Backing into tiny spots

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  1. Dave_in_AZ

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  3. Frank Speak

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    You people need to learn how to handle scenarios the correct way. You NEVER run into anything. Let me give a couple of examples of the correct way to handle things. You can look up the videos for these on your on time.

    Scenario 1. The movie Caddyshack has a scene where Al Czervik drops the anchor from his yacht right through the center of Judge Smalls sailboat. Al’s immediate response?

    “Hey, look what you did to my anchor!”

    That’s the correct way to deal with that situation.

    Scenario 2. The famous 1979 Daytona NASCAR fight between the Allison boys and Cale Yarborough. Bobby’s response when questioned about the incident?

    “I’m not sure what happened. I pulled up to give Donnie (Bobby’s brother) a ride back to the garage and Cale’s face just started hitting my fist.”

    That’s the correct response!

    Now, I suggest you all practice. I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it quickly!
     
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  5. Long FLD

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    I’m kinda new to the box trailer game, but I always slide my tandems to the back if it’s going to be tight so I don’t have to deal with the tail swing. Get the tandems lined up and start shoving the front of the trailer over.
     
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    It’s obvious that there wasn’t enough rebar. Good contractors are hard to find.
     
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  7. WesternPlains

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    As long as there is room. And in my experience it isn't that much more. Definitely move the tandems back all the way. I like backing like that. It's much easier to me. I prefer it by a wide margin.

    I finally got sick and tired of places that have inadequate lighting outside their docks. I went and ordered two nebo lights that are 2K candlepower. Gonna use those wire wraps they sell to put them on and take off easily. Its ridiculous when ya gotta get out just to see where the yellow line is. Can't see diddily on the dock. And no... the brake lights don't light up enough. I don't know why they don't put backup lights on trailers?

    Bear in mind. I am good at backing. Have one product that I always seem to have a tough back to deliver here and there. Downtown Boston was one. They guy there to help and unload me. They've said repeatedly: That went smoother than last time!
     
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

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