JaxDad
Greater Toronto Area
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DallasSteve wrote: The problem for me is parking it and driving it down the road..
If nobody ever told you, backing into a parking space makes it SO much easier, especially nowadays with backup cameras, etc.
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Huntindog
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4x4ord wrote:Grit dog wrote:HA! And I know this is no bs since I saw your video of backing a GN trailer at what like 30mph?
Fwiw I tried. Although with a long bumper pull flatbed. My personal best was only a bit over 15mph before I chickened out or things got squirrelly! Lol
Not that any of the last couple pages has to go with Steve and his truck….
I should have made a better quality video while I had the chance. I was able to hit 35 mph backing the gooseneck with my 2017 F350 but Ford has spoiled my fun. The new 10 speed with its 4.92:1 reverse gear ratio and rev limiter has been neutered so as to have a top speed of 20 mph in reverse. Awww shucks. I was looking forwards to a "Hold my beer and watch this" video![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
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4x4ord wrote:![[image]](https://i.imgur.com/6qWS8o3l.jpg)
I just taped my cellphone to the rear seat head rest so the video is not real good. I backed up 1/2 mile before doing a blindside turn onto a narrow side road. I was in the truck by myself and had to watch for traffic coming from in front, behind and ensure no one was coming down the side roads all the while I was trying to keep my foot to the floor in reverse. I was busy. It would have been much easier with a co-pilot. Having the volume turned up makes it not a boring to watch.
Thats some nice driving ( backing ) skills.....
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rjstractor
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4x4ord wrote:
I just taped my cellphone to the rear seat head rest so the video is not real good. I backed up 1/2 mile before doing a blindside turn onto a narrow side road. I was in the truck by myself and had to watch for traffic coming from in front, behind and ensure no one was coming down the side roads all the while I was trying to keep my foot to the floor in reverse. I was busy. It would have been much easier with a co-pilot. Having the volume turned up makes it not a boring to watch.
I've seen it before, and it's pretty impressive. Me, I try to put my old 7.3 manual trans F250 in 4 low, let the clutch out, and idle back at a speed I can manage- about 1 mph.
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