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Old 11-28-2017, 09:43 AM   #1
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Pointers on how to back a 5er

Well, not really, but spend a few minutes and watch this and recall your 'skill level' handling your 5er. Mine ain't so great in comparison (ignore their lead in and title though):

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Old 11-28-2017, 11:30 AM   #2
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Dave, I could use a little of that skill. We're triple towing on the way to Florida as we speak. About 70 more miles and I won't have to worry about getting into a dead end.
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Old 11-28-2017, 12:31 PM   #3
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When I was learning how to drive a semi. The old timer teaching me said "Back up till you hear glass!" and crawled into the sleeper. Practice is the only way to learn.
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Old 11-28-2017, 03:45 PM   #4
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When I was learning how to drive a semi. The old timer teaching me said "Back up till you hear glass!" and crawled into the sleeper. Practice is the only way to learn.
Sound advice....

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Old 11-28-2017, 06:00 PM   #5
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Sound advice....

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Been awhile since English class....what is that a simile? Not a metaphor?
Back up until you hear glass. Sound advice. That's a good one Javi! LOL
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Old 11-30-2017, 07:26 PM   #6
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This was really helpful for me. I hope it helps others as well. I now feel that I could back in anywhere.

https://youtu.be/y1J0FH4CeaY

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Old 12-01-2017, 03:35 AM   #7
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Great video! Had good things to point out.
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Old 12-01-2017, 01:31 PM   #8
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My advice is three-fold:
1) Have a spotter (a good one, they are not all the same!)
2) Invest in a simple walkie-talkie
3) Go really, really slowly.
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Old 12-01-2017, 01:54 PM   #9
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As an ex-OTR owner-operator, I enjoyed the video. However, with one exception, all the shots were of cab overs with the tandems locked forward - tight maneuvers with a long nose Pete towing a 53' in similar situations would really challenge the best driver - believe me I know. The one posted re; CR England is really a decent tutorial. Good tips that can apply to our rigs.
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Someone overlooked the most important rule , GOAL. get -out-and- look
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Old 12-01-2017, 04:10 PM   #11
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trucker Lou: Good catch. I forgot to add "GOAL" and also, even with thousands of accident free "back-ins" under my belt, I always ASK for a "pull thru" site first. And, if you're a solo camper, don't be shy about asking your neighbor to spot you. Gives them something else to do besides sitting around watching you try to squeeze it in by yourself.
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