Park your vehicle and trailer in a straight line without any jackknife or bend in the combination.
Add side mirror extenders if the trailer or load you carry obstructs your view and prevents safe travel. Properly secure the extender mirrors to your vehicle and check for correct fit.
Sit upright in the driver seat and set the mirrors vertically so that the horizon is in the middle of your line of sight in the mirror reflection.
Adjust the mirrors horizontally so that the trailers tires are just barely visible on the inside edge of the reflection. This will allow you to see the lane next to your trailer as well as a more complete view of the trailer while turning.
Check the rearview mirror mounted on the windshield of your vehicle. If your load is taller than your car, then obviously you will not need to use the rearview mirror. If the load is shorter than your vehicle, set this mirror centered over the trailer to help properly guide you while backing up the trailer or checking on traffic behind you.