I did a search and i couldn't find anything about this in this forum. So i did a google search and read that some truck owners prefer to back in instead of pulling into a parking space. I've experimented with this on my 2018 250 and I think I like backing in better. Any comments?

 

 

I try for the nose to nose parking... and take both spaces..... and drive forward to depart...

otherwise I back in....

I even back in my driveway.

Supercab long bed...

 

I always back into parking spots because it’s almost impossible to back out afterwards especially with my 21 foot long crew cab long bed truck.

 

I prefer to back in whenever I can. I practiced, alot, when i was younger so i wasn't that guy taking forever to park. I've seen some places marked with signs where its illegal to back into parking spots. Usually on busy roads with on street parking spots.

I used to be the guy that would say "If ya have trouble with normal daily driving scenarios, maybe you shouldn't be driving that truck." But even I've noticed the parking spaces have gotten tighter every time they redo a parking lot around here. I have trouble getting out of my car someone's because I can't fully open the door..

 

With a CCLB dually, backing in is almost mandatory.

Use caution...many folks don't expect the vehicle in front of them to stop and proceed to backup!

 

I get defensive driver training yearly through work and one of the main points is to back up as little as possible. Plan your route to avoid backing. When parking in stalls, use your signal light, drive past so you get a clear visual of the spot, back in. If someone is on your ***, the signal light, as well as steering into an angle before backing will show your intent to back. Only other duty drivers will understand this maneuver, but, not everybody knows as much as us duty owners!

 

I back in pretty much everywhere I go. I drive a CCLB so it is just easier. Also with the aftermarket bumpers I stick out a bit farther then I did when the truck was stock.

 

 

It's always safer to back in whenever possible.

 

 

In terms of safely backing, I have made the extra effort to install audible backup alarms on all my trucks.

 

I've always tried to back in whenever possible regardless of what I'm driving. Since I got this CCLB, I installed a backup camera and new powerhead to make it easier.

 

I park about as far away from others as possible, and go for a pull-through if available. My CCLB in most parking lots takes about 1-1/2 spaces in length.

Have backed in on occasion, like when I was bringing the truck home and stayed at a hotel in Dallas. The only way to be out of the fire lane was to back in and let the bed push a hedge back "a bit."

 

Backing in is easier for me if I can't pull right through. Worked at a place that had a rule about "first move forward" and it always made sense to me.