I know how to reverse my trailer and put it where i want while backing up. I need to know if there is a way to calculate how much distance is needed to complete that maneuver. I tried searching using " distance to reverse a trailer", and I got many pages telling me how to back up a trailer. I don't need to know that; I can do that--I've successfully backed into dozens of tight camping spots all over the eastern US and Canada. I need to know if there is a way to calculate the distance required. I may make some modifications at my house, and I want to know beforehand if I can pull the trailer down my driveway and have room to reverse it so its heading back out. ( Backing the trailer down my drive is my current method, but that requires the cooperation of several neighbors to allow enough room in the street--this is the narrowest street in the county which allows parking on both side--about 22 feet curb to curb). I can put a parking pad in the back yard to store it, but it makes no sense if there isn't enough room.
Seems like there should be a way to calculate it based on wheelbase& turning radius of the tow vehicle, and distance from the hitch to the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Right now i have a 5th wheel, but that could change.

Anybody seen any sites that have this information?

Thanks

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