Backing

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  1. HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

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    I ran spread axle for a while. Then I had sliding tandem flat that were close set. I'd spread tandems to back in just because it was easier (at that time). RGNs are same way. After a while, it's just easier to back a trailer with axles all the way back.
     
    HoneyBadger67, Dec 8, 2021
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  2. Last Call

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    Maybe your boss will compromise and buy you a tanker with spread axles and a dump valve for each axle
     
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    The company that I work for has rolloff trailers with that setup, well at least you can lift the front axle.
     
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    I drive 53' with axles fixed all the way back its different thats for sure
     
    88228822, Dec 10, 2021
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    While the tank is empty.
     
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    Wouldn't that be a teeter totter?
     
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    Hell ya I would want to know.
     
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