Turning while towing isn't impossible, but it can be quite difficult, even for experienced drivers. One of the most important things to remember when turning while towing a trailer is that you have to turn wider than usual. When towing, it's always a good idea to give yourself plenty of extra room to turn. The outside edge of the trailer must clear all roadside hazards when turning. Objects such as mailboxes, street signs, other vehicles and even people can get in the way of a turning trailer.
Tires should also be a consideration. It doesn't matter what type of trailer you're pulling -the trailer's tires will track toward the inside of the turn radius much more than the tires of the tow vehicle. In simpler terms, the trailer will always turn sharper than the tow vehicle, so the wider you can swing through the turn, the better the chances are that the trailer will make it around the corner unscathed.
As speed increases, the same principles of tire tracking apply to trailers, but to a lesser degree. For example, if a trailer is being towed through a series of turns at a higher speed, it would be a wise decision to keep the trailer on the outer edge of the turn radius (but still safely within the lane) since the trailer tires will track closer toward the inside of the turn. Trailer tires will always track the inside of the turn more at slower speeds and less at higher speeds. Either way, trailers require extra room to turn, so you should always be prepared to adjust accordingly.
In addition to planning ahead and giving yourself as much room as possible to make wide turns, there is one cornering tip when towing a trailer that might be helpful to anyone pulling a trailer: Look in your rearview mirror. Although this towing trick may seem simple, it's often overlooked by novice drivers. If your mirrors are properly adjusted, they can show you exactly where the trailer is going and where the trailer's wheels are now. They also give you an overview of how to correct it, if necessary.
Turning while towing isn't difficult; in fact, it may become relatively simple once you're familiar with the way the tow vehicle and trailer handle a turn. Remember to have foresight and plan corners early. Give yourself more space than you think you need, and don't forget to watch your mirrors. Practice helps, too, so remember that every difficult cornering maneuver you make while towing is just another valuable learning experience.
