[Rhodes22-list] Lining up with the trailer

Fri Dec 28 16:54:07 EST 2007

  That's a hard one I  just about keep  every thing and delete any of the
ones that I'm in .Next my Wife does the same thing. After that  it's day by
day just keeping my story line in mind .
  Have fun and A happy New Yr.

 Bill D

On Dec 28, 2007 4:39 PM, elle <watermusic38 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Thanks for this...BTW..trailer's 4' wide...what you
> described is basically what I do (backing up, getting
> out, etc...) but making a mark is so simple...what I
> was missing was a reference point....
>
> Looking again at the product Pete mentioned...I
> believe I may be able tojury-rig something similar for
> $0. I have a lg cosmetics mirror with metal folding
> brackets for legs. Two screws in the front of the
> trailer to hold the mirror angled downward may enable
> me to see the ball & hitch....
>
> I'll test it tomorrow (weather permitting) & report
> back...& also try the 'mark' method.
>
> I'll get this guy stuff down yet..;^)
>
>
> Also working on the travelogue of Italy.....with luck
> will have the first installlment soon...how can I pick
> the best 25 or so of 2600+ pictures???   ;^)
>
>
> elle
>
> --- bill davidge <wpdavidge at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Elle   The way all of the OLD truck do is .When you
> > get close go back and look how much room is left IE
> > 6 in...1or 2 feet what ever. Then  go back to the
> > drivers seat draw a line in the snow , sand , mud or
> > put a stone on the grown .
> >   Find something on you car or truck  door  ( mirror
> > , door handler ,back of your door ) any line will do
> > and back up  slowly until  they line up .
> >   Go back and ck it out , You may have to go back
> > and try again but , before long you won't have to
> > draw a line or look for rocks .
> >   Not sure how wide you trailer is but you may have
> > to look in your mirror and  line  a point up
> > between the middle of you back seat and the middle
> > of the trailer . I'm not sure how wide your trailer
> > is  but when you are backing up- look in the side
> > mirrors .When you see to much trailer in your LEFT
> > mirror turn your steering wheel to the LEFT ..Same
> > for the right .
> >
> >  Bill Davidge
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: elle <watermusic38 at yahoo.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 2:27:43 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lining up with the
> > trailer
> >
> >  No, Pete, not yet...I have a 4x8 utility trailer &
> > it's tricky to hitch; lining up is not so much a
> > problem as distance between the ball & hitch...I am
> > determined I'm not going to have a round dent in my
> > aft license plate from the ball!
> >
> > CAn't WAIT until spring....
> >
> > elle
> >
> > --- Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> > > elle,
> > >
> > > R U now a trailer sailor?  I can't think of too
> > many
> > > better places you could
> > > visit.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> > > Behalf Of elle
> > > Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 10:10 PM
> > > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lining up with the
> > > trailer
> > >
> > > Pete,
> > >
> > > This is exactly what I need.
> > > Thanks for the link.
> > >
> > > elle
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Peter Thorn <pthorn at nc.rr.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > These work better.   Trailer or tow vehicle axle
> > > > does not need to be level.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I5KPQ6?smid=A1J7OTSURZAVWI&tag=dealtime-auto-mp
> > > > -20&linkCode=asn
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > > > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> > > > Behalf Of john Belanger
> > > > Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 4:18 PM
> > > > To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> > > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Lining up with the
> > > > trailer
> > > >
> > > > looks like its on a telescoping wand.
> > > >
> > > > Bud <budconnor at earthlink.net> wrote:  Hello All,
> > > > I have not been on the list for a while ... nor
> > > have
> > > > I been out on my
> > > > Rhodes in quite some time.
> > > > Over the last several months I have been in the
> > > > process of starting my
> > > > own company ... I plan to
> > > > offer Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services to
> > > the
> > > > construction
> > > > industry. GPR will allow
> > > > you to create 3D images of what is in a concrete
> > > > slab - rebar, tension
> > > > cables, conduits, etc.
> > > > Contractors really don't like cutting things
> > they
> > > > don't have to. The
> > > > whole start up process and
> > > > learning the trade has taken me some time. I
> > look
> > > at
> > > > sailing again as
> > > > my reward for all this.
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, I came across this nifty gadget (see
> > > > attachment) in a Harbor
> > > > Freight Flyer for lining
> > > > up your tow vehicle with your trailer. Looks
> > like
> > > it
> > > > attaches with
> > > > magnets to your hitch and
> > > > your trailer tongue.
> > > >
> > > > Enjoy,
> > > > Bud Connor
> > > > Melbourne, FL
> > > >
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