Jul-03-2022 07:03 PM
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Jul-14-2022 01:56 PM
Jul-14-2022 07:33 AM
valhalla360 wrote:4x4ord wrote:
Many RVers are able to back up a trailer half decent. The first time or two a person uses the Pro Trailer Backup assist he's probably not going to do any better than he could manually, but, with a bit of practice using the system my guess is most drivers would get to the point of being excellent at backing up a trailer (if not excellent at least better than they could manually).
My guess is it will be more useful for the guy who backs a trailer 3-4 times per year.
For those who back regularly, I'm sure most could learn to use the system but they also have learned to back a trailer manually. It's just a different way.
When we are on the move and backing regularly, I get pretty darn good. It's when I haven't backed for a few months, that I have to slow down and think...I expect this system will present the same issue.
Jul-14-2022 06:03 AM
4x4ord wrote:
Many RVers are able to back up a trailer half decent. The first time or two a person uses the Pro Trailer Backup assist he's probably not going to do any better than he could manually, but, with a bit of practice using the system my guess is most drivers would get to the point of being excellent at backing up a trailer (if not excellent at least better than they could manually).
Jul-13-2022 11:24 PM
Jul-13-2022 05:12 PM
4x4ord wrote:cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
In the video they show a device that is bolted to the fifth wheel and plugs into a receptacle in the bed.
My son has this setup on his 2022 Superduty , not sure if he's used it on his new fifth wheel, he will be here in Montana with us tomorrow , will have to see if he's used it .
Report back if he tried it and if he like's it or not.
Doesn't care for it at all, tried it once ,something about it doesn't see all the fifth wheel. Prefers just backing it like most of us do .
???! I think he must be talking about watching the camera display as opposed to using his mirrors? The pro trailer back up assist with the angle sensor on the fifth wheel doesn’t really have anything to do with cameras or the display. He should use the mirrors.
Jul-13-2022 03:21 PM
Jul-13-2022 03:08 PM
cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
In the video they show a device that is bolted to the fifth wheel and plugs into a receptacle in the bed.
My son has this setup on his 2022 Superduty , not sure if he's used it on his new fifth wheel, he will be here in Montana with us tomorrow , will have to see if he's used it .
Report back if he tried it and if he like's it or not.
Doesn't care for it at all, tried it once ,something about it doesn't see all the fifth wheel. Prefers just backing it like most of us do .
Jul-13-2022 12:26 PM
cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
In the video they show a device that is bolted to the fifth wheel and plugs into a receptacle in the bed.
My son has this setup on his 2022 Superduty , not sure if he's used it on his new fifth wheel, he will be here in Montana with us tomorrow , will have to see if he's used it .
Report back if he tried it and if he like's it or not.
Doesn't care for it at all, tried it once ,something about it doesn't see all the fifth wheel. Prefers just backing it like most of us do .
Jul-13-2022 09:45 AM
ford truck guy wrote:
well, just my $0.02
IF I grew up playing video games instead of driving a big rig up and down the East Coast, perhaps I would want to try it. It does seam to me that it is geared more towards the folks who are NEW at RV'ing, then old crusty guys like some of US here.
Now, my son in law on the other hand will use it if he ever sets his up... Right now he is backing up using his trailer mounted back up camera and staring at his phone 6" from his face ... totally oblivious to his trucks surroundings... :E
I look at it to be like everything else RV related... either YOU like it you YOU do not.... kind of like slide toppers, dual pane windows, tilt down steps, ect..............
Jul-13-2022 08:06 AM
Jul-13-2022 07:34 AM
FishOnOne wrote:cummins2014 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
In the video they show a device that is bolted to the fifth wheel and plugs into a receptacle in the bed.
My son has this setup on his 2022 Superduty , not sure if he's used it on his new fifth wheel, he will be here in Montana with us tomorrow , will have to see if he's used it .
Report back if he tried it and if he like's it or not.
Jul-10-2022 12:07 PM
Me Again wrote:
I find the system a little to sensitive and it spends a lot of time spinning the steering wheel around like a top. I have not dug into it to see if it can be calmed down a little. It was on the lot truck I purchased. If ordering a new truck I do not think I would spend the extra for it.
I do really like the 360 cameras, adaptive cruise, 12" center stack screen, "take me to XYZ Nav" and other Ford features.
Wish it had power fold mirrors.
Jul-10-2022 10:35 AM