Every time. I have been towing a 5th wheel for several years and side mirrors are all you have. Obviously you can't see shite out of the back. I use the method cgrand described.

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Posted by lsupride87

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 11/3/17 at 10:30 am to Wtodd

Are yall poor? I stare at my 14" backup camera and go in like Dale Jr

But seriously, I dont use only the side mirrors. Dont tow a trailer enough to need to get that down

This post was edited on 11/3/17 at 10:32 am

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Posted by highpockets

Lafayette

Member since Feb 2015

1894 posts

Posted on 11/3/17 at 11:14 am to Wtodd

Used to tow with a small SUV, I would flip up the back door and could run my boat down the ramp like lightning. Even come in at a 90 degree angle when you had buttheads blocking the ramp at the point.

Now I have a Canyon, the mirrors are not tow mirrors, I cannot see the wheels of my trailer, so I use the turn around method, may even drop the tailgate to improve my view.

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Posted by SportTiger1

Stonewall, LA

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 11/3/17 at 12:06 pm to REB BEER

quote:
I just use the side mirrors.

This. But i'll be honest...those short arse utility trailors can piss me off.

Everything longer than 10-12' is gravy.

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Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt

Here

Member since Jan 2011

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Posted on 11/3/17 at 12:49 pm to SportTiger1

Something narrower than the truck is a mega bitch. By the time you can see the damn thing it’s too late.

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Posted by hogdaddy

Krotz Springs

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 11/3/17 at 2:55 pm to Chuker

boat launch

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Posted by Red Stick 55

Madisonville

Member since Oct 2012

379 posts

Posted on 11/3/17 at 3:03 pm to Chuker

Don’t sweat these guys man. The majority of folks on here cannot perform a single back using only mirrors. Just get out there in the yard and practice. You will be golden before you know it

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