Grumpaw
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Steve
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2021
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- Location
- Fishersville, Va.
- Vehicle(s)
- 2021 Ranger Lariat Sport Supercab
- Occupation
- Navy Vet., Retired Police Sgt.
Cameras do have their place, and if your used to them, great.I have a hopkins wireless camera than hooks up via wifi to an old cell phone. (that way i can leave it connected while towing.) I have it hardwired into the running lights on the trailer. IE the lights on the camera's is on and transmitting.
I have my phone mount so it sits just above the dash below the rearview mirror. so I glance side to side, but also glance toward the rearview mirror and can see the ~30' directly behind and slightly to the sides of the trailer as well. It really helps in backing up as I can tell just how far away from that big rock I am without having to walk back. (to within the foot)
edit I also have a set of clamp ons as the clearviews are currently out of budget.
My better half has been directing me while backing up for so many years, it has become second nature. She doesn't even have to speak, just use hand signals...38 years of guiding me and I have never hit a rock, tree branch, or picnic table.
Not downplaying cameras at all....just hard to break 60 year habits.
I do find the rear view on the Ranger to be extremely helpful when backing up to the trailer to hitch up. Got it down to where I can get to within an inch or two of perfect.
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