Posted 2015-05-21 6:50 AM (#163495) Subject: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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To many, backing trailers is second nature, but to some it is a challenge. It looks like Ford is releasing a backup assist feature to make it easier for the novice. http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/2016-ford-f150-dials-in-trailer-ba... be interesting to see if they move it up to 3/4 and 1 tons as well, and how it works with a gooseneck.
Posted 2015-05-21 12:56 PM (#163502 - in reply to #163495) Subject: RE: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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Well I clicked the link, and what makes me mad is the very first paragraph is a sexist remark insinuating that women cannot back trailers ! Yes the concept is sad. You have to LEARN to back a trailer. And there is no reason why anyone cannot do something as simple as backing straight down a boat ramp. I think I will have to contact them about that remark slurring women drivers!
Posted 2015-05-21 1:04 PM (#163503 - in reply to #163502) Subject: RE: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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Originally written by CTRider on 2015-05-21 12:56 PM
Well I clicked the link, and what makes me mad is the very first paragraph is a sexist remark insinuating that women cannot back trailers ! Yes the concept is sad. You have to LEARN to back a trailer. And there is no reason why anyone cannot do something as simple as backing straight down a boat ramp. I think I will have to contact them about that remark slurring women drivers!
No kidding. I offered to help the macho man at the boat ramp back his big rig into the water after watching him try for 30 minutes. He left.
Posted 2015-05-22 11:31 AM (#163515 - in reply to #163495) Subject: RE: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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Maybe the husband is asking the wife to back the boat in because he knows she is better at it! ;) Just ask my husband why he spends most of the time in our truck in the passenger seat!
Posted 2015-05-22 3:25 PM (#163516 - in reply to #163495) Subject: RE: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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I was showed as a young man, put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the direction that you want the back end of the trailer to go. After backing many many times I sometimes find myself still doing that same thing
Posted 2015-05-22 4:04 PM (#163518 - in reply to #163495) Subject: RE: Trailer backing help on the way ?
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Some additional information on how it works. Ford F-150 getting trailer backup assist feature that takes your hands off the wheelhttp://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/05/22/ford-f-150-getting-trailer-backup-assist-feature-that-takes-your-hands-off/