reversing a chipper

[sandy2210]

If its sunny look at the shadow when you are straight, and then use that as a guide when reversing.

 

eh!!!!

[armchairarborist]

chipper reversing eh? we just use the same method as reversing the landy ....by braille:thumbup:

[likeitorlumpit]

I understand this problem

The flag idea / marker idea sounds brilliant- will have to fit this up

[eggsarascal]

Used to have the same problem when i worked on the roads, if i was towing something small like a genny or traffic light set behind a 7.5 tonner that i couldn't see behind me, when i wanted to reverse it i used to stick a cone on top of the trailer as close to the off side as possible, i could just see the cone out of drivers side mirror and used that as a guide, but as said before stick some flags/markers on your chipper, and roberts ya farthers brother.

[Breezeblock]

reverse camera simples:thumbup:

[Timbermcpherson]

Go find the BIGGEST zip or cable ties you can find. Fit 2 each side on the chipper feed control bar. zipped up tight they should stick out far enough to see in your mirrors but wont harm anything you brush with them. (get a pack of them as they only last a year or so)

 

more expensive fixes include

 

Getting a caravan towing mirror fitted

 

Puting on an adjustable drawbar

 

reversing camera

 

Just drive forwards everywhere.

[Treecreeper1961]

I drive a similar combo to yours, it can be a swine but:

 

-going round corners is easier than going straight.

 

-like the cable tie idea but you can also turn the spout so that you can see it.

 

-if you can't see the chipper it's going ok

 

-as soon as you can see it it's probably time to correct it immediately, driving slowly

 

-practice lots

 

-try not to let anyone see you screw up and if they do don't bother trying to explain how hard it is because they won't believe you and will end up thinking you are even more of a loser than they did to begin with

[White Noise]

Could you not fit some of those fold out reflectors cyclists have ?

 

There easily over a ft long .

[kernowstu]

push it:001_smile:

[PeteB]

Banksman!

 

Reverse in a curve, always with the chipper in view.

 

Get some visual I'D points that give you a reference. Namely, a point on the chipper which tells you that the manouver is unrecoverable. Practice on both sides. A HGV1 includes a reverse and park with the bumper in a zone. It is not hard if you practice, think and don't get flustered.