Everyone has their own routine and what works for each is best. Here is our routine. Once we get to our site, I check the electrical power with my EMS system, then we both get out and look over the site and decide where we want the wheels on the curb side of the trailer, then out comes the walkie talkies, I start backing and Cathy will tell me when to stop or how much closer to the agreed upon point we are. She constantly looks for obstacles and will warn me if getting too close. I will get out and look as many times as necessary, (no ego here when it comes to backing). We try not to use the terms left or right as this is confusing at times. We use closer and farther more often. Once we're in and relatively straight (not a big concern) we will both walk around and check slide and roof clearance before we settle in. Then she congratulates me and I bow to the watchers (just kidding about this). A hint on using walkie talkies is to press the mic button and wait a second or two before talking. Too many folks press the button and talk at the same time and there is always a delay this way.....BTW. I also put TV in 4WD before backing for the lower gear ratio and better traction.
Keep in mind I have only been doing this for 5 months so am still learning......
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