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Hi, I have a sloping drive and was wondering if there was any advice on reversing the camper onto it?

We are totally new to camping! any tips on the 'jockey' wheel and the support legs would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Shammi

All the above and would add that you shouldn't expect to get it on the drive in one movement. Don't think you aren't doing it right if you need to move forward every now and again to straighten up and start again. I have the drive from hell in terms of reversing the FC but it does work eventually. Just keep trying, you'll get there.

Quote: Originally posted by MrT007 on 30/7/2013

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And don't be put off when you see large caravans reversing well, as I've been told, the smaller the trailer the harder it is to reverse. So don't be out off when you see big twin axle caravans reversing first go.

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I completely agree with this. Years ago we used to tow our frame tent and gear in a baggage trailer behind our Ford Fiesta and I never really mastered reversing it. I think it's to do with the  distance between the rear wheels of the car and the trailer wheels.

When we got our FC I went on a C&CC towing course at Bradford where they covered the basics and gave plenty of practical experience. As others have said, its a great idea to find an empty carpark and practise.

You're starting with the advanced stuff reversing into a drive. hope it works out.

Ian

I have same problem and camp on my own most of time.  Reversing on flat, not too bad, but cant reverse up steep drive, burn my clutch out.  Plus although my road is normally so very quiet you can guarantee as soon as I start to reverse, everybody and their friends are coming down the road.  I can push or pull my camper on my own on the flat to an extent but it is the drive.  Was having to phone somebody to meet me to help push it up.  Got motor mover put on.  Lot of money, had to put it on interest free credit card, but have used it twice and its been worth it, just makes me more independent and know its there to get me out of trouble if needed.

Elaine