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Originally Posted by Paddler
Hankpage is correct, the trailer tongue weight will probably be the stopper for using the front hitch to move the trailer in tight spots. Both of my GMCs are limited to 500 lbs so that would eliminate all but the smallest and lightest travel trailers. Maybe the Ford and Ram trucks have beefer front ends...
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Even with a heavy front end the front hitch options available limit you to 500 pounds of tonque weight and 9500 line pull (for reciever mounted winches).
Like mentioned before, they are great for keeping a bike rack off the TT bumper.
Learning how to back up isn't that bad. There are a few videos on-line that will come up if you google them. If you place your hand on the steering whell at 6 o'clock and move your hand in the direction you want the rear of the trailer to go you will get the trailer swinging. Once you get the swing you need turn the wheel in the opposite direction and "follow" the trailer. As you back up you can adjust by again moving the bottom of the steering whell in the intended direction of the rear of the trailer. Keep in mind when you do this, the front of your TV will also swing. I have seen a few quarter panels on TVs get dinged backing into campsites. I'm not saying this to scare you, just be aware the everything that is going on. If you have a large parking lot to practice in take advantage of it. I used some coolers as cones when I taught my wife to back up.