I have spent the last 6 months pulling a 28' trailer with a Cascadia 10 speed for a traveling dance compitition. I had about a month off, which I really enjoyed. Spent a week on the outer banks, spent some time with the.wife and put in some apps for when this tour is done.
There are 4 weeks of finals. The first 2 one of the other drivers handled. The second two are mine. I head out to Toledo,OH for a week then to Virginia Beach for a week. Then my time with this company is over, unless I come back in January when the tour stars again. The other driver got hit at a truck stop on the way home.
So the truck I drove for most of the tour is gone. The.replacement is a 2014 Volvo automatic. I have never drove an auto...So I'm a little nervous. Also will be pulling a 53' trailer the last 2 weeks. A little bit nervous about that too. Any advise?
Gotta drive up 74 to 77 in NC, VA and WV. Some mountains. What is the difference driving an automatic with mountains. The truck won't be too heavy though.... but twice as long! I know the first time I have to park at the truck stop is going to be butt pucker time...lol Any advice is appreciated.
I got pretty good maneuvering that pup around. Backing it got easier every week. But I always tried to take turns and think about how I would maneuver with a bigger trailer. I knew I wouldn't be with that pup forever...I drove a big trailer all through school and it didn't seem like a big deal, cause that's all I knew!
I got through 6 months with no trainer by always stopping to think.. being extra cautious, and asking questions. So here I am. Over thinking.... nervous but not scared....and asking questions!!! Lol
gotta drive with you big boys
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ncmickey, Jul 1, 2014.
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Pulling a 53' wagon isn't so hard- you just have to remember it's not going to turn as fast as a pup trailer when you're backing and you will also have to watch the swing of the back of the trailer when you turn if you have the tandems pulled up.
Just make your turns a little wider and watch where your trailer tandems are- you don't want to drop them into a ditch or take out any road signs or telephone poles going around turns.
Driving in mountains is just a matter of speed control and being in the right gear before you start down- that, I think, goes the same whether it's a manual or auto shift.
I've never driven an auto shift so I can't help you there- hopefully someone here will be able to tell you more.
Good luck and be safe
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Well what is not too heavy?
That will take half the fun out of the mountains.
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That must be a rough job hauling strippers around I do not see how you do it! Do you have good benefits?
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