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Newbies, Dont try this

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Wargames, Jun 18, 2011.

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  1. Jun 18, 2011 #1
    Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Lets try something a little different. Back a set of doubles, inside an enclosed dock, with a dropped trailer in the spot next to you. Ill let you know when I get a chance to do it. Did anyone ever try it? I think this forum has some #### GOOD drivers on here. Its all the experience, and what backs up your experience, is what you say here. I can tell a drivers years of experience by what, and how he says things here. I dont think there is another board that has this quality of drivers on it.
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2011 #2
    Emulsified

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    I've done it a few times and I've failed even more.
    The trick is to have your truck/trailers in a PERFECT strait line to back straight into the dock...and not have to back too far.
    the devil is in the line up.
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2011 #3
    okiedokie

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    Backing doubles is all about tongue length and wheel bases. The shorter the tongue /wheel base the harder. Turn on your cpls so you can see the back trailer since it will be dark inside the building unless it's lighted. Easy on the wheel and run it cool. Use to practice backing up T-trains(triples) but could never do more than 100 feet. Dad use to say"If your not sure Get Out And Look."
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2011 #4
    Freebird135

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    what kind of doubles? makes all the difference
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2011 #5
    Wargames

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    I use 2 - 28`s. Emulsified, and Okiedokie, these guys are good, NO, Great. I love to see a truck driver do the impossible. Only thing with the 2 - 28`s, they get away a lot quicker being so short. What I do is ride the wall and turn just past my door and by luck, she is lined up, but my distance is close to the door. I have not tried to put these in yet, but I will try before I retire.
     
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  8. Jun 19, 2011 #6
    canuck in da truck

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    can i split them to do it?
    i admire people who back up trains with such precision-i have pulled b-trains a bit--but when i back them the tracking looks like a drunk snake---needless to say i oversteer a lot
     
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  9. Jun 19, 2011 #7
    okiedokie

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    Splitting the trailers does not count.;-) I have pulled super B's and doubles w/ a 15 foot dolly tounge. These combinations are well suited for backing. It just takes practice and paitence. This skill set has a reason not just look at me I'm a supertrucker. When you pull up to dump a load of chips and you can back the B train up the ramp and unload the whole truck at once you just saved yourself work and time.
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2011 #8
    Gears

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    To be honest, I wouldn't attempt. I'd separate and back. If it was going to be a big part of my job, well then yes, I'd do my best to learn and do the process. Thankfully it's not:biggrin_2556:.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2011 #9
    rambler

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    Its doable...but I would break em. Easier. :biggrin_25514:
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2011 #10
    CondoCruiser

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    I read on here one guy that can do it and the trick is to be on an incline where your rear pup and gravity pulls you back. Other than that it's impossible with a dolly that has two pivot points and a mind of it's own.
     
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