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28ft trailers

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bluebruce, Sep 24, 2014.

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  1. Sep 24, 2014 #1
    Bluebruce

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    Are these tricky to back compared to your typical 45,48,53 ft trailers?
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2014 #2
    Badcable

    Badcable Medium Load Member

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    28' react alot faster than a long box when turning or backing. Tricky? No, but you'll need to adjust your approach compared to a long box.
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2014 #3
    Allow Me.

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    Son, nothing could be easier. Trust me on this. :smt008
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2014 #4
    Giggles the Original

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    we used to pull doubles..takes some getting used to..like was mentioned, they re~act a heck of a lot faster..
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2014 #5
    Edgar2191

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    i think its easier on tight spots. When you drive them all the time you like them
     
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    MadeinMX

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    They tend to react faster, but you will love the fact that you can access almost every parking lot with them.
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2014 #7
    Richter

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    They react way faster, so just use less spin on your wheel and you will be fine. If your backing in a tight spot they are way easier. If you know how to drive they are way easier. If you try and back it and turn as much as you would for a 53, you will be fishtailing it back the whole way.
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2014 #8
    Pmracing

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    Not as fast as a 10 foot flat trailer that is so small you can not see it in your pickups mirrors unless it is ####ed 45 degrees. I had my friend stand on it so I could see how it was moving! Hehehee

    Mikeeee
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2014 #9
    Glp

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    I pull a pup 95% of the time and I love it. So easy
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2014 #10
    MACK E-6

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    With a day cab they're not too bad. But with a sleeper you may find yourself having a bit of trouble.

    I've found that difficulty in backing varies in direct proportion to the ratio of the length of the power unit vs the trailer, as Mikeee noted.

    The worst, I think, are the tree crew boom trucks pulling wood chippers. By the time you see the chipper in either mirror it's too late.
     
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