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.

  1. chipnbugs

    chipnbugs Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25514: You have captured my backing precisely!
     
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    Thanks, I really need to remember this! I start freaking and oversteer like 123456's diagram! The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get!
     
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    M818 Thanks this.
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    I can tell you this, that backing up a flatbed is not as easy as a van. Trailer doesn't turn as well on a flatbed
     
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    Thanks, now I know why drivers are always asking me to put steers and front spread axle tires on my company equip. lol
     
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    I've only seen that diagram followed once but the commentary on the CB seemed to start at about the third or fourth attempt.
     
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    Well it was hard at first then I followed 123456 diagram and it worked perfect lol
     
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    That cracks me up!
     
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    still easier then backing up a set of double pup trailers