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A Guide to Parking Your Trailer

Oct. 20 2022 Ownership Tips By Poplar Bluff Trailers

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Park your trailer safely and efficiently using the tips in this guide. Set realistic expectations and take your time to hone your reverse and parking skills. If you need more advice, contact Poplar Bluff Trailers.

Understand the Basics

Your trailer will move opposite your towing vehicle—be mindful of this when backing up your model.

Typically, your towing vehicle and trailer will form a V shape when you back up. The more you turn your wheel, the sharper the shape will get. Be vigilant of any vehicles or a wall near your towing setup and avoid colling with them.

Slow Down

A lack of confidence when handling a piece of equipment can lead to panic reactions. To skip the hassle, slow down your towing vehicle and ensure you don’t make any hasty moves when parking your trailer.

Ideally, make a plan, and then start parking your trailer. This will help avoid being in a difficult situation and keep you and your rig safe. If you get into a dangerous position, stop moving and stay calm. Don’t hurry and instead focus on the situation and try correctly maneuvering this time.

Practice, Practice, Practice

There’s no alternative to practice.

Although backing up or parking a trailer can appear daunting, regular practice will help you do it safely and efficiently. That’s why you want to spend time practicing your skills by heading to an empty area like a parking lot in your vicinity. Once you are more confident about your maneuvers, you can hit the road with your trailer.

Invest in the Right Gear

A backup camera on your towing vehicle can come in handy when parking your trailer. You can use your gear to understand the angle, spot any obstacles, and ensure that the patch where you intend to park your rig is empty.

We hope this guide helps you handle your trailer like a pro. If you need more ideas or want to upgrade your trailer to the latest model, visit Poplar Bluff Trailers. Our dealership is in Poplar Bluff, MO, but we also proudly serve Cape Girardeau, MO, and Paragould, AR—so reach out today.