Parking at the truck stop head first

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Badmon, Jan 25, 2020.

Do you defend the nose-in drivers ?

  1. I pull nose-in myself

  2. No, they're idiots

  3. I dont care it doesn't affect me

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  1. Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

    A tuned APU shouldn't be a problem, but if the maintenance is bad? CO alarm anyone?
     
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  3. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Its because of the axle setback on the trailer, a rig backed in does not need to block part of the asile since the trailer can hang over the planter.
     
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  4. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    Like my wagon, it makes really no difference weather you nose in or back in. Pretty much the same length as you can't over hang the tail much past the curb. Maybe 20".? Heck, some curbs are so high, the icc hits it & you can't overhang at all..

    Now if it were a closed tandem, not a spread, I'd be able to push the tail maybe 5' to 7' past the curb, if it's a low curb..

    & I have to be very careful, as my mud flaps are easily torn off. Almost got them here..

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  5. wore out

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    Thing is those that have only pulled sliding tandams assume every trailer is like that
     
  6. Son

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    I'm there to sleep not to look cool
     
  7. Mid-May Trucker

    Mid-May Trucker Road Train Member

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    Does your cpap machine make it easier?
     
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  8. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    cant tell if this is a joke or serious question lol
     
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  9. Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

    Again, you assume we're talking about parking in the party row.

    I've gone Kulwicki in the main row. 360 degrees of asphalt. So trailer hang doesn't matter.

    I've also done it in spots where there's a soft shoulder and could pull through until my fan starts chopping up vegetation.
     
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  10. Powder Joints

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    What ever no argument, I have seen drivers back into trucks driving by on numerous occasions over the years. In general there will always be someone to argue the exception. It is safer to back in while you know what going on around you than to back out 10 hours later.
     
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  11. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Some here seem confused on whether or not I'm worried about a truck sticking out too far. That was never my point. Looks like you get it Mr. Joints
     
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