Cabover Driving pointers???

I have no experience, but it seems you will have some other adjusting to do as well, most COEs, you are sitting right above the steer axle. In that pump rig, you are way out in front of it, like a city bus.

Sorry this wasn't much help, and maybe that makes no difference at all. Best o' luck.

 

try youtube.......

 

That truck does not appear to be designed for Off-Road use. What is the loaded weight? It does not seem to have enough axles for my guesstimate of 55k#+.

It would seem that a full set of skidder style chains might help, but anytime you take something that heavy off-road you are taking a chance, multiplied by the unfamiliar terrain. Chains won't stop it from sinking. Wider and more tires are needed to increase the footprint and reduce the chance of sinking.

A pair of spotters with appropriate communication protocols and training and LIGHTS would real good start....

County building permits should have mandates for private road construction as well as water storage if Fire Crew service is expected.

 

Drove skillet-faced trucks for years. Still own one, in fact.
One of the things I've done is put my left foot against the kick panel on the left side of the cab and drive like your foot is just this side of the centerline or center of the road. After awhile, you learn where the truck is in relation to everything else.
That's one way.

 

Keep an eye on your mirrors when you are driving. You should find a spot that helps you keep it between the lines. Another thing to remember is to NOT tailgate.

 

I was thinking that rig looked more off road ready than some of the city dept's have around here. Granted, its not the International 4x4

 

Your driving it like a 4-wheeler, stay off the white line, hug the center line. as for driving on gravel, stay in the center of the road unless there's on coming traffic, & move over on hills.

 

Just like driving any other vehicle. Stay out in front a good ways. For a while check your mirrors to see exactly where the heck you are and after while you will have mental picture. This has set back axle so make sure you give it time to get around corners. And no front accidents. You are right there where the action takes place. Don't want to have to call another unit to come cut you out. Just get out and drive and it will be 2nd nature in no time.

 

Sharp corners/turns at intersections could take some getting used to with the steering axle so far back. Just take more room than you need and keep checking your mirrors. With those flashing lights space on corners shouldn't be a problem to get.

As for driving it's no different than anything else. Check your mirrors obviously but otherwise look far ahead and you should have no problem keeping between the lines. It doesn't take long to get used to.