Are there backup cameras for the back of the trailer yet?
How about a portable backup camera that can be instantly attached to any trailer or tractor right before docking, hooking up and/or parking?
Is there an indicator on the dash that shows which way the steer tires are pointing?
Knowing where the front wheels are pointing are key to backing a trailer to a dock.
Is advanced technology making backing a truck easier?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by TomCougar, Sep 9, 2019.
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It's NOT A CAR. So NO
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What's so hard about backing? Just do a lot of practicing till you get it in your head.
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The quality of the equipment signal needs to improve.
Ideally, a backup camera should be completely portable, detachable and easily move from one trailer to another as in the case of drop and hook. There should also be a smart radar to give the driver precise distance from the dock in feet and inches. Another smart technology would be a warning to the driver in cases he drops his trailer and forgets camera attached to the trailer while bobtailing away. -
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If you mount one, my advice is mount it near front right corner of trailer looking to rear. -
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So somehow YOU think it's better to watch a camera when you back up and not look at what's going on in front of your truck, how about the front corners of your truck... what about where the drive tires are.... what about the front and back corners (both sides) of your trailer.....
Your driving why would you need some pice of JUNK to tell you witch way your steers are pointed... your driving....
And as to a radar to tell .e how close to the dock..... I have a mirror and EYESRubber duck kw Thanks this. -
BTW a. Backup camera like what you posted will not put you in the dock centered and square
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