Tips for 90 degree backing?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by wd40, Dec 14, 2013.

  1. fireba11

    fireba11 Heavy Load Member

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    also.....take pride in ur backing.....even if you have to pull up a time or 2, get your trailer right in the middle of your space!
     
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  3. wd40

    wd40 Light Load Member

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    Update.... Feeling that "s" ... Hit it twice today.... Used an "s" shaped pull up once and then hit the center also.... Thanks everyone...I really appreciate the advice.... I felt my confidence jump today.
     
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  4. wd40

    wd40 Light Load Member

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    update... no hits today...my perception was terrible...did two with two pull ups... and one I took out a cone.... Not quite the old bass boat :biggrin_2554:
     
  5. jungledrums

    jungledrums Heavy Load Member

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    if you did 90 degree back-ups with two pull ups....that's pretty darn good supertrucker!
     
  6. Chattduck

    Chattduck Light Load Member

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    Proper setup is the key. Lots of times, there is limited distance between the front of your 'alley' and your 'swing space'. This is when things get hairy.
    There is a utube vid that's pretty good where the guy puts a roll of duct take about 35 paces from the edge of the alley spot. He would then pull up till his drivers window is even with the tape. Seemed to work pretty well. Question is, given all the room in the world, how far do you guys like to set up from the front of the space? I.E., out from the space, not left or right
     
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  7. 12 ga

    12 ga THE VIEW FROM MY OFFICE

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    One cone cost you less points than two pull ups, same as one pull up. The object is to pass not to one shot it.
     
  8. wd40

    wd40 Light Load Member

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    Thanks everyone.... Practice..practice... Frustrating and fun .
     
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