robroy:
Personally I have developed a technique to do that through a small gap (mainly because I am soooo bloody good ) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it so it’s only done when nobody is looking. [emoji38]
I used to drop the trailer, pull the unit up to the side of it and use the catwalk as a platform when I had loads where there was only a 6" or so gap above them.
Honestly? That is probably the ■■■■■■■■ thing I have ever heard in my life.
robroy:
Right you’ve heard all the different techniques here’s the best one.
High load, on a fairly average height trailer (you will need a tilt bar or a pole with a hooked end.
Put the hook end of the ■■■■■■■■ the trailer hook, side cape or chassis.
2.Chuck the flat end over other side of trailer bed.
3.Walk round other side and chuck end on or over the roof (only done this on Euroliners higher trailers will need longer straps)
4.Load your timber from opp side to where hooked on, and the timber will slide the strap across.
5.If strap has not already come down pull rest of it down with the pole.
Much easier than trying to chuck a strap over in a 6’’ gap.
Personally I have developed a technique to do that through a small gap (mainly because I am soooo bloody good ) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it so it’s only done when nobody is looking.
Yip, this works… but only if you are loading the trailer and if you are loading all from one side…
Yeh, most of that was done abroad, loadiing high cages of plastic piping, and sometimes timber or board packs.
However in the UK ruled by h&s Nazis, a whole factory’s employees could be (in their eyes) wiped out if the flt driver dared to push a pack of timber or whatever across the trailer
If it’s reels I always use the steps they have because my shot is so poor it takes me ages otherwise. Also a bit of excercisr going up and down the steps for every reel!
robroy:
Right you’ve heard all the different techniques here’s the best one.
High load, on a fairly average height trailer (you will need a tilt bar or a pole with a hooked end.
Put the hook end of the ■■■■■■■■ the trailer hook, side cape or chassis.
2.Chuck the flat end over other side of trailer bed.
3.Walk round other side and chuck end on or over the roof (only done this on Euroliners higher trailers will need longer straps)
4.Load your timber from opp side to where hooked on, and the timber will slide the strap across.
5.If strap has not already come down pull rest of it down with the pole.
Much easier than trying to chuck a strap over in a 6’’ gap.
Personally I have developed a technique to do that through a small gap (mainly because I am soooo bloody good ) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it so it’s only done when nobody is looking.
Jesus, you think that is the right way! Man up and stand 10ft away and throw the thing, straight over 17ft high no probs.
robroy:
Right you’ve heard all the different techniques here’s the best one.
High load, on a fairly average height trailer (you will need a tilt bar or a pole with a hooked end.
Put the hook end of the ■■■■■■■■ the trailer hook, side cape or chassis.
2.Chuck the flat end over other side of trailer bed.
3.Walk round other side and chuck end on or over the roof (only done this on Euroliners higher trailers will need longer straps)
4.Load your timber from opp side to where hooked on, and the timber will slide the strap across.
5.If strap has not already come down pull rest of it down with the pole.
Much easier than trying to chuck a strap over in a 6’’ gap.
Personally I have developed a technique to do that through a small gap (mainly because I am soooo bloody good ) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it so it’s only done when nobody is looking.
Jesus, you think that is the right way! Man up and stand 10ft away and throw the thing, straight over 17ft high no probs.
Jesus, try reading my last paragraph.
Btw if you’re talking 17ft high, I assume it’s small wheels low loader flat…
Man up and throw the thing through a 6’’ gap, 15’ high no probs.
the old timer:
SURPRISED dIPPER DAVE DIDNT HAVE A MORE HUMEROUS TAKE ON THIS ONE
6" gap. . .?
Anyways as a suggestion: with square loads once a strap or rope is over, tie half a dozen straps onto it and pull it back. You can now shuffle the straps along to where you want `em.
the old timer:
SURPRISED dIPPER DAVE DIDNT HAVE A MORE HUMEROUS TAKE ON THIS ONE
6" gap. . .?
Anyways as a suggestion: with square loads once a strap or rope is over, tie half a dozen straps onto it and pull it back. You can now shuffle the straps along to where you want `em.
Now that IS a good tip…just wish I had thought of it first.
All these years and I’m still learning stuff.
Not an original thought of my own I confess. Started after a more experienced driver saw me trying to chain down a load of timber. Clearly chucking a chain over a 12foot load ain`t gonna happen, (not for me anyway). So use a rope to haul it over.
When I started with those big paper deals the best advice I was given was to find the tallest trailer in the yard to make it easier to strap. In the two days I’d been on seals that hadn’t occurred to me.
Can’t be arsed to read every reply - but always have the ratchet on the nearside of the load - then if adjustments are required after a few miles you’re not standing in the traffic.
robroy:
Personally I have developed a technique to do that through a small gap (mainly because I am soooo bloody good ) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it so it’s only done when nobody is looking.
I used to drop the trailer, pull the unit up to the side of it and use the catwalk as a platform when I had loads where there was only a 6" or so gap above them.
You wouldn’t be allowed to climb on a catwalk in many of these places and certainly not drop trailers.
The final crossed planks were because I was a short arse and couldn’t reach any higher from the floor.
When you throw the strap over, try and keep the hook higher than the floor of the trailer so the slack goes to the other side of the trailer and then gently pull it back until it just reaches the eye or whatever you attaching it too.
if your hooking to the side of the trailer and the hooks are too long, get a few bits of pallet board and place them behind the strap as illustrated in the art-work below
hook to chassis if possible.
If loads are not perishable I thread ratchet and Chuck the whole lot over.if they are I soak the strap to make it heavier and more maleable.
Socketset:
Can’t be arsed to read every reply - but always have the ratchet on the nearside of the load - then if adjustments are required after a few miles you’re not standing in the traffic.
Socketset:
Can’t be arsed to read every reply - but always have the ratchet on the nearside of the load - then if adjustments are required after a few miles you’re not standing in the traffic.
You are if you go over the water or under it.
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The nearside is always the nearside whether driving on the left or right eg the kerb side
Socketset:
Can’t be arsed to read every reply - but always have the ratchet on the nearside of the load - then if adjustments are required after a few miles you’re not standing in the traffic.
You are if you go over the water or under it.
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The nearside is always the nearside whether driving on the left or right eg the kerb side
I didn’t say the left hand side of the truck.
But the traffic passes you on the nearside once you leave these shores
) it involves chucking it through with a certain flick of the wrist, and doing a little jump…problem is I look so [zb] camp doing it
