On Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:46:21 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Monday, 29 July 2013 14:37:58 UTC-3, Wayne. B wrote:
On Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:11:09 -0700 (PDT), True North

wrote:



Why is it that you can't back the trailer into the driveway with your



vehicle? If you have space enough to pull it out, you should have



room to back it in.





I can..and do on occasion.

I just find it awkward.. hard to see where I'm backing to and of course depends on whether there are vehicles parked opposite my driveway.

It's a very narrow street and a very narrow driveway... 10 feet narrow.



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You might find it helpful to put a few long stakes or bamboo poles in

a few strategic locations along the edge of the driveway so you can

see them in your mirrors.


I can always see one side in the mirrors... the vehicle ends up at such an angle to the trailer that the other side is a dead zone.
Ad to that.. as soon as I start, cars always come around the corner trying to get by. This adds to my feeling of needing to get the backing-up done quickly and efficiently.

Once you learn how to do it, it'll be pretty quick.

John (Gun Nut) H.
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Hope you're having a great day!

On 7/29/2013 1:46 PM, True North wrote:
On Monday, 29 July 2013 14:37:58 UTC-3, Wayne. B wrote:
On Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:11:09 -0700 (PDT), True North

wrote:



Why is it that you can't back the trailer into the driveway with your



vehicle? If you have space enough to pull it out, you should have



room to back it in.





I can..and do on occasion.

I just find it awkward.. hard to see where I'm backing to and of course depends on whether there are vehicles parked opposite my driveway.

It's a very narrow street and a very narrow driveway... 10 feet narrow.



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You might find it helpful to put a few long stakes or bamboo poles in

a few strategic locations along the edge of the driveway so you can

see them in your mirrors.


I can always see one side in the mirrors... the vehicle ends up at such an angle to the trailer that the other side is a dead zone.
Ad to that.. as soon as I start, cars always come around the corner trying to get by. This adds to my feeling of needing to get the backing-up done quickly and efficiently.


A responsible boat owner and neighbor (um... ) would just buy all of the
stuff needed to own a boat there... That includes a motor, life jackets,
a trailer with proper lighting, and a ****ing dolly if you are
endangering your family and neighbors with your boat... read my other
post. If you are gonna' do the sport, buy the gear, period. Anything
less is irresponsible and selfish.. If you can't afford the gear, find
another hobby... period.. That is what a responsible member of society does.

True North wrote:
Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm and Halifax Harbour yesterday.
It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.
Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after all.
Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk and then down the driveway.
Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.

On 8/3/2013 10:00 PM, Earl wrote:
True North wrote:
Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm
and Halifax Harbour yesterday.
It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.
Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after all.
Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a
bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk
and then down the driveway.
Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.

It's not a power or traction problem. It's a steering problem.

Hank© wrote:
On 8/3/2013 10:00 PM, Earl wrote:
True North wrote:
Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm
and Halifax Harbour yesterday.
It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.
Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after
all.
Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a
bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk
and then down the driveway.
Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.

It's not a power or traction problem. It's a steering problem.
Yup, and a quad is perfect for that. The short wheelbase lets you make
very sharp turns in tight spots.

On Sunday, 4 August 2013 18:42:16 UTC-3, Earl wrote:
Hank© wrote:

On 8/3/2013 10:00 PM, Earl wrote:

True North wrote:

Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm

and Halifax Harbour yesterday.

It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.

Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after

all.

Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a

bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk

and then down the driveway.

Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.



It's not a power or traction problem. It's a steering problem.

Yup, and a quad is perfect for that. The short wheelbase lets you make

very sharp turns in tight spots.

Man, y'all 'mericans sure do like to throw money around.. the more the merrier.
We like to figure out simple cheap solutions.
I can place the rig in my driveway with a bit of fussin with my Highlander, or I can easily whip it in place with a little muscle power.
No need to spend thousands on a problem that has already been solved.

On 8/4/13 6:06 PM, True North wrote:
On Sunday, 4 August 2013 18:42:16 UTC-3, Earl wrote:
Hank© wrote:

On 8/3/2013 10:00 PM, Earl wrote:

True North wrote:

Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm

and Halifax Harbour yesterday.

It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.

Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after

all.

Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a

bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk

and then down the driveway.

Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.



It's not a power or traction problem. It's a steering problem.

Yup, and a quad is perfect for that. The short wheelbase lets you make

very sharp turns in tight spots.

Man, y'all 'mericans sure do like to throw money around.. the more the merrier.
We like to figure out simple cheap solutions.
I can place the rig in my driveway with a bit of fussin with my Highlander, or I can easily whip it in place with a little muscle power.
No need to spend thousands on a problem that has already been solved.


Earl, Hank, and Herring, known far and wide as Larry, Moe, and Curly.

On 8/4/2013 6:06 PM, True North wrote:
On Sunday, 4 August 2013 18:42:16 UTC-3, Earl wrote:
Hank© wrote:

On 8/3/2013 10:00 PM, Earl wrote:

True North wrote:

Wife, dog a day I took the Legend out for a tour of the North West Arm

and Halifax Harbour yesterday.

It was a nice pleasant 3 hour cruise.

Looks like I may not need that electric powered trailer dolly after

all.

Wife and I are able to unhook the 2000# rig on the street and with a

bit of a run are able to push it up from the gutter to the sidewalk

and then down the driveway.

Buy a quad if you can't do it with your tow vehicle.



It's not a power or traction problem. It's a steering problem.

Yup, and a quad is perfect for that. The short wheelbase lets you make

very sharp turns in tight spots.

Man, y'all 'mericans sure do like to throw money around.. the more the merrier.
We like to figure out simple cheap solutions.
I can place the rig in my driveway with a bit of fussin with my Highlander, or I can easily whip it in place with a little muscle power.
No need to spend thousands on a problem that has already been solved.


Are you the same Donnie who was all set to buy a $500 powered tongue dolly?

On 8/5/2013 2:28 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 4 Aug 2013 15:06:31 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote:



Man, y'all 'mericans sure do like to throw money around.. the more the merrier.
We like to figure out simple cheap solutions.
I can place the rig in my driveway with a bit of fussin with my Highlander, or I can easily whip it in place with a little muscle power.
No need to spend thousands on a problem that has already been solved.

I still like my golf cart for moving the trailer around but I have
other uses for it. I would not own one just to move my trailer.



He isn't looking for solutions Greg..