off tracking diagram?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by sidepocket, May 15, 2012.

  1. sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    Got a bet with a buddy who thinks it takes a wider turn to maneuver a set of pups as opposed to a single 53. Anyone have any off tracking diagrams or something of that nature?
     
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  3. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Don't need any pictures! Common sense and driving for 29 years......doubles bend in the middle,less off track.
     
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  4. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    yep. you definitely can make tighter turns with a set. while in truck school..instructor had me drive a set in a tight circle to show me how tight they turned.
     
  5. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    I learned that my first week of driving. I started with a doubles company. Second pup always tracks first pup. Like okie said, they break in the middle. I can make a drawing for you, lol. :)

    And just like them city buses that have a break in the middle with a rubber skirt. They didn't build them for the fun of it. They corner tighter.


    With his way of thinking a train would have hell going around a corner. Twenty mile curve! :)
     
  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Ever watch a train of 3-5 baggage wagons turning while waiting in the plane? The last one almost follows the same track as the first one.
     
  7. sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    I'm well aware. But how do you explain this to a person who is not willing to believe it? Drive thru paint?
     
  8. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    You quit "rassling" with a pig when you realize the pig is enjoying it alot more than you are.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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    Ahahahahahahah! :biggrin_2559:
     
  10. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Sit at a truck stop, watch a 53' leaving take a right turn. Watch a set of wiggles make the same right turn.

    The guy pulling pups barely swings wide at all.

    Hell, print out all the responses from this post and shove them in his face. Then make him buy ya that steak dinner you bet him. You did beat him a steak right?
     
  11. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    There is a reason for combinations and steer trailers like the one below. Can you imagine trying to turn a corner with 80 foot pipe on your trailer without being able to steer the trailer duals or haul a load of logs out of the brush on a goat trail. Like Kittyfoot said......
     
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