Tail spin
How much tail length is too much to make tail spin problematic or damaging as when leaving the gas pump? My 5er has 12' overhang at the rear. A 38' I'm interested in buying has 17' tail at the rear. T...
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Sorry, Ivy, that is theory talking instead of experience.
What you say may happen in the middle of a nice, smooth, turn, but as you start into a turn, particularly from a dead stop, the tail kicks out dramatically. In tight quarters like a fuel station or a back-in site this can be a real problem. The corner that is kicked out is the one you cannot see. I have no problem putting a spotter on the ground in tight places; taking my time; and waiting for small cars to get out of my way.
Truck lanes are your friend and confidence of your position at all 4 corners comes with practice.
What you say may happen in the middle of a nice, smooth, turn, but as you start into a turn, particularly from a dead stop, the tail kicks out dramatically. In tight quarters like a fuel station or a back-in site this can be a real problem. The corner that is kicked out is the one you cannot see. I have no problem putting a spotter on the ground in tight places; taking my time; and waiting for small cars to get out of my way.
Truck lanes are your friend and confidence of your position at all 4 corners comes with practice.
