Question about unhitching a caravan on uneven terrain.
Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 at 13:57
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Aiden C

Caravan flat ground, car on downward slope.
Hi all,
I did see one topic on my question, but was not fully satisfied with the overall consensus.
So we have a 12ft Jayco Starcraft that we want to bring to our place from where we are currently keeping it.
We have a steep driveway that leads into a level grounded single carport. I'm worried that it's going to be hard if not impossible even, to unhitch as the vehicle will be at roughly 20 to 30 degrees offset.
My idea would be to park it, trailer brake on, chock the wheels, jockey it up till there's some pressure off the ball, then reverse into it a tad to allow it to come off. But I'm just not sure if that will even work at this rather extreme angle?
Thank you for any insight and help!
Aiden.
Reply By: Aiden C - Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 at 05:48
Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 at 05:48
Thank you guys, luckily the garage is very high and clearance won't be an issue, yet, I will have my wife spot that's for sure.
Also, thanks for the ideas, I'll be giving it a shot with in the next week, I'll update here for anyone's future reference.
I'm competent at backing, but this driveway, its a b*&tch, steep and it also angles into the car port, good fun. I’ll take my time, chock the wheels, park brake on and see how I go getting it to release. Wish me luck!
Thanks again for the replies, your all legends.
Aiden.
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Follow Up By: Member - DOZER - Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 at 11:45
Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 at 11:45
If you own a 4wd, use low range, if you dont, consider borrowing one, even hiring one to do the job, as it sounds like a clutches/auto temperatures worst nightmare.
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