Pullstart 70,801 #76 Posted Thursday at 06:45 PM No lack of tie downs! I need to finish the PVC trim. Then clean it up inside! 1 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,921 #77 Posted Thursday at 07:07 PM 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,801 #78 Posted Thursday at 07:19 PM 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,801 #79 Posted Thursday at 08:57 PM 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! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #80 Posted Thursday at 09:05 PM 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,921 #81 Posted Thursday at 11:39 PM 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #82 Posted Thursday at 11:48 PM 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,921 #83 Posted Thursday at 11:54 PM 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #84 Posted Thursday at 11:58 PM 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,921 #85 Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #86 Posted yesterday at 12:04 AM 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,921 #87 Posted yesterday at 12:07 AM 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #88 Posted yesterday at 12:35 AM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,801 #89 Posted yesterday at 02:00 AM 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 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,801 #90 Posted 1 hour ago Already working hard! I did a second story water heater install yesterday, and we are heading to a car show today! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,746 #91 Posted 1 hour ago 28 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Already working hard! Some unsolicited advice on weight distribution for anyone reading this. Here in all of the northeast that I've seen the roads are crowned to a high center. Over the years I've gotten in the habit of being sure the driver's side of a truck or trailer is the heavy side. This compensates for the crown by keeping the high side a hair lower instead of multiplying the issue by putting the already lower side heavier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
