Wiggle... flatbed?

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  1. Aug 6, 2020 #11
    D.Tibbitt

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    Ive seen a couple guys do it now. I just wanna watch somebody with regular doubles do it lol
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2020 #12
    jamespmack

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    A has a converter dolly.

    B has a stinger (one less pivot)
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2020 #13
    MACK E-6

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    Not possible, at least not much further than the length of the truck. You’ll be twisted up like a pretzel.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2020 #14
    Espressolane

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    Out in the western states, not uncommon. See Hay, lumber, drywall on them,
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2020 #15
    jamespmack

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    It can be done.
     
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    MACK E-6

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    I’d have to see it to believe it.
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2020 #17
    jamespmack

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    I've backed a set with tractor behind a wrecker.

    You need a lot of room and go slow.

    You have to have the mind set that your steering the rear trailer with the front trailer.

    Triples, not a Fing chance.

    Get in a pinch you can chain the two together. Or short chain one so only turns so far.
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2020 #18
    not4hire

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    It can, I've done it. The converter had a drop-down pin to lock it. Go slow; lots and lots and lots... and lots of minor course corrections. Patience... lots of patience. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2020 #19
    D.Tibbitt

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    I wanna try it
     
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  12. Aug 6, 2020 #20
    MACK E-6

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    Eliminating a pivot point? That’s cheating. ;)
     
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