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<blockquote data-quote="chev" data-source="post: 403560" data-attributes="member: 6761"><p>I agree with covemaster. It just clicks one day. It does take time. I can't comment on triples because we don't pull them here, but doubles is no big deal. I can back a set about 10 feet before they really start kinking up, but I have no problem backing with a dolly on the lead trailer to put a set together in some of the tightest spots. You just have to take it slow and know which way and when to turn the wheel. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /> </p><p>As far as shifting goes, I assume you are talking about shifting gears and not the job of a shifter. When shifting gears, there are some things you need to know. You need to know at what speed to shift each gear. You need to make sure your RPM's are in the correct range. If your RPM's are too high or too low, you will not get into the gear you want no matter how much you man-handle the shifter. Dont panic! If you miss a gear, give it a little fuel and pop it in the gear you were in, get your road speed back up and try again. Even the seasoned feeder driver misses a gear once in a while <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/surprised.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":surprised:" title="Surprised :surprised:" data-shortname=":surprised:" />. (most of us don't even use the clutch after first gear) Shifting is hard to explain. You really have to experience it yourself to really understand what I mean. Don't let all of this get you nervous. If you can shift a package car, you can learn to shift a feeder. It's just a few more gears, and timing.<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chev, post: 403560, member: 6761"] I agree with covemaster. It just clicks one day. It does take time. I can't comment on triples because we don't pull them here, but doubles is no big deal. I can back a set about 10 feet before they really start kinking up, but I have no problem backing with a dolly on the lead trailer to put a set together in some of the tightest spots. You just have to take it slow and know which way and when to turn the wheel. :wink2: As far as shifting goes, I assume you are talking about shifting gears and not the job of a shifter. When shifting gears, there are some things you need to know. You need to know at what speed to shift each gear. You need to make sure your RPM's are in the correct range. If your RPM's are too high or too low, you will not get into the gear you want no matter how much you man-handle the shifter. Dont panic! If you miss a gear, give it a little fuel and pop it in the gear you were in, get your road speed back up and try again. Even the seasoned feeder driver misses a gear once in a while :surprised:. (most of us don't even use the clutch after first gear) Shifting is hard to explain. You really have to experience it yourself to really understand what I mean. Don't let all of this get you nervous. If you can shift a package car, you can learn to shift a feeder. It's just a few more gears, and timing.:wink2: [/QUOTE]
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