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Hook Strap to Rub Rail

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by farmerjohn64, Jun 10, 2020.

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  1. Jun 10, 2020 #1
    farmerjohn64

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    Hi,

    Is it wrong to hook your straps onto the rub rail when securing a load? I’m completely new to load securement and have been with my trainer for two days; we’re hauling sheet rock sand or something like that and I noticed a lot, if not all, of his straps are hooked to the rub rail; if I recall correctly about 4 days ago during Western Express’s short 3 day load securement course it was said you’re supposed to use the stake pocket which is why I’m a little confused, but could easily be wrong about this/could be a few exceptions maybe.

    Best regards, John
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2020 #2
    JonJon78

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    No hooking them to the rub rail is how most folks do it. Not the stake pocket.
     
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    Tug Toy

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    My guess is the strap won’t fit in the stake pocket.
     
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    skellr

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    I would only do it if the rub-rail had a WLL. Check the frame for a tag with various WLL's listed on it. It's usually up front near the landing gear somewhere.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2020 #5
    jamespmack

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    I dont like it, but have had to do it. It all depends if trailer was made for it.

    I go down round spool and over the the far side of a stake pocket back to rail. I only do it were I welded splash guards on.

    Dont be to critical of my drawing.

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    Never cut one, but some may wanna put felt or rubber under pocket.

    Simple hook straight to the rail dont cut it.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2020 #6
    farmerjohn64

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    Oh haha dang you can tell I’m definitely green if that’s the case
     
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    farmerjohn64

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    Don’t worry if I drew that with my finger you wouldn’t know what the heck you’re looking at
     
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    jamespmack

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    Well there ain't nothing wrong with being new and asking questions. Your doing it the right way. I commend you. Some of us will help all we can.

    But that @Tug Toy can be kinda a jerk!
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2020 #9
    farmerjohn64

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    That’s why I asked, was told rub rails don’t have a WLL, but maybe forgot the part you’re referring to
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2020 #10
    JonJon78

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    Westerns safety director is doing a securement demonstration in this video hooking to the rub rail.
     
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