Reversing confusion

wendil replied on 24/01/2020 23:46

wendil

Posted on 24/01/2020 23:46

Where should the "guider" stand while directing the driver when reversing the caravan?

My husband and I have this "discussion" nearly every time we have to reverse. As the rear of the caravan swings when changing direction he disappears out of view in the wing mirror, Someone once told me that the best place for the guider to stand is in front of the car and guide the driver from there. How do you avoid a disappearing guider and do you have and answer to our dilemma?

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replied on 25/01/2020 13:55

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:26 by Rocky 2 buckets

The only ‘rule’ needed is-if you can see the drivers face in one of the wing mirrors they can see you. If the C/van stops you seeing the drivers face in the mirror switch to the other side👍🏻😊

PS-stick to this rule & all disagreements will be a thing of the past.

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:55

The only ‘rule’ needed is-if you can see the drivers face in one of the wing mirrors they can see you. If the C/van stops you seeing the drivers face in the mirror switch to the other side👍🏻😊

But during the transit make sure that you first tell the driver to stop and inform him of your new likely whereabouts so that he knows which damned mirror to look at!

PS-stick to this rule & all disagreements will be a thing of the past.

Now I know that you are talking tosh!

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/01/2020 13:55

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:32 by EmilysDad

My banks woman almost always stands in one & only place on the site where I can't see her ..... apparently it's normally my fault! 😒

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:55

It will be👍🏻😂

Freddy55 replied on 25/01/2020 13:57

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Posted on 25/01/2020 13:32 by EmilysDad

My banks woman almost always stands in one & only place on the site where I can't see her ..... apparently it's normally my fault! 😒

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:57

Ain’t that the truth!

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/01/2020 13:59

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:55 by

The only ‘rule’ needed is-if you can see the drivers face in one of the wing mirrors they can see you. If the C/van stops you seeing the drivers face in the mirror switch to the other side👍🏻😊

But during the transit make sure that you first tell the driver to stop and inform him of your new likely whereabouts so that he knows which damned mirror to look at!

PS-stick to this rule & all disagreements will be a thing of the past.

Now I know that you are talking tosh!

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:59

1) the right partner will know you’ve moved-your face will no longer be in the mirror.

2) having the right partner ensures their will be no disagreements👍🏻😊

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davetommo replied on 25/01/2020 14:04

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davetommo

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Posted on 25/01/2020 14:04

I find it easier to do it myself

EmilysDad replied on 25/01/2020 14:06

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Posted on 25/01/2020 13:59 by Rocky 2 buckets

1) the right partner will know you’ve moved-your face will no longer be in the mirror.

2) having the right partner ensures their will be no disagreements👍🏻😊

Posted on 25/01/2020 14:06

I'm not sure she'd approve of me swapping partners 🙄

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davetommo replied on 25/01/2020 14:09

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Posted on 25/01/2020 14:06 by EmilysDad

I'm not sure she'd approve of me swapping partners 🙄

Posted on 25/01/2020 14:09

Then don’t tell her

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Oneputt replied on 25/01/2020 14:10

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Posted on 25/01/2020 14:10

If I’m alone I just get on with it and stop every little while to check no one is hiding behind the van. If OH is with me they stand at the rear of the van and shout if there’s a problem, I don’t need to see them

replied on 25/01/2020 14:11

Posted on 25/01/2020 13:59 by Rocky 2 buckets

1) the right partner will know you’ve moved-your face will no longer be in the mirror.

2) having the right partner ensures their will be no disagreements👍🏻😊

Posted on 25/01/2020 14:11

I think that my partner is a vampire! Her face never appears in the mirror!

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