Will these be enough space to maneuver?

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  1. Nov 9, 2015 #1
    John Drury

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    Hey guys - kind of an oddball question, but with virtually no trucking experience yet, I figured someone out there would know the answer.

    I am building a garage to store the new semi I plan on purchasing next year. I figured a door about 10 ft wide by 14 ft high should do the trick. Based on the codes and regulations in our community, I have to place the garage a certain distance from the side / front of the property. So using those measurements, I have placed the garage as shown in the attached sketch.

    My question is: will my truck (29-ft long) be able to back into the driveway and have enough space to do a partial K-turn backing into the garage door entrance? I'm concerned my 45-foot driveway width isn't big enough for the truck to make a turn like this. But I'm hoping it'll be OK.

    You can see what I mean in the attached sketch. What do you think? Will I be OK?
     

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  3. Nov 9, 2015 #2
    Cottonmouth85

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    I wouldn't see why not, but all trucks have a different turn radius
     
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    mountaingote

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    Assuming there is no trailer involved I think it would work fine
     
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    Moose1958

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    Size wise I think your ok. But i'm a bit concerned about the floor. If you have not already poured the floor make sure you talk to the contractor you will hire to do it. I have seen where parking a tractor on regular 3000 psi mixed concrete destroyed the slab over five years. Make sure if your going to pour you do it right.
     
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    John Drury

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    Thanks guys. Yeah I've been trying to find the turn radius spec for the truck but haven't had any luck. And to your concern about the floor Exrayman: I'm actually creating a gravel bed for now. Figured I will let nature do it's thing and settle for a few years. Afterwards I'll look into the concrete floor :)
     
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    AModelCat

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    Don't do a 10 foot wide door. My dad put a 10' wide one on his shop and he wishes he put a 12' or even 14' wide door. You've got to remember that your mirrors stick out a little past the 8' or 8' 6" width of the wheels. You'll probably end up with about 6-8" of room on either side of your mirrors. Its liveable, but why not give yourself a little extra wiggle room. Especially since you don't have a straight shot through the door.
     
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    John Drury

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    Appreciate the added tip. Didn't think of that. Will definitely consider it in the plans!
     
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    brian991219

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    I'm surprised that your township is letting you have a 14' door, I am in Pike County, Blooming Grove Township and wanted a 14' high door but they are fighting me for anything over 12' high. Also, because the shop I want to build is detached they want it at least 1 and 1/2 times the height of my house away from the nearest wall of my house (works out to be 39 foot from my house), plus the 20' off set from the property line and 60' from center of the road. Luckily I have enough property to meet these requirements.

    To answer your question, yes, you should be able to make the radius work, may be tough if you have a set forward axle or crazy long wheelbase, but a set back steer axle should be fine. If you have a specific truck in mind you should be able to find the turning radius based on the wheel base and steer axle configuration at that particular manufacturer website, look for body building guides they usually have these type of specs.
     
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    John Drury

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    Thanks Brian. It's actually going to be a Western Star 5700XE. Will need to check on that set back steer axle point you mention. And regarding the door, they might very well have an issue with it. But in my township, as long as the building is under 1000sq ft, I don't need a building permit. Just a zoning permit. So fortunately all they really want to see are the garage dimensions and setbacks.
     
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    oldtrucker66

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    You have virtually no trucking experience, yet you know exactly what model truck you will buy next year? I'll bite. Why? How do you know?

    PS: As for the original question, Google bobtail truck turning radius, and read all night.
     
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