New Horse Hauler

[Pullstart 70,779]

No lack of tie downs!

 

I need to finish the PVC trim.  Then clean it up inside!

[lynnmor 8,920]

19 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

No lack of tie downs!

 

I need to finish the PVC trim.  Then clean it up inside!

Wouldn't a single track down the middle be sufficient?

[Pullstart 70,779]

11 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

Wouldn't a single track down the middle be sufficient?

It depends what is being hauled, I suppose.  I want versatility and no guessing when I tie down, which is why I’m usually very confident in what I’m hauling.

[Pullstart 70,779]

I found a spare at the local Tractor Supply, and cleaned out the hauler.  Job complete, until I decide on a winch and any counter or storage compartments up front!

[ebinmaine 79,741]

1 hour ago, lynnmor said:

Wouldn't a single track down the middle be sufficient?

 

Forgive me if I missed something here...

 

If there's a single track down the middle,  what ties two rows of tractors in place?

[lynnmor 8,920]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Forgive me if I missed something here...

 

If there's a single track down the middle,  what ties two rows of tractors in place?

Simply alternate the tie downs going down the center strip.  The side strips stay in place.  Yes, the extra strip would be stronger but I doubt it would ever be needed.

[ebinmaine 79,741]

4 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

Simply alternate the tie downs going down the center strip.  The side strips stay in place.  Yes, the extra strip would be stronger but I doubt it would ever be needed.

 

That might be fine on smooth roads. Up here a single row of tie downs is a guarantee of shuffling cargo.  

For an enclosed trailer that would mean damage to the cargo and/or trailer. 

 

A fast stop for an ignorant driver?

I'd much rather have multiple rows.  

 

 

I'm used to open flatbeds both at work and home. Every piece of cargo gets a minimum two straps and multiple directions of tension are preferable.  

 

 

 

[lynnmor 8,920]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

That might be fine on smooth roads. Up here a single row of tie downs is a guarantee of shuffling cargo.  

For an enclosed trailer that would mean damage to the cargo and/or trailer. 

 

A fast stop for an ignorant driver?

I'd much rather have multiple rows.  

 

 

I'm used to open flatbeds both at work and home. Every piece of cargo gets a minimum two straps and multiple directions of tension are preferable.  

 

 

 

I think we are not communicating, my suggestion was to use three rows instead of four.  The center row would share.  

[ebinmaine 79,741]

4 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

I think we are not communicating, my suggestion was to use three rows instead of four.  The center row would share.  

 

Gotcha.  

[lynnmor 8,920]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

 

Gotcha.  

My experience with metal on the floor is that it ain’t fun when wet.  And yes, I also experienced Maines famous frost heaves.

[ebinmaine 79,741]

1 minute ago, lynnmor said:

My experience with metal on the floor is that it ain’t fun when wet.

 

 

1 minute ago, lynnmor said:

 

 And yes, I also experienced Maines famous frost heaves.

 

We have em year 'round. 

[lynnmor 8,920]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

 

We have em year 'round. 

I guess you spend all summer smashing them back down only to have them pop back up at the first sign of frost.

[ebinmaine 79,741]

27 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

I guess you spend all summer smashing them back down only to have them pop back up at the first sign of frost.

 

That's accurate 

[Pullstart 70,779]

I’ve never heard someone complain for having too many tie downs.  This will allow most all my tractors to have a tie down over either or all tires, or front to back or crossed.  I like it