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09-05-2013, 11:14 AM
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Location: Washington - Ridgefield
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
For backing up a trailer, an EB makes it more difficult. The pivot (hitch) is further behind the axle and moves more sideways as the van turns. My SMB trailer is ~10' long, about 7' to the axle and backing it up is the main reason I added a camera to the back of my van.
Still, it was never impossible, just difficult. The short trailer reacts so quickly that by the time you see it, it is almost too late.
Now, I always put the van in lo range and back up very, very slowly and have few problems. I suspect you could get by simply doing the same.
Mike
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09-05-2013, 11:54 AM
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Location: Taylor, Mississippi
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
 Hey Boss, you haven't been getting enough sleep!
Didn't you just bring home a big 'ol trailer... big as a stripmall... and now you gonna "build out" that ratty little lawnmower trailer, with a full bath and dining for four? Naw Bro, don't even go there
*friendsdontletfriends...* *callmebeforeyoustart*
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09-05-2013, 07:02 PM
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Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
My utility trailer has a short tung with a 6' long box. A real pain to back up. Mike is right about the reaction time. It I was going to get a new trailer I would borrow several of different lengths from friends and try backing them up to find out what felt most comfortable.
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Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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09-05-2013, 08:03 PM
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Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
Larrie, can I borrow your trailer? 
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09-05-2013, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Key West Fl, Port Isabel Tx
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
Buy a casita or scamp 13 and have these guys http://www.adventuretrailers.com/resource.html
do the axle conversion for about 5-6K total you are done. Go anywhere with a full bath refrig and air
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09-05-2013, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
Sure. All you have to do is let me know when you will be in Oregon City and I will hook you up.
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Larrie
Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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09-05-2013, 10:23 PM
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Location: Oregon Ciry Oregon
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
Another option for test backing would be to stop by your local U Hall and rent a trailer that is about the size you are looking for. A few hours of rental and a test drive should tell you all you need to know. If I remember correctly they have several lengths and axel configurations to choose from.
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Read detailed trip reports, see photos and videos on my travel blog, luinil.com.
Current van: 2002 Ford E350 extended body camper with Colorado Camper Van pop top and Agile Offroad 4WD conversion.
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09-07-2013, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Corvallis, OR
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
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09-07-2013, 07:59 PM
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Location: Southern New Mexico
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
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Originally Posted by carringb
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That is freakin' cool. A tear-boat trailer. No pics of the boat off the trailer though.
Does anyone know, is the boat the actual roof of the trailer, or does it just sit on top of the trailer roof?
Herb
[Nevermind, here are some manufacturer pics.
http://tinyhouseswoon.com/tiny-camper-r ... /#more-491]
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09-12-2013, 01:48 PM
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Location: Southern New Mexico
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Re: Of Adventure Trailers
I think this would be cool it it were smaller, and on taller suspension.
http://www.stealthtrailer.com/products/ ... per-Series
Herb
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