ianto:
On some of my loads which are a mix of steel fabrication and timber i have to strap both ways because if i strap one way some of the load can move and then the strap looses tension and the load can move never ever been told by anyone that all ratchets have to be on nearside. I have used ratchet straps since they first came on the market. I understand why the ratchets should be on nearside but sometimes circumstanses mean it cannot happen
I accept that is the case, my advice is for normal loads that are in the majority, on the whole best to strap and ratchet in the way of ratchets on the nearside to avoid this type of accident occurring.
tango boy:
ianto:
On some of my loads which are a mix of steel fabrication and timber i have to strap both ways because if i strap one way some of the load can move and then the strap looses tension and the load can move never ever been told by anyone that all ratchets have to be on nearside. I have used ratchet straps since they first came on the market. I understand why the ratchets should be on nearside but sometimes circumstanses mean it cannot happen
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Yes who is disagreeing with that, I have actually acknowledged that. Are you just looking for a reason to completely be argumentative and make yourself feel better.
UKtramp:
tango boy:
ianto:
On some of my loads which are a mix of steel fabrication and timber i have to strap both ways because if i strap one way some of the load can move and then the strap looses tension and the load can move never ever been told by anyone that all ratchets have to be on nearside. I have used ratchet straps since they first came on the market. I understand why the ratchets should be on nearside but sometimes circumstanses mean it cannot happen
This^^^^^^^^100%
Yes who is disagreeing with that, I have actually stated that. Are you just looking for a reason to completely be argumentative and make yourself feel better.
No not really but you don’t explain at all in your original post about what being said here but are now agreeing
Seriously ■■
How does one human manage to type so mush utter ■■■■■■■■ ?!!
There are many loads that require ratcheting from both sides you complete plumb… 
I knew someone who was nearly killed because he loaded in Sheerness, he strapped his load alternating between the offside and nearside, when he went for the ferry his offside became his nearside and if the load had come undone it could have been the nearside that nearly killed him nearly
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tango boy:
UKtramp:
tango boy:
ianto:
On some of my loads which are a mix of steel fabrication and timber i have to strap both ways because if i strap one way some of the load can move and then the strap looses tension and the load can move never ever been told by anyone that all ratchets have to be on nearside. I have used ratchet straps since they first came on the market. I understand why the ratchets should be on nearside but sometimes circumstanses mean it cannot happen
This^^^^^^^^100%
Yes who is disagreeing with that, I have actually stated that. Are you just looking for a reason to completely be argumentative and make yourself feel better.
No not really but you don’t explain at all in your original post about what being said here but are now agreeing
Oh and you’re still a ■■■■ troll 
Eurorider:
Seriously ■■
How does one human manage to type so mush utter ■■■■■■■■ ?!!
There are many loads that require ratcheting from both sides you complete plumb…
I think the plumb may be you, I give up with some of you. As you have jumped in and come out with this statement trying to make yourself out to know something others don’t. Give me an example of a load that is required to be strapped both ways other than the ones already given Mr Plumb.
You would be surprised how many drivers, loaders and TM’s don’t know about ratchets and which side they should be on. Firm I used to work for would load trailers on night shift and throw straps ready for morning so drivers just had to check it and tighten it or add to it if needed, drivers would kick off at the TM about having to roll them up and re do whole loads if they were drivers side. Yep, I know, it’s the drivers responsibility but some can be a bit precious when having to do a bit extra 
Where i am now we have new trailers with pull down ratchet straps suspended from the roof on runners, they have ratchets on both sides as we sometimes can only tip from one side with the moffett if on the road, bloody brilliant and very quick.
Wheel Nut:
I knew someone who was nearly killed because he loaded in Sheerness, he strapped his load alternating between the offside and nearside, when he went for the ferry his offside became his nearside and if the load had come undone it could have been the nearside that nearly killed him nearly
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Accidents happen, don’t feed the troll!!!
I just use the internal straps. Much less hassle.
tango boy:
Wheel Nut:
I knew someone who was nearly killed because he loaded in Sheerness, he strapped his load alternating between the offside and nearside, when he went for the ferry his offside became his nearside and if the load had come undone it could have been the nearside that nearly killed him nearly
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Accidents happen, don’t feed the troll!!!
Is that it? “don’t feed the troll” as it makes you look rather stupid, not too hard to be honest, just know your type, not too bright but can lift heavy things. Do me a favour and stop making yourself look sillier than you are. I have put up a very serious post and a sensible one at that. I have had only two drinks so far but en counting.
the nodding donkey:
I just use the internal straps. Much less hassle.
Lol… a statement by the thickest f**k on planet earth.
I actually think I once met you… what a little ■■■ u r.
Explain how to fasten two JCB loaders or similar from one side, try loading from Scunthorpe, the initial advice is wrong, the only time I can see any advantage having the ratchets on the same side is with a side roller sheet
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Wheel Nut:
Explain how to fasten two JCB loaders or similar from one side, try loading from Scunthorpe, the initial advice is wrong, the only time I can see any advantage having the ratchets on the same side is with a side roller sheet
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The initial advice is good. Your talking about loads that are specialist loads as far as general haulage goes. This is now arguing for arguments sake, completely strengthens my case of no common sense in some people. I will say it again SOME LOADS MAY WELL REQUIRE STRAPPING OPPOSITE SIDES, but the majority of general haulage loads do not. What is difficult to grasp here, how about I re address this as “if you can possibly do it, then place your ratchets on the nearside”. Is that better for the nutters who cannot differentiate between common sense and plain stupid?
UKT you do come out with some claptrap!!!
I load sawn timber in France, 8 straps. I put all the ratchets on the nearside here in France, then when I disembark in Portsmouth, before doing customs, I have to find a quiet spot within the the port area, open the curtains and change all the straps so that they are on the “UK” nearside ■■? Give me a break !!!
pierrot 14:
UKT you do come out with some claptrap!!!
I load sawn timber in France, 8 straps. I put all the ratchets on the nearside here in France, then when I disembark in Portsmouth, before doing customs, I have to find a quiet spot within the the port area, open the curtains and change all the straps so that they are on the “UK” nearside ■■? Give me a break !!!
Once again another thick get,
Depends what type of goods are reffered to as general haulage 
Another useless thread from Dozy’s understudy
My truck only has one locker…and it’s on the nearside.