For those who need a little help backing up their trailers

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May 21, 2015 | 11:03 AM

quadsr4me

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For those who need a little help backing up their trailers

...or just take the time to learn how to back up a trailer.

Ford Unveils Pro Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 F-150 - PickupTrucks.com News

May 21, 2015 | 11:28 AM

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I wonder if it would work on my 5x8 foot trailer. It's so short that it jackknifes really easy. Short trailers are harder to back up than long ones.

May 21, 2015 | 01:59 PM

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All it does is add a second steering wheel that presumably is more intuitive to steering the trailer. The driver still controls the gas and brake. If the driver doesn't master how to use the **** (i.e., second steering wheel), problems can still occur.

May 21, 2015 | 02:12 PM

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That is cool. I can see some issues with using this system and not having a guide though. It would be pretty easy to run a larger trailer into a tree or something.

May 23, 2015 | 10:02 AM

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that is neat.

Another good trick I have seen for people who are bad at backing up a trailer is people who put a ball hitch on the front of the truck.

May 23, 2015 | 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

that is neat.

Another good trick I have seen for people who are bad at backing up a trailer is people who put a ball hitch on the front of the truck.

But isn't it hard to back up your truck all the way to the boat launch ramp?