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How to back. The straight back set up. Use this at truck stops also.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Wooly Rhino, Aug 23, 2012.

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  1. Aug 23, 2012 #1
    Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    The key to backing is the set up. But no one seems to tell you how to do a set up.

    When you wish to back straight up, as at a truck stop, pull down to the row of trucks you are wishing to back into. With your trailer straight you should be about four feet in front of the other trucks. Drive one trailer length pass your hole or just past the truck beyond your spot. Turn your truck away from the line of trucks and head straight away from your hole. One third of the way up make an S turn first to the drivers side and then straighten out. Once your trailer is straight you should be lined up into your hole. Straight back in. Easy Peasy.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2012 #2
    good for nuthin'

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    I find this can still be confusing for some drivers as they don't fathom the parts in the back up. What is good to add, is that the tractor is pushing the trailer,using the tandems as the pivot point(and steering with tandems) in the second part of the turn.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2012 #3
    marmonman

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    You mean I can't just pull up straight in front of the whole and just back straight up ? Well dang something else I have been doing all wrong !!!
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2012 #4
    Keyster

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    Sorry but that was about as clear as mud.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2012 #5
    123456

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    Got it,

    Thank You !



























    :biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2012 #6
    Doublecutter

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    How about a diagram?
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2012 #7
    123456

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    dfhjfjhgh.jpg here ya go.........
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2012 #8
    Worthken

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    Thanks for the laugh I'm still wiping of the tears.
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2012 #9
    LonesomeTrucker

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    This^^^
    that diagram sums it all up!
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2012 #10
    Worthken

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    I can only imagine the guy performing that maneuvre. Sweating, arms floppy, and left leg trembling from pushing the clutch. When he gets out of truck after a hour he still feels proud of himself.
     
    Worthken, Aug 23, 2012
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