Abstract: A very uncomplicated backing guide mountable to the rear most cross member of a boat or similar type trailer which would include a mounting bracket for mounting onto said cross member. There is also provided a fiberglass, composite rod engaged with a specially designed spring, attached by a pivot bolt to the apparatus, allowing the rod to be held in a horizontal position under the boat or material. When the boat or material is retrieved from the trailer and the trailer is empty, the guide would automatically position itself to a vertical position for viewing by the driver of the vehicle. The guide, while in a vertical position, would also serve as an alignment for a boat for centering while loading the boat onto the trailer.