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Straps outside rub rails

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nuge31, Oct 27, 2017.

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  1. Oct 27, 2017 #1
    Nuge31

    Nuge31 Light Load Member

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    I have a 96" wide trailer and was hauling 98" wide parts the other day, in order to get around them, I had to run my straps outside my rub rails?? Is there any issue with that? As long as I am under 102" it doesn't matter, right? Thanks guys
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2017 #2
    street beater

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    Go to the tips and tricks thread in the flatbed section. Lots of good info.

    Short answer, its leagal, long answer but they prefer inside when possible...
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2017 #3
    Nuge31

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    Thank you
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2017 #4
    Truckermania

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    It is legal but the scale house might measure your trailer when you go through one.
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2017 #5
    street beater

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    Thats a good point. If your over the rail, its gonna get attention...
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2017 #6
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    Hey that's a good idea, if I'm just a little bit over on my 102" trailer and don't feel like getting a permit I could always just tell them I've got a 96" trailer!
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2017 #7
    street beater

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    Never met a dot man that didnt carry a tape measure....


    Luck with that driver...
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2017 #8
    bigguns

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    They might have a tape but it also requires some brain power to know how to use it.
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2017 #9
    Lepton1

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    And you have to drop the donut.
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2017 #10
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    And when there's only one of them they can't hold both ends of said tape measure!
     
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