spotterjoe

FWI, I keep all 3 sizes in both the F150 & F350 together with multiple drop hitches. Both my trucks are Lariats w/4wd so they set a little higher than normal. Something that you need to by is a 2 ended box wrench with a 1 1/8" & 1 1/2" end. That's the 2 common sizes for the nuts on the *****. You can get them at Harbor Freight for about $6 on sale. I buy and sell a lot trailers on Craig's List so I'm always changing the ball around. The handy thing to have is a 3 or 4 way ball with an adjustable hitch, but they can be expensive when bought new. The 3 way has all 3 common ball sizes and the 4 way adds a hook which is good for towing chevys out of the mud. Good luck on your towing.

ghostmaybe1

I really appreciate you guys. Thanks again.

PS I did tow this summer,(using a friends hook up trailer and all).
Real nice experience, Harley Motorcycle towed .
Don't know how to back up yet , practice practice , practice

spotterjoe

trailer backing is not all that bad. The longer the trailer is compared to the truck the easier it is to back. The key to backing especially a short trailer is to not let it get out of shape. Look from side to side continually in both mirrors and when you see the side of the trailer in your mirror correct immediately. Try to borrow a trailer and find an empty lot to practice on. Its like riding a bike, once you learn its simple. Get the hang of it before you have to really use it. "practice makes perfect"

ghostmaybe1

That is my plan. My buddy says whenever I want to prctice I can. Good advice on seeing the side of trailer. Will remember that.

f150skidoo

X2 Another mistake you see people make is they back up and the trailer start turning a good amount to the right then they correct and the trailer does the same but to the left. The truck and trailer is like a big snake which is fine if your in a big parking lot but not if your in a narrow lane ways. Its much easier just to pull ahead to straighten the trailer out then trying to correct the trailers movement and getting frustrated.

Dirttracker18

I'll give you the best trailer backing tip that changed my skill level.

Put your hand at the bottom of your steering wheel and turn the whe the direction you want the trailer to go. Then all you have to do is watch your mirrors.

blueovelboy

dirttracker is spot on with this one!
but the one thing no one ever dose is set the braes right! (if you have a brake controller)
pull your trailer in a straight line at 20 to 25 MPH and use the manual brake and your trailer should just about lock up then back down the gain till its almost about to skid/lock up and your set!


plus remember you cant stop that thing as quick as if it was just the truck!


good luck and be safe!