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BarneyS
Oct 01, 2017Explorer III
Here is how I would do it.
1. Approach from left side of street.
2. When truck is about 1/3 way past driveway, cut to right to opposite side of street. Don't make cut as sharp as I have drawn, make it gradual so the trailer follows nicely.
3. When you get to opposite side cut back to left side of street all the way across or until back of trailer is pointed towards the opening of the driveway.
4. Start backing and follow the trailer with your truck until you are in the driveway. Watch front of truck swing so it doesn't hit anything.
5. If necessary, (probably not necessary after some practice), pull forward into driveway across street to straighten out and then continue backing into your spot. This whole maneuver will be more spread out than it looks in the picture. Extend it more to the left than drawn.
All this takes practice and will come much easier as you do it. Have a helper to watch for the other side. Watch your tires as you back so you can see where they are going to go. Try to visualize their track and make them go where you want to go. Use your mirrors!
Good luck.
Barney
1. Approach from left side of street.
2. When truck is about 1/3 way past driveway, cut to right to opposite side of street. Don't make cut as sharp as I have drawn, make it gradual so the trailer follows nicely.
3. When you get to opposite side cut back to left side of street all the way across or until back of trailer is pointed towards the opening of the driveway.
4. Start backing and follow the trailer with your truck until you are in the driveway. Watch front of truck swing so it doesn't hit anything.
5. If necessary, (probably not necessary after some practice), pull forward into driveway across street to straighten out and then continue backing into your spot. This whole maneuver will be more spread out than it looks in the picture. Extend it more to the left than drawn.
All this takes practice and will come much easier as you do it. Have a helper to watch for the other side. Watch your tires as you back so you can see where they are going to go. Try to visualize their track and make them go where you want to go. Use your mirrors!
Good luck.
Barney
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