Figuring space in yard to turn around
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dino soar, Jun 29, 2019.
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This seems pretty simple...….length from center of truck tandems to center of trailer tandems on 53' trailer with tandems slid more forward than rearward would be about 43', then add in about half the length of your truck wheelbase ( or just allow for 70' total.) And then measure total width of your driveway, allowing for tail swing of the trailer during the turn, remembering the trailer tires pivoting sharply, it would be about 70-75' wide (for a tight turn) Wider and it wouldn't be so hard on your trailer tires. This is assuming you can enter your property all the way on the right side.
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I just want to make sure I understand what you're saying.
The wheelbase on my truck let's say it's 240 in. 240 in is 20 ft. If the center from the tractor tandems to the center of the trailer tandems is 43 ft and I add one half of my wheelbase that would be an additional 10 ft giving me 53 ft.
Would that mean in that scenario that I need about 55 feet to turn the truck around?Last edited: Jul 1, 2019
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You need the full length of the trailer PLUS almost 2/3rd's of your tractor. I would just figure your total truck and trailer length as a measurement for the width of your property. Also, consider your tail swing, id the property line a wall or trees. A wall won't allow for the tail swing on the trailer, obviously
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