Hi All Scamp 5ers,
Never towed a fifth wheel soooo....How are those right turnes and please give me any tips on making them?
Thanks,
Perry P
Thu, 11/07/2013 - 20:21
#1
Right Turns
Hi Perry;
I think you will enjoy your new "toy". You haven't said whether it's a standard or deluxe model.
Right turns shouldn't be any problem. I usually try to make a little wider turn if the road conditions permit. Before traveling for the first time make sure the rear of your truck clears the trailer when you make a sharp turn, either right or left. No problems in the future then. The trailer cuts the corner behind the truck just a little when making a sharp right turn.
One interesting observation is that big front overhang blocks the rearview mirror. You have to rely on your side mirrors. On my Chevy Silverado I don't need extension mirrors. - - Earl
I've driven semi's for thirty years and right turns keep you guessing where the trailer tire is when maneuvering a rt. turn. I simply use a spot mirror and as you make the turn you can see exactly where that trailer tire is. without it it is impossible to tell. the larger the spot mirror the better but on a pickup etc your usually stuck with a small one.
next time you see a semi look at his passenger side mirror and you will see there is usually a spot mirror there
Joe
Joe & Linda
New River, Arizona
2013 Casita SD 17'
Will I have to modify my 5th wheel scamp so it doesn't hit the top box sides.
I have old style hitch
Thanks Jon
yvonne l . salmonson