Geometry question - can I make this turn?
Hi all, Still yet to buy my new trailer, but I am trying to decide just what length I can go with. I have a tight turn across a bridge to get into my property, and I have seen people get stuck (or ...
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well, I had an occasion where I had to make a right turn from a two lane highway (90 degree) onto a 9' wide bridge that was just about 10' off the road shoulder. I'm towing a 35' trailer with a overall length of 65'.
Buddy said, sure you can make it. Well, I did, but only by going onto the oncoming traffic lane shoulder and making the turn. at the other end I had about 25' in front of the bridge to make a right turn after that. (or hit a row of trees.) I did it. the problem was getting back out. took lots of jockying to get the trailer lined up straight to go across the bridge. bridge had 4' high guard rail extending to the end of the bridge. that was the biggest issue.
Buddy said, sure you can make it. Well, I did, but only by going onto the oncoming traffic lane shoulder and making the turn. at the other end I had about 25' in front of the bridge to make a right turn after that. (or hit a row of trees.) I did it. the problem was getting back out. took lots of jockying to get the trailer lined up straight to go across the bridge. bridge had 4' high guard rail extending to the end of the bridge. that was the biggest issue.
