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[KarenH]

Originally Posted by CarlNH

Yeah, I plan to do that... actually own a utility trailer and I suck at backing that up ;-) Just thought a 19 would considerably more trailer to deal with but, as you say, some practice is surely better than none! Thanks!

Actually, I think you'll find that the longer 19 will be easier than your utility trailer. My 15A was much easier than my old tent trailer because of the difference in length from the hitch to the trailer axle. Easy does it and you'll be fine.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by KarenH

Actually, I think you'll find that the longer 19 will be easier than your utility trailer. My 15A was much easier than my old tent trailer because of the difference in length from the hitch to the trailer axle. Easy does it and you'll be fine.

Very true. Small single axle utility trailers I've towed and my boat trailer would be very easy to jackknife due to over correction. The 19 is easier to back up.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Yes, I have about 4 different lengths and 4 different heights in my garage, yours free if you come and pick up, all before I got the adjustable one. You will go through several tow vehicles, each one different with your Escape.....

Sure. A new $20 ball mount (or even one per trailer, for those with more than one trailer) seems pretty minor compared to buying a new vehicle.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by CarlNH

Yeah, I plan to do that... actually own a utility trailer and I suck at backing that up ;-) Just thought a 19 would considerably more trailer to deal with but, as you say, some practice is surely better than none!

Although the bigger trailer will be easier in some ways to back up, it will run further inside the tug on turns, and will be harder to see around. This is all manageable; if you want to practice, I suggest renting a big enclosed cargo trailer.

[CarlNH]

Ah, good idea... big enclosed cargo trailer would be a decent simulator! Will see how large a one I can find :-) Thanks!

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Although the bigger trailer will be easier in some ways to back up, it will run further inside the tug on turns, and will be harder to see around. This is all manageable; if you want to practice, I suggest renting a big enclosed cargo trailer.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by CarlNH

Ah, good idea... big enclosed cargo trailer would be a decent simulator! Will see how large a one I can find :-) Thanks!

U-Haul has 6’x12’ dual axle cargo trailers. They have hydraulic surge brakes so you only need a flat 4 plug.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/6x12-...ler-Rental/RV/

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Very true. Small single axle utility trailers I've towed and my boat trailer would be very easy to jackknife due to over correction. The 19 is easier to back up.

It's dependent on the distance from the ball to the axle. I had a m/c trailer where the distance was about 5'. Breath on the wheel and it was almost instant jackknife. My boat trailer axle was about 15' back. Turn the wheel a bit and a nice slow backing up turn could be made. Movement happened slowly with lots of time to increase or decrease the rate of turning.

Ron

[CarlNH]

Thanks, I saw that one and it should work! $30 a day is cheap training :-)

Originally Posted by rubicon327

U-Haul has 6’x12’ dual axle cargo trailers. They have hydraulic surge brakes so you only need a flat 4 plug.

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/6x12-...ler-Rental/RV/