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?

56 replies

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/01/2020 15:14

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 25/01/2020 14:11 by

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

Posted on 25/01/2020 15:14

Try specsavers👍🏻

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/01/2020 15:16

Rocky 2 buckets

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 15:16

I think you’d be surprised👍🏻

JVB66 replied on 25/01/2020 15:29

Member

JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 25/01/2020 15:29

If i am backing onto a left hand off side pitch i want to see her in the left mirror , if off side I want to see her in the off side mirror

TonyBurton replied on 25/01/2020 15:33

Member

TonyBurton

Caravanner

Posted on 25/01/2020 15:33

There seems to be an assumption here that the man is in the driving seat and the woman is somewhere near the back of the caravan. Has anyone tried using a mobile phone while the driver's mobile is on hands free? It saves shouting! In any marriage or partnership communication is everything.

1 person likes this

replied on 25/01/2020 16:00

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 16:00

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

3 people like this

replied on 25/01/2020 16:05

Posted on 25/01/2020 15:33 by TonyBurton

There seems to be an assumption here that the man is in the driving seat and the woman is somewhere near the back of the caravan. Has anyone tried using a mobile phone while the driver's mobile is on hands free? It saves shouting! In any marriage or partnership communication is everything.

Posted on 25/01/2020 16:05

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

replied on 25/01/2020 16:10

Posted on 25/01/2020 14:04 by davetommo

I find it easier to do it myself

Posted on 25/01/2020 16:10

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

2 people like this

davetommo replied on 25/01/2020 17:21

Member

davetommo

Motorhomer from Lancashire

Posted on 25/01/2020 17:21

I always managed with a 40 ft trailer and up to now with a caravan. The secret is if unsure get out and have a look yourself. When you take a test with a trailer no one guides you.

1 person likes this