Bought a 29’ small RV the propane box is where the 19” mark would be on the pro trailer back up assist, is there anyway around this I’m new to RVing and new to the Ford market, 2023 Ford F150 hybrid power boost

thank-you

 

Can you post a photo so we can see the problem location?

 

29' isn't small !!!!

 

Must've been cross-shopping fifth wheels?!?!?

 

We had the same issue with a Jayco trailer we owned. I zip-tied a plate with the back-up assist sticker onto various locations until I found one that the sticker could be read consistently, then mounted it permanently in the best spot.

In the end I never used the Back Up Assist feature for the RV. I could back the trailer into it's final location long before the Back Up Assist feature identified the sticker and was ready for steering input.

 

So, you're saying that while the Backup Assist feature works, it takes a long time to identify the sticker and get ready to be used? How long roughly? Many minutes? That would be frustrating and, I agree, I would just park the trailer myself if that were the case!

 

Well, time is relative. To me it took forever, but in reality it took around 30 seconds to be ready. Since I think I am fairly competent to back a trailer into position, I can do it manually much quicker.

I am not saying it is not a useful feature and I am not opposed to it at all. In fact it is a little bit fun to play with. I do believe it will help those with less experience and those with unique trailer situations.

 

It's a great feature with little trailers (think single snowmobile etc.) that you cannot see in your side mirrors. Can backup miles with it (can't think of why you would but you get the idea) and it will keep the trailer straight behind you.

 

Nice feature but when used on a travel trailer - with limited A-frame space - the cams tend to lose sight of the sticker when turning even a modest amount. Some people add two stickers - one on each side of the A-frame. Of course this means the user must stop and select the 'other' sticker when the first loses communication. I've seen mention on another forum - possibly Airstream - where the owner tried placing the sticker right on the propane cover.

When I had my F150 - and even the version that came with my '19 F350 I tried a bunch of things. I even made a right-angled plate that I JB Welded to the side of the A-frame and placed the sticker on top of that. It served to get the sticker moved a couple inches out of the congestion area, but it still wouldn't stay in communication with any regularity. It will work on a TT for simple straight line backing, but trying to back into a camp site etc. will be hit or miss - at least in my experimentation.

 

Well, when the bridge ahead is under construction . . . .



By the way, way back in the distance a tractor-trailer rig patiently waited for us to get out of the way. He was going to have to back out of there, also, after delivering his load.