Load Securement / Rubrails

I’ve done both, wrap around the pocket or spool, and rehook to chain link or wrap around pocket and hook on pocket end(like a u). Both are legal. Usually when I hook back to link, you can use that style for 1/2 links to adjust if the binder is to loose or tight to snap(secure).

 

Yes it is legal.

 

Here are both styles

 

The trailer is always the weakest link compared to the chain. Most times there’s a sticker on the trailer showing what it’s good for. When it doubt go with 6000 lbs.

 

A guy told me years ago, a cop in Commiefornia gave him a hard time, about attaching straps to the rub rail. The cop said they need to be behind the rail, and attached to the underside of the deck.

 

Be very careful when running chain around rub rail spools. It is legal yes BUT not all trailer manufacturers weld the spools all the way around and you can pop them out fairly easily... The last company i was with guys would cinch down on 1 spool with a coil and just about every spool was popped out because of that... Its better to secure to a stake pocket and a spool together. Or 2 spools if thats the only option.

 

Done that too… depends the condition on the pockets or spool.

 

Translation: CommieCop has his preferences but is not familiar with 393.100.