Setting up the Jeep for towing

[SouthernComfort]

Originally Posted by Hoppy99

Thanks for all the suggestions but I intend to agree with Mousie. I bought a pair of these
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...=en_AU&start=7

From Supercheap and although they fit well. Nice and firm and good reviews, they really won’t let me see any more with a 2.1 wide caravan in tow than the stock mirrors on the WK2. So I will return them.
One main reasons we went for the hybrid Mountaintralrv caravan was width, helps with fuel economy travelling in the same wheel track as the vehicle. They are built from the ground up in NSW and are as bulletproof as you can get for some off-road luxury travel…. It will probably outlast my WK2 and the next vehicle that comes after that as well.

I think they'd be even worse with a full width van. The mirror itself looks pretty impressive but you can tell the arms are nowhere near extended enough to be of any real benefit. I started with similar cheapies and ended up giving them away.

[Henry7788]

Originally Posted by benhatchins

Did anyone face the problem of getting into a driveway with a trailer? I'm considering getting curb cramps. Any other solutions?

From what I saw and read, I noticed that many people have faced challenges when maneuvering trailers into driveways. Curb ramps can be a helpful solution to smooth out the transition. I also installed them (maybe this source https://curbrampreviews.com/ will be useful for you).
Alternatively, widening the driveway, regrading the entry, or adjusting the trailer's hitch height may also solve the issue. If you can't figure it out and make the choice, you can always consult with a professional who can provide tailored advice for your specific situation.

[drover]

The variations in individual situations is numerous along with the solutions, assuming your reversing in, if its the lay back causing problems, if room allows then reversing the van at an angle for the start can allow the rear end to clear before straightening to miss gates etc, WDH if fitted must be removed when reversing, if tow bar bashiing then some garden sleepers across the layback usually solves the problem without a lot of expense.......... throw up some pics to give an idea of your situation.