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Re: I'm trying to learn to haul my tractor safely - have a question.
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Posted by rhudson on April 11, 2002 at 21:05:25 from (63.81.99.12):
In Reply to: I'm trying to learn to haul my tractor safely - have a question. posted by Bill Oakes on April 11, 2002 at 18:52:30:
apply straps at points of support. in other words near the front axles, near the rear axles. this limits stress on the tractor itself. straps (or chains) should be attached to the lower sides of the trailer upward to tractor. this will hold tractor down and also limit side to side movement. if load balance perments, tractor should rest against trailer headboard and be secured to headboard with straps, chock blocks (secured) behind rear wheels and straps to rear of trailer(all this limits backward travel due to accereration and forward movement due to panic stops). now double up on all four straps for safety "two is one, one is nothing" i think thats a military demolitions saying. secure gas tank/rad caps/toolbox lids/hoods any anything else that might work/bounce/break free. safety tie or tape chain binders down, if using straps use strain reliefs (Northern for about $2.00 each) at corners and edges to keep the straps from being damaged. i have switched from chains to straps for ease of use. study load in rear view mirrors and take note of any movement during trip. stop at first store (within about 3 miles of load pickup) check the load and all straps, buy cold drink. continue to stop and check load about every two hours. notice any strange sounds and notice the reactions and driving habits of cars around you (They may be seeing something about your rig and load that you don't see) I know this sounds excessive ( i have a friend that secures nothing and has not had a problem), but i have an active imagination and i don't want to have to worry about anything i don't have too while navigating in foreign territory.
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