Straps or chains for haulin?

[RIP_K52007]

Lol mudfit     yeah u needed one more strap to hold the axle under the trailer!

[Bo Duke]

4 chains 4 binders, crossed, attached to that axle, about 45* out, zip tie and wrap the chain around the handles to make sure they dont pop off...... that being said, being a truck driver in the Army i get to deal with a lot of in experienced drivers.... the stuff these guys do is crazy.... like use 4 ratches straps with a load rating under 3000 pounds on an up armored humvee..... But we haul a lot of rolling stock... just today i had to tie down 4 semi's, im getting pretty quick....

[Ranger Dave]

i use the  30.K  straps  on 4 corners,  never  had a  propblem

[hrspwrjunkie355]

what u dont use bungee cords j/k i use chains had a rear strap break once and my s10 decieded to kiss the back of my burban lucky my front end crawled back on to the trailer, i was stuck in the middle of the intersection it could of been way worse

[MidMichiganMudRun]

2 2 inch ratchet straps hooked to axle straps front and rear

[Squirell]

2 2 inch ratchet straps hooked to axle straps front and rear

that is what i do

[72 Bogger]

i used to use straps until my buddie was hauling one of my trucks and the stap broke going around a corner and the truck came off the trailer.now i only use chains and binders when hauling a truck or car.but the freind (dirtydog) still uses staps and hasn't had any problems.but then again some guys are hard headed. lol

[Boggerram87]

Gotta start hauling the rig this year, buying my trailer tommorow, think im gonna go with chains and binders for the k5

[anthony]

2 chains 2 binders     with wire to keep the binder from getting loose

[hot rod heep]

....i live the security of the binders and chain..i also use a pipe to close my binders that way i can get them super retarded tight...

[Boggerram87]

Bought 4 chains and binders to haul the k5 with and it didnt move a inch! I'm happy with that choice!

[fukkinrizzo]

I'm in the trucking business. The rule is if you have a vehicle that rolls (wheels) over 10k you need 1 tie down on each corner. Under 10k you need 1 front and back. straps are fine, but they cannot be cut or be hooked up in a way that they will be cut in an accident or emergency stop.

Chains are nice because you dont have to worry about the cutting. Straps are nice because they are light and easier to use.

make sure you know how to properly use whichever type of tie down you choose.

If your using straps you need to inspect them and make sure they dont have any cuts more than 1/4 of the way across the strap. also make sure whatever you wrap them around on the truck does not have any sharp (this includes square edges).

[fukkinrizzo]

over 10k

Protection against shifting and falling cargo

§393.130 What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?
(a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the transportation of heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery which operate on wheels or tracks, such as front end loaders, bulldozers, tractors, and power shovels and which individually weigh 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) or more. Vehicles, equipment and machinery which is lighter than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) may also be secured in accordance with the provisions of this section, with §393.128, or in accordance with the provisions of §§393.100 through 393.114.

(b) Preparation of equipment being transported. (1) Accessory equipment, such as hydraulic shovels, must be completely lowered and secured to the vehicle.

(b)(2) Articulated vehicles shall be restrained in a manner that prevents articulation while in transit.

(c) Securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels. (1) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, heavy equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels must be restrained against movement in the lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical direction using a minimum of four tiedowns.

(c)(2) Each of the tiedowns must be affixed as close as practicable to the front and rear of the vehicle, or mounting points on the vehicle that have been specifically designed for that purpose.

[fukkinrizzo]

under 10k

Protection against shifting and falling cargo

§393.128 What are the rules for securing automobiles, light trucks and vans?
(a) Applicability. The rules in this section apply to the transportation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans which individually weigh 4,536 kg. (10,000 lb) or less. Vehicles which individually are heavier than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) must be secured in accordance with the provisions of §393.130 of this part.

(b) Securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans.

(b)(1) Automobiles, light trucks, and vans must be restrained at both the front and rear to prevent lateral, forward, rearward, and vertical movement using a minimum of two tiedowns.

(b)(2) Tiedowns that are designed to be affixed to the structure of the automobile, light truck, or van must use the mounting points on those vehicles that have been specifically designed for that purpose.

(b)(3) Tiedowns that are designed to fit over or around the wheels of an automobile, light truck, or van must provide restraint in the lateral, longitudinal and vertical directions.

(b)(4) Edge protectors are not required for synthetic webbing at points where the webbing comes in contact with the tires.

[Hammerlane]

Also in trucking and agree w/ ^^^

we do fall under DOT regulations while transporting..
binders require wire ties to prevent them from coming undone while underway also..
wrapping your extra chain around the binder is a no no..

[blasterguy911]

use 2 2inch straps on back and a chain and binder on front never moves and put wire on binder.

[rangerwheelinmike]

Also in trucking and agree w/ ^^^

we do fall under DOT regulations while transporting..
binders require wire ties to prevent them from coming undone while underway also..
wrapping your extra chain around the binder is a no no..

why is wrapping your extra chain around the binder a no no?

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[Hammerlane]

Also in trucking and agree w/ ^^^

we do fall under DOT regulations while transporting..
binders require wire ties to prevent them from coming undone while underway also..
wrapping your extra chain around the binder is a no no..

why is wrapping your extra chain around the binder a no no?

DOT says that it is not a proper locking method for binders..
they must be secured in such a manner that they cannot pop open..
has to do with load securement regs..

also, with chains.. if you drop your hook down thru a stake pocket and bring it back around to hook on
the top of the pocket .. also a no no, the pressure exerted on the hook and the link that makes the turn are incorrect..
chains are designed for straight pull, steady pressure only.. any side loading of the links/hook are unacceptable.
by DOT definition you must drop the hook down thru the stake pocket and attach it at the bottom edge of the pocket.

Just FYI

[D60KING]

 2 straps & a safety chain in the front & the same in the rear, all ways need a good chain on front & back !! just feels safer !! & never know what might happen ??   

[dsJeep]

the few times I've been able to use my cousins trailer I use chains and his trailer has a 15,000# winch, chain the back, winch it tight and chain the front...