trailer jackknife Today

[jbrown9889]

Only have it for June 25,2024 with 4,500 miles on it

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[Glen Baker LLC]

That sucks.

 

[jbrown9889]

That sucks.

Yes, I still feel sick on stomach about it

 

[Master Blaster]

Easy repair at any body shop. Figure on about $2k to fix it.
Alternatively, that's a $400 bolt-on outer panel that can be easily replaced with a half day of labour, but the paint job is still going to cost at least $500.
Both alternatives end up at roughly the same $2k cost.

 

[Blue ox]

Practice backing trailer a few more times before you get it fixed. Not trying to be a smarta$$. But practicing helps.

 

[AlpineKid74]

I would rather backup a 53 footer or car hauler then a trailer on a pickup/van.

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

always helps to install tall flags at the back corners of a trailer as well to see where it is... My small little Radio Flyer trailer completely disappears behind the Maverick.

 

[Iowa Boy]

Little trailers are the absolute worst. I agree with what they said above try practicing while the truck it dinged up. Don't beat yourself up about it because it could happen to any of us.

 

[Probity]

Easy repair at any body shop. Figure on about $2k to fix it.
Alternatively, that's a $400 bolt-on outer panel that can be easily replaced with a half day of labour, but the paint job is still going to cost at least $500.
Both alternatives end up at roughly the same $2k cost.

Yep been there, done that, know how, got the tee-shirt. Not a Mav but my 2016 F-150 Screw 157" WB a couple years ago. Same general area. If memory serves yes it was around $1800.

My lesson learned - when backing up a 6x12 pipe top utility trailer into the tractor shed stall, and it's muddy, and the tires 'suddenly' gain traction, a jack-knifed trailer can do bad things.

 

[dldjtad]

Only have it for June 25,2024 with 4,500 miles on it

I hate it when that happens happens

 

[Jah.]

Small trailers are a PIA to back up . They turn sideways easy . Especially when you can't see them . In the future disconnect trailer light pigtail so rear camera works might help . hindsight you know . live and learn .

 

[James K]

Only have it for June 25,2024 with 4,500 miles on it

I'm probably due because a bicyclist waited at the end of my driveway a couple weeks ago just to tell me he's never seen any do such a good job backing a small trailer.

 

[Bwicka]

Try spending a couple hundred dollars with a paintless dent removal guy (pdr) ,you may be amazed how close they can get !
Practice some more trailer parking and fix to perfection at your leisure.

 

[Timothyd]

Only have it for June 25,2024 with 4,500 miles on it

I have a long narrow curvy driveway. Sometimes I'll put some extra weight on the back of the trailer and move it like a big wheelbarrow for the tough spots.

 

[Hoagus]

Keep this up and we’re going to have to take away your Miller time.

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