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I would keep the rear wheels pointed towards the bottom of the slop. So lets say the street is lower then the top of your driveway, then I would not back in. The weight is transferred to the side that is lower, and thus those tires have more traction. If you have a 4X4 I suggest leaving it in 4X4 when parked. Setting the parking brake as a backup may be advisable as well. If its a 2 wheel drive you may be able to turn the wheel so it may go into the grass and stop itself rather then roll into the street if it does slide possibly?
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My driveway slopes away from the house. I usually as a rule of thumb, I back into the driveway for the reason if you need to get out quickly, need a jump, a tow or need to check if the street clear in both directions. I live on a corner and have traffic coming from two directions turning up my street. That's my .02!
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I had rather back up the driveway when I come home in a warn truck, than back down the drive in a cold truck.
But I would do which ever you feel more safe doing. Since you live on a corner it is easier to pull out than back out.
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But I would do which ever you feel more safe doing. Since you live on a corner it is easier to pull out than back out.
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thanks for the input. my drive does slope away(house is higher than the street). i just got a new cord and timer for the block heater and i was not sure if up or down made a difference.
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For the coolant heater, it shouldn't make a difference. If you decide to back in, you might want to run some romex with a plug out your driveway so you aren't using a long extension cord.
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Actually, if it's outside you don't want to use romex as it's rated for indoor use only. Type UF is rated for direct burial, moist or sun exposed use. Or just make sure that you use a #14 or a #12 gauge extension cord (#12 for sure if you're running over 100 feet). Also, if the receptacle you're plugging into isn't protected by a Ground Fault Interrupter, for your personal safety you may want to purchase a GFI at a local hardware or building supply business, plug it into the receptacle and then plug your cord into the GFI.
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