Like many places in Sydney, getting access to the business involved a sharp turn off a busy main thoroughfare, down a steep and narrow driveway. I had to wonder how I was going to handle getting the trailer back out around the bend and into the rush of traffic.
Hitching the trailer was a quick and easy process â€" read our DIY article on hitching trailers here. After backing down the driveway and lining up the tow ball with the front of the trailer, we jacked it up and dropped the coupling down on the tow ball. With safety chain attached and electrics hooked up, we were back on the road.
Corners required a little care because of the length but getting through the city and out to Pittwater was pretty much a breeze.
As I mentioned before, it’s easy to forget the trailer is there â€" save for the handle bars in the rear-view mirror serving as a reminder, and the occasional glimpse in a side mirror around a corner. If that’s a bit disconcerting, wide-angle mirrors are a great aftermarket option that can provide a little extra peace-of-mind.
The weight had little bearing on the performance of either car, the only times it was vaguely noticeable was taking off from a full stop on a hill, or when braking quickly.
We were expecting a top of 38-degrees that day, and by the time we arrived at the boat ramp the sun was beating down. Being my first time backing a trailer down a boat ramp, it was slow and steady. Trust me, fast does not work unless you’re an expert.
It’s a good idea to practice your reversing technique in a quiet area before tackling the ramp, particularly if there’s a queue of people waiting to launch. No one needs the pressure of an audience added to the first-time nerves.
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