Backing Practice

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Pianoman's Comment
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Two docks next to each other, pointed out with the red arrows. Everything with a black "x" mark on it was not there this morning. That car in the culdesac was there this morning. Came in where the yellow arrow shows. You can dock in either dock--both are empty. You can't see it in this image, but the docks slope down and have a short retaining wall around them (nothing in between them).

To give some perspective, the length of the yellow lines next to the dock is about 53 feet. There is room to back in blindside or sight-side.

The address is 5500 N 58th CT, Lincoln, NE.

How would you do this?

Pianoman's Comment
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It would help if I uploaded the image hahaha: 2016-06-24_10.57.42_zps3dvylvmv.jpg

Kevin H.'s Comment
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Looks like maybe I'd come in with the retaining wall close on my right then make a sharp left turn and straighten out in to the space opposite. Then I'd do it a couple more times until I finally got the trailer to line up with the spaces. :)

Pianoman's Comment
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Looks like maybe I'd come in with the retaining wall close on my right then make a sharp left turn and straighten out in to the space opposite. Then I'd do it a couple more times until I finally got the trailer to line up with the spaces. :)

I forgot to mention, I think there were retaining walls for the docks on the other side as well. I would've done what you said, but I don't think there was room. Sorry about that

Pianoman's Comment
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You could do that with the space where the "x"ed out cars are parked though--there's room that way

G-Town's Comment
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I assume you want rookies and students to respond so I will refrain.

Kevin H.'s Comment
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Yeah, I kind of thought it wouldn't be that easy.

Not long ago I was at a Walmart DC, and it wasn't busy so I thought I'd practice doing that kind of setup (because I mostly end up not lined up with the space), but on my third round trip I looked over and saw someone sitting in a parked truck watching me, probably wondering why the hell I was driving in circles.

Pianoman's Comment
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I assume you want rookies and students to respond so I will refrain.

Yes, I already did it so this is for the baby rookies haha

G-Town's Comment
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Interesting,...all I'm gonna say. embarrassed.gif

OldRookie's Comment
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I'm such a clueless rookie that I don't even see the serious problem/challenge... especially if the areas marked with black Xs is clear. What issues/concerns am I missing?

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