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Backing up a flatbed trailer is no joke

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by C.S.T, Dec 5, 2017.

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  1. Dec 5, 2017 #1
    C.S.T

    C.S.T Light Load Member

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    Straight backing I did OK. Offset backing, parallel backing, and alley dock backing is so hard. I feel like I'm in backing hell. I need the secret to backing up
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2017 #2
    x1Heavy

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    If you are able to back straight, you can back and follow a trailer around at any angle all the way in.

    If you treat the trailer like a car with the whole tractor and all it's wheels as just the steer you will do better.
     
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  4. Dec 5, 2017 #3
    baha

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    Look at tires instead of van body like you may be used to doing?
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2017 #4
    Lonesome

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    I agree, watch the tires, and don't over correct!
     
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  7. Dec 5, 2017 #5
    gpf87

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    split axle flatbed ?

    I agree they are a complete pain in the butt . A dump valve really helps for the sharp angles !!
     
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  8. Dec 5, 2017 #6
    C.S.T

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    I will give it a try again tomorrow. This time I will stare at the tires
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2017 #7
    Pete jockey

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    Use dump valve if equipped. You definitely don’t want to over cut
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2017 #8
    C.S.T

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    I tried offset backing this morning and mess up so I went to blind side parallel and did that on my first try without no pull up. I 'm getting there. Anything that is man made, I can conquer it. I just boosted my spirit level up. Now I feel like I can do anything now.
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2017 #9
    gpf87

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    That's a good mindset to have .

    Another thing that sucks about those split axles is they wil back differently when you're really heavy . I really can't stand when people make fun of "flatbedders" backing .

    did you find out if your trailer has a dump valve ?
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2017 #10
    C.S.T

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    I have ideal. It's cypress truck lines flatbed. After lunch break I tried offset backing again and I did it. I wasn't taking advantage of my pull ups and making imaginary line on the payment. Now I have the concept of it now
     
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