My husband can relate!

Last winter we bought a trailer with a 33' box.  We had to redo most of our driveway - at the bottom coming in (and out) of our property and up where we park it to get it turned around.

We ask where we go camping if they have spaces for large trailers.

As far as turning-- everyone told us-- turn as wide as you can-- and don't worry about holding up traffic.

Each time we go out --  my husband gets better and more at ease.   We started out with some close trips just to get the feel of everything.

Good luck and have fun!

I went from a gn what has a box of 18 and 7 wide to a gn that is 28 box and 8 wide.  I have a gas pickup and I find I have a tough time getting in and out of gas stations where the pumps face the building.  Seems like too that so many gas stations now days have you driving up towards the building.    I do quite a bit of trail riding I find too that I have a hard time getting into spots that I used to.  Pretty much now forced to camp out in the open rather then in trees.  Have a hard time manvuering around them, those spots are pretty tight now.  Also found that the terrian has to be fairly flat.  If it is rough I then risk ripping the sewage tanks off.  I have to also watch how I turn now.  Gotta go into the other lane and or in the ditch on the other side of the road in some places.  Really have to watach the back end of the trailer so it doesn't cut too short.  

The best thing to do is practise before your first trip. Hook up, grab some cones and head for a school parking lot. You can drive around the cones and see how the trailer won't follow the trucks wheels. You can practise backing, pulling in close to things etc.

You won't be blocking anyone, running over curbs or upsetting your animals. There's no pressure, and with someone outside giving backing directions, a much easier way to discover your new trailer differences.

A busy street with a loaded rig, is not the time to learn about your new trailer.

Too Funny!  We went from a BP to a 28' on the floor.

Yupper feel your pain.  Sometimes I feel like the village idiot and sometimes I impress myself.

Practice and go sloooowwww.  I hit a tree early last season (no damage that can be seen by anyone besides me)  But very upsetting.

:)

What's the old saying...? Practice makes perfect.!!! The more you pull and use that trailer, the easier it will become. You'll soon learn where it will and will not fit. There is one thing you can go by, If the average tractor trailer can get into a certain area, you too should eventually be able to wiggle that trailer in there! Our present "run around" trailer is 25' on the floor, 33'oal. We have some friends that have driveways that are too narrow to get into, no matter how far over on the shoulder/wide you swing... Ain't going to fit, so we don't go to their place. The larger trailer (pictured below) is 35' on the floor, 43'oal and there's only a couple places we normally go that we can't get into. This trailer mainly go to the shows, so most of the time there's plenty of room to maneuver it around. Remember, practice, practice, practice. 

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I suppose I was hoping someone had a tip sort of like the one my drivers' ed teacher gave me years ago for parallel parking about when to start cutting your wheels. I can only vaguely remember it now, but it

Your big trailer will correct slower when backing than your smaller BP.  I think each trailer is just a little different depending on where the axles are located. After you back it a few times you will get the hang of it. It's similar to your bumper pull in how you turn the wheel but it will be slower to react and then you have to be careful where the truck ends up as well. Sometimes it will seem there's enough room to back the trailer into a turn but there won't be enough room for the truck because it will not move directly with the trailer.

I have been stuck in the forest with my 28ft GN and had to be pulled out backward....Very interesting to say the least. I've been in all sorts of predicatments but the trailer is still in tact, thank goodness, after 10 years. We don't tell the hubby about that adventure :)

Have fun with your new trailer!

Randamtam  You and I need to chat...  I notice by your tag line that you are were we have interest in moving to (Withlacoochee forest)

But back on topic. 

There have been one or two times I thought that I may unload and disconnect at a different angle when in the woods.  But it is amazing it works out.  My wife is a great spotter and we try not to get mad at each other.  Some say we are comical but it does get tense when one wonders what the heck the other is thinking. 

I aggree watch the swing of your trucks nose.

I have been known to make a quick chain saw cut.  But that is a funny story for another day.

Also might be a good idea to stop quickly several times to learn how the trailer handles with your truck in stopping quickly. This will tell you if you need to increase or decrease your trailer brake controller.

Genbob, that's a very good point about jacknifing truck and trailer. Mine has always cleared but some do not. It would be a good idea to check on purpose to see just how close you can get your cab to the trailer. The closer you can get, the better when working in tight situations. Just be careful when dragging a loaded trailer sideways, you can take off a tire.

BlazingCreekBar, I rode the Withlacoochee (Citrus Tract) yesterday. It's a lovely place. Rode with a couple today at a place near me that live right there on the Citrus tract. Let me know when you want to come down and ride! It's about a 50 minute drive for us. PM me for more info if you would like.