Poor Man’s Back-Up Camera . Since getting my @xventuretrailers XV-2 Severe Duty off-road trailer from the great guys at @exploration_outfitters (who now sell the @patriot.campers) and hauling it all around America over the last year, I’ve gotten really quite good at backing up using only my side mirrors to line everything up properly. . There are times, though, like when unhooking at an angle or slight slope, I know a guide or marked spot will help. . Whether straight back or not now, I’ve gotten in the habit of setting a wheel chock behind the rear wheel of the van on the driver’s side before unhooking and pulling away from the trailer. Swipe for the pic. . Then I know I can back up to that spot when ready to hook up and go, and be as close as can be to just lowering the tongue and #maxcoupler in place and hooking up. The original Max Coupler came with the trailer. I added the flared vehicle side upgrade to the coupler last Spring. Got mine at @knightoffroadtrailer in McAllen TX. . I often stake down the chock so it doesn’t get kicked or moved out of place while camping. It ends up being a good marker to center over, too, when backing up the van to the awning the way I like so my doors open in line to my kitchen area. . I have a back up camera to install; just never got around to it. I may install it someday, more for being able to watch my trailer and canoe etc while driving. . Of course, I’ll probably get lazy and use it for backing up to the trailer, too. . Maybe I’ll just sell it; it’s still in the box. . #backupcamera #vanlife #homeiswhereyouparkit #nomad #creativesolutions #wheelchock #geartesting #offroad #offgrid #offthegrid #adventure #explore #overland #expedition #simplefix #xventuring #xventuretrailers #exploretocreate #geartesting #ontheroad #adventurist #letsgetlost #trailerlife #offroadtrailer #overlandrig #camping #wanderer #welivetoexplore #travelgram (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUo1iTHnos/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c98xdorkyf1f
