The journey begins - purchased a truck.

Blair I'm trying....let me keep looking.

 

Da Vinci Catapult

You could probably build one of these out of some dunnage, a strap, and a winch. Just make sure it doesn't throw the hook end.

 

Had a shipper in Arkansas that would throw 50 footers over a 14’ tank.
He would put some slack in the coiled strap, stand with back to load swing it a little the let it fly.
I never learned the trick.

 

Trick is to use a dry van no strap throwing.

 

This is how Maverick wanted us to throw them, it acts as a "catapult" and takes a lot less effort. I always tossed them like a hook shot starting down by my waist because I ruined my elbow playing ball.

 

Guy would be so much better off to fully-wrap the hook end around the rub rail. That’ll ensure the hook can never come off the rail, no matter if slack develops or how rough the road.

 

I made the decision 45+ years ago to be a real trucker, not a door slammer.

 

Yeah me too!

But to simplify the game I customized my flatbed and installed walls and doors. Even has a nifty E-track system for securement! It’s great!

But on a serious note, my vote is for that catapult/dunnage contraption for the 50 footers, Blair.

 

Might be time to retire and come to the door slammer side. Ha Ha