Airstream Classic Trailer 25' 2005, Owner'S Manual

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AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
B-15
Backing Up
In BACKING UP the important thing to remember is to DO EVERYTHING SLOWLY and to correct
immediately if you see the trailer turning the wrong way. Concentrate on the rear of the trailer. With your
tow vehicle and trailer in a straight line, back up slowly and turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Watch out the window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer is
pointing in the desired direction. Your tow vehicle will be following the trailer in an arc. Straighten the tow
vehicle and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply, and then when they are in line, straighten the
steering wheel.
ALWAYS TRY TO BACK TO YOUR LEFT BECAUSE THE VISIBILITY IS MUCH BETTER. (See
Illustration) When you don't make it on the first try it is usually much easier to pull forward to your original
position and start over.
If your spouse or traveling companion normally directs you when backing they should position themselves
forward of the tow vehicle so the driver can easily see them. Their directions should always indicate to the
driver the direction the rear of the trailer should go. A little practice in a parking lot with the person giving
directions can save a lot of frustration when backing into a campsite.