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09-12-2012, 06:13 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Hooking up trailer
I have a 42' tag axle coach with a 24' enclosed trailer. My issue is hooking up the trailer by myself. I had rear camera adjusted to see hitch but then camera was useless going down the road. Any tips of best way to back up to trailer to hook up without damaging rear of the coach?
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Johnny Rotten
2009 American Eagle 42'
Trailering HD Road Glide and Saab 9.3 or Cadillac Escalade ESV
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09-12-2012, 07:25 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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I have a similar problem. With the trailer connected and straight, I put a couple of small dots on the monitor that lined up with features on the trailer. It isn't perfect but it has gotten me right on or close enough for the last 7 years. The only time I need a spotter is when I have to connect at an angle.
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2012 Monaco Knight 36 PFT
Towing either a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland or a car in a 20' enclosed car trailer.
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09-12-2012, 07:46 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Second camera just for the hitch view.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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09-13-2012, 09:44 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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I will look into this option, I already have 3 cameras so don't know if my monitor will allow the 4th. Thanks.
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Johnny Rotten
2009 American Eagle 42'
Trailering HD Road Glide and Saab 9.3 or Cadillac Escalade ESV
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09-13-2012, 11:27 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeryan59
I will look into this option, I already have 3 cameras so don't know if my monitor will allow the 4th. Thanks.
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Maybe a switch to change betwwen existing camera and hitch camera as needed. Or a separate wired or wireless camera and monitor system for the hitch.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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09-13-2012, 01:14 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
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If it were me, I would just try one these or similar:
CoupleMate: OEM Couplemate Trailer and Truck Parts
Just under $60 at ProBassShops and I'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere.
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09-13-2012, 01:30 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
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Also, the "swinging" hitches might work, but have specific weight ratings
Stinger and Roll-a-Hitch...See here at hitch corner:
The Hitch Corner sells ball mounts for trailer hitches
Gets you close - like playing HorseShoes
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09-13-2012, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Phx, Arid~zona
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I painted my ball white and can see it better than a black ball. Haven't tried it yet, though, but it sure is easier to see in my back-up camera.
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