How to back. The straight back set up. Use this at truck stops also.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Wooly Rhino, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. chipnbugs

    chipnbugs Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25514: You have captured my backing precisely!
     
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  3. chipnbugs

    chipnbugs Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, I really need to remember this! I start freaking and oversteer like 123456's diagram! The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get!
     
  4. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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    M818 Thanks this.
  5. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    I can tell you this, that backing up a flatbed is not as easy as a van. Trailer doesn't turn as well on a flatbed
     
  6. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Thanks, now I know why drivers are always asking me to put steers and front spread axle tires on my company equip. lol
     
  7. M818

    M818 Light Load Member

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    I've only seen that diagram followed once but the commentary on the CB seemed to start at about the third or fourth attempt.
     
  8. chipnbugs

    chipnbugs Bobtail Member

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  9. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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    Well it was hard at first then I followed 123456 diagram and it worked perfect lol
     
  10. chipnbugs

    chipnbugs Bobtail Member

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    That cracks me up!
     
  11. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    still easier then backing up a set of double pup trailers
     
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