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Any expert backers out there

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 4seasons, Nov 25, 2010.

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  1. Nov 25, 2010 #1
    4seasons

    4seasons Light Load Member

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    I have always had a lot of pride in my backing skills. I will go for the hole in the truck stop that everyone else passes up. I tend to think of backing to be where the real drivers stand out. Found this today and made me think about how much better this guy must be than the rest of us.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uSMozIsQUA&feature=player_embedded
    Any out there done this before?
     
    4seasons, Nov 25, 2010
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  3. Nov 25, 2010 #2
    Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    You'll find that as long as there is adequate space...You can fill any hole if necessary....
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2010 #3
    canuck in da truck

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    i have seen quite a few back in where there wasnt adequate space--or at least try and wedge it in there
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2010 #4
    elliott

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    I'm pretty darn good; better than most. But that guy's real good. Real real good. Lots of people don't realize the difficulty that comes with having two pivot points like that.
     
    elliott, Nov 25, 2010
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  7. Nov 25, 2010 #5
    melpromud

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    I bet he use to be a farmer. Ive seen some farmers do some crazy backing with hay wagons.
     
    melpromud, Nov 25, 2010
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  8. Nov 25, 2010 #6
    Flying Dutchman

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    I drive a transfer dump which is similar to that setup only with a longer drawbar. I have done that before....but not that smoothly. I can navigate corners and keep it straight though. Its a trick getting in a tractor trailer setup after that (which is what I call a truck and trailer) and backing, gets to me the first time every time!
     
    Flying Dutchman, Nov 25, 2010
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  9. Nov 25, 2010 #7
    Flying Dutchman

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    Flying Dutchman, Nov 25, 2010
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  10. Nov 29, 2010 #8
    striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    when you find someone who's an expert at backing, let the rest of us know
     
    striker, Nov 29, 2010
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  11. Nov 29, 2010 #9
    Dionysus

    Dionysus Medium Load Member

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    Now THIS guy is an expert.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2010 #10
    123456

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    Blindside backed a car transporter steering with his foot, while stretched over and looking out the passenger window.

    Best I ever saw.......
     
    123456, Nov 29, 2010
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