Where did this happen at? I’d like to see the satellite view. If this is really a genuine question from someone with the stated driving experience then I would truly like to help and offer suggestions, if only to save my hood at a truckstop down the road.
Tandem placement and turning radius
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by expedite_it, Jan 22, 2022.
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When I first tried this, I certainly knew that I needed to get the rear of the trailer far enough to the south and to the east to clear the guard shack, but I tried to do it all in one U-turn without backing up at all. -
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I would’ve found a different place to turn around. But I also have always had longer wheelbase trucks and that’s longer pivot points that I don’t feel like explaining to you.God prefers Diesels, InTooDeep and expedite_it Thank this. -
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The other drop lot doesn’t match your drawing at all. Either way, I would’ve found another place to turn around. That’s just me though, I don’t like making right u turns. Best of luck in your continued trucking career. -
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