How good are you at backing up

[huntn2]

Always back in. Especially if going into a home garage - it is a safer approach to have visibility of anyone trying to follow you in from a home invasion standpoint.

 

[Bowkills]

I try to park n no mans land anywhere but home straight in straight out.

 

["J"]

J would know this road but the rest of you won't. Back in the day 2 cars drag raced in reverse on RT 165 from East Lewistown to North Lima a distance of about 2 miles. 165 is relatively straight but narrow and hilly.

Not sure how fast they went but I know the one guy involved and he would gone balls to the wall.

I had my PB speed on 165 down by Weavers farms in that bottom

 

[giles]

I try to park n no mans land anywhere but home straight in straight out.

PTSD alert...change the name to BFE or Back 40, anything but no man's land! I think I need a beer now.

 

[Jackalope]

Another thread to ask who can back a trailer? That way we can flush out the liars and make fun of them

Big trailer or little trailer? I have a jonboat trailer that will get you cussing mad without a boat on it. I usually just open the back hatch in the Durango so I can see it.

 

[giles]

Big trailer or little trailer? I have a jonboat trailer that will get you cussing mad without a boat on it. I usually just open the back hatch in the Durango so I can see it.

But you could back it like a champ if it's hooked on the mower.

 

[hickslawns]

Big trailer or little trailer? I have a jonboat trailer that will get you cussing mad without a boat on it. I usually just open the back hatch in the Durango so I can see it.

Truth. Backing a water buffalo with a deuce and a half was the worst. By the time you could see the short tongued trailer it was too late to counter steer and correct it. You were jackknifed. No power steering didn't help.

Great point though. Shorter the tongue the tougher to back. Wasn't always about the length of trailer. Tongue length can make or break you.

 

[Clay Showalter]

Backing short trailers sucks for sure

 

["J"]

You either keep ‘em in the mirrors, or keep them from the mirrors. Short trailers just need a little extra attention, like short women!

 

[Jackalope]

You either keep ‘em in the mirrors, or keep them from the mirrors. Short trailers just need a little extra attention, like short women!

With my Jon boat trailer by the time you see it in the mirror you done fucked up. . Can't see these bitches in the mirror either because they're above line of sight. That used to be 8 foot, but thanks to a live oak branch it's about 6 foot and $240 down the drain.

 

[jagermeister]

With my Jon boat trailer buy the time you see it in the mirror you done fucked up. . Can't see these bitches in the mirror either because they're above line of sight. That used to be 8 foot, but thanks to a live oak branch it's about 6 foot and $240 down the drain.

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Backing up and maneuvering a 53’ tractor trailer is nothing. Those weekend warriors who can efficiently maneuver a 12-14 trailer behind a full size truck in reverse… those are the real heroes. I’m proud to say I’ve gotten pretty good at it over the years. It’ll humble your ass quick though as soon as you get cocky. Lol

 

[bowhunter1023]

I grew up backing up lawn carts on a four-wheeler, graduated to a 4x8 trailer w. a Jeep and truck, and have now hauled my camper e enough to say I can put a 33' travel trailer in its spot before a lawn cart

 

[Clay Showalter]

This kid can put most of us to shame with his backing skills

 

[Geezer II]

backing up a 4 wheeled farm wagon - Google Search

 

[Geezer II]

Try backing a 4 wheeled loaded haywagon up the bank and inside the barn

 

[Ohiosam]

Try backing a 4 wheeled loaded haywagon up the bank and inside the barn

with a Johnny Popper (2 cylinder Deere) and a hand clutch

 

[Ohiosam]

Full disclosure, I've never backed a full hay wagon with a Deere with a hand clutch. I have driven one and can't imagine trying to do that. They're very jumpy and its hard to feather the clutch.

 

[Jackalope]

This kid can put most of us to shame with his backing skills

Bah! He's got a gooseneck, no bed, and a clear line of sight to the whole trailer, that's so easy a three year old can do it. .

 

[Jackalope]

Try backing a 4 wheeled loaded haywagon up the bank and inside the barn

Inside, or into the side. I can back that sucker right through the wall with the best of them.

 

[Geezer II]

Full disclosure, I've never backed a full hay wagon with a Deere with a hand clutch. I have driven one and can't imagine trying to do that. They're very jumpy and its hard to feather the clutch.

I have backed full hay wagons but not with a Deere - oh my - can't see - need a ground man to guide ya - -