Reversing with trailer up an incline
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 19:34
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I have a very basic, maybe even stupid question, having very limited experience towing. I have just ordered a 4x7 trailer with lid and am planning to store it in my garage. My street is on a slight incline and my house is also on the higher side of the street, so there's more incline going from the street to the driveway to the garage. Kind of hard to describe, but here's a photo:
http://images.domain.com.au/img/20081028/4410/2007292686_6_FS.JPG?mod=081118-1927
My question is - when reversing my trailer up the driveway, is there much chance the trailer hitch could detach / slip off the tow ball? Also, would it be risky to be trying to push it into the garage by hand, with help of course?
Reply By: howie - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 19:51
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 19:51
easy answer is - wait till you've sold the house, buy a flatter block.
seriously, should'nt come off.
if too worried, is it too late to put a treg hitch on the trailer.
could fit a cheap $200 power in/out winch and fit it in the garage.
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Follow Up By: howie - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 19:55
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 19:55
PS i have a treg hitch and a winch for sale.
(this is the classified section isn't it?)
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Reply By: Member - Bucky, the "Mexican"- Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 03:55
Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 03:55
garbage
Have you thought about an electric boat winch, and drag it back into the garage. I think they retail for about $150-200.
All you will then need is an anchor point, at the back of the garage,,a strong hook on a thick plate, dyna-bolted to the floor, under a bench, maybe.
Cheers
Bucky
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Follow Up By: garbage - Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 07:01
Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 07:01
The slope on my driveway goes slightly sideways. Does the slope need to be straight for a boat winch to work?
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