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05-10-2012, 01:21 PM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Any tips on lining up the ball under the hitch when alone?
I tried searching the forum but couldn't come up with anything on this. Does anyone have any tips when hooking up the TT alone on how to line up the ball under the hitch without a lot of trips to get out and see where you are?
Thanks
Grant
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05-10-2012, 01:23 PM
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05-10-2012, 01:33 PM
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I solo hookup 100% of the time... IF you do not want to go to the expense of a back up camera (well worth the $$$) here is what I used to do.. On the center of your tailgate put a bit of tape or better still a paint marking you can see.. then on the RV do the same (when you are hooked up) make sure the 2 line up after that when backing in just match the 2 marks and you will always be right on the money... the marks have to be just big enough that you can see them from the cab.. I tried the magnetic balls on a stick and found this worked better.. You can disguise the mark on the trailer with a small decal of some kind.. just use the tape first so you are right on then apply the decal.
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05-10-2012, 01:34 PM
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05-10-2012, 03:32 PM
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Hitchin' Sticks
I like the Hitchin' Sticks.
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05-10-2012, 03:45 PM
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My backup camera was worth every penny.
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05-10-2012, 03:45 PM
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Backup camera
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05-10-2012, 03:48 PM
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For $80 for a magnetic camera and monitor, I'm happy. Works great.
Tom
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05-10-2012, 04:00 PM
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Location: Long Island,NY.
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Seann45 X2, I use the center of the chevy bow tie on my tonneau cover & the motor on my Electric Jack.
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05-10-2012, 04:02 PM
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Where did you get the $80 magnetic camera and monitor??
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05-10-2012, 04:36 PM
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tape
I also always hook up alone and I also use a small piece of masking tape on he inside center of the tailgate and I line up with the center of the tt. It usually takes me 2 or 3 in and outs to get it but it only takes a couple of minutes. happy camping!
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05-10-2012, 05:28 PM
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05-10-2012, 07:44 PM
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I love my backup camera. Worked great on my old Hensley Arrow - kind of like a plane doing an aerial refueling, just put the stringer in the reciever. Hopefully it work as well on the ProPride 3P I am installing on my new camper in the morning.
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05-10-2012, 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrnoyb
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Works for me too, plus it was inexpensive!
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05-10-2012, 09:35 PM
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I mounted a mirror to my power jack. I hitch up solo and get it on the first try, every time.
Here's a link for pictures and info.
http://www.myrvtalk.com/mods/236-hitch-mirror.html
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05-10-2012, 10:00 PM
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Your link requires login - do you have another source we can look at?
I've used the sticks with balls. Work pretty good - got a Harbor Freight onsale for like $9. Check their ads - I don't buy anything there at isn't onsale
Oh - looks like they are onsale now!
Magnetic Trailer Alignment Kit
It's not perfect - but most of the time I could get it on the first shot.
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05-10-2012, 10:37 PM
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05-11-2012, 03:52 AM
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Rear view camera...saved my marriage!
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05-11-2012, 04:53 AM
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I have used the magnetic alignment balls but did not care for them, I purchased the Peak wireless backup camera that mounts on the license plate. I put a piece of reflective tape on the front of the tongue to help with the depth perception and I am much happier with the results.
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05-11-2012, 04:30 PM
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I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee as a tow vehicle, I open the rear hatch and use the hook for hatch door as a guide, it has to be just slightly right of center on the coupling and it's right on.
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