Parking at the truck stop head first
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Badmon, Jan 25, 2020.
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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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Thing is those that have only pulled sliding tandams assume every trailer is like that
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Last edited: Apr 12, 2020
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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.Wasted Thyme Thanks this. -
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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