' camera might be nice, showing the full picture of the TV and the Tab together. Maybe all three cameras, and the ability to switch between them.
    Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
    2014 S Maxx
    2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 

     A_Little_T@b'll_Do_Ya
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    From personal experience, it is a great tool... I use it on my farm for my various utility trailers as well and  while the rear view directly behind the t@b is obstructed...the grid on screen gives you a reference point if you take the time to note landmarks in the screen, essentially informing you of your rear position...it can back a trailer better than me into a barn door with inches to spare...hope you find a system that works for you...hope this info is useful for those that are interested...
  • Deltaboy59
    Deltaboy59 Posts: 315
    Another nice video...if interested ....
    https://youtu.be/fyQlRR56t-o
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Posts: 6,424
    That's pretty slick.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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