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Message:: [QUOTE="quatto, post: 4460387, member: 109681"]It's easier to back a C dolly setup than an A dolly.  Don't work too hard moving the dolly around---use the tractor for that. Make sure the pin arm is fully closed and there's no gap in the 5th wheel plate. Hooking up for me was easier if you first placed the dolly about 1 foot from the back trailer. It doesn't give the dolly time to move out of line with the kingpin as you back up. Put a glove or flashlight (if it's night time) on the ground to help you line up with the dolly. Check your lights using one turn signal at a time...using flashers can give you an erroneous result.  If your lights don't work, you probably need to clean off the pins to make better contact. Keep one of those rubbery nail file thingys that the gals use....they work great to clean off dirty pin contacts. Personally, I didn't think there was much difference between driving  singles and doubles except that you need to think ahead when you want to  stop and find parking. Plan ahead where you're going to fuel and take breaks. Use google maps to spot good areas to drop trailers (if you need to drop one and go on).  Always ask permission to drop a trailer on private property just to be polite. Finally, don't be intimidated by doubles....they are way less trouble than they are reputed to be. Take care and good luck![/QUOTE]