Advanced Trailering Package?

BobHancock · September 2, 2018

I suspect the idea is not patented so maybe Chevy can figure out how to do this without using Ford's method? Anyway, my point is that it's something useful rather than just another sunroof.

And while I'm at it I notice that more Chevy trucks have the 6.2 engine which is good....the market is speaking. What they also need is magnetorheological dampers like my last GMC had. Can't be a patent issue can it?

pronstar · September 3, 2018

I mis-typed.

Ford holds 5 patents for the technology.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2015/05/21/all-new-pro-trailer-backup-assist-for-2016-ford-f-150-makes-back.html

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20120271515

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CadillacLuke24 · September 4, 2018

That would be hard to work around.

I imagine it would be handier to learn how to without the tech crutch, that way you aren't hosed if the module craps out

cmysstailights · September 4, 2018

Why not the trailer backing capability now in Ford trucks. This might actually be useful.

Me personally dont care or for need it, another thing to go wrong and for people to blame if something goes wrong. IMO people rely too much on tech. I have a 40ft tt, and back it up just fine. I take my time.

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BobHancock · September 4, 2018

6 hours ago, cmysstailights said:

Me personally dont care or for need it, another thing to go wrong and for people to blame if something goes wrong. IMO people rely too much on tech. I have a 40ft tt, and back it up just fine. I take my time.

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Of course you, sir, have a skill few do. I can actually back a 16' trailer pretty well but not sure what I'd do with a 40 footer other than hit something.

cmysstailights · September 4, 2018

Of course you, sir, have a skill few do. I can actually back a 16' trailer pretty well but not sure what I'd do with a 40 footer other than hit something. [emoji4]

Lol, i had a 8ft utility that had a mind of its own. Bigger the trailer easier it is.

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