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valhalla360

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Posted: 02/10/23 07:06pm

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schlep1967 wrote:

msmith1.wa wrote:

This is what the road designers where I work use. Looks like an account is needed even for a trial. If you know someone that does road or even parking lot design ask them if they can run throughwhat ever software they have.

https://www.transoftsolutions.com/vehicle-swept-path/autoturn-online/

Those turning templates are for going forward. Totally different than backing in. Now if you can find what they use to design a loading dock in the city, that would be the right stuff.

Autoturn can do reverse. Just not economically viable for a homeowner to buy it.

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TXiceman wrote:

Remember that all of the sites having a calculation method for large trailer rigs are based on commercial tractors and commercial 5th wheel trailers. These 5ers have the trailer axles at the very rear of the trailer and will behave differently than a typical RV 5er with the axles closer to 60% of the trailer length.

Ken

Autoturn can modify the wheel base and overhangs.

But 99% of the time a WB50, will be close enough.

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Personally I would be making sure the 35' 5er loaded weights are within the 2500's capability.

A plan view of what you are talking about would help give you the answer you are looking for.

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Cummins12V98 wrote:

Personally I would be making sure the 35' 5er loaded weights are within the 2500's capability.

A plan view of what you are talking about would help give you the answer you are looking for.

Not sure, will the turning radius change from class 2 to class 3?

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