Something I never saw before about 2 years ago, now I see at least one everyday; some flatbedder with a suicide coil and he has two straps crossed in an "X" pattern over top of the coil. Strap runs rear right side to front left side and vice versa on other side.
First of all, this is not a recognized way to secure a coil and doesn't count for any tie-downs.
Secondly, only shotgun loads require a strap over the top.
I shake my head in wonderment (is that a word?) whenever I see this.
All I can think is some brainiac steel hauler came up with the idea and some other drivers saw and started copying and it has spread like a disease.
Usually see this on I-65. And usually ratty looking rigs.
And don't tell me it's to hold the tarp down. They sell rubber thingys called tarp straps for that.
Why X straps on a suicide coil??
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Semi Crazy, Jun 13, 2011.
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I agree, it's completely pointless but I see no shortage of company drivers doing it.
FYI Your not allowed to cross chains on a suicide coil. Funny thing is a strap is required over a shotgun coil but it's pointless since it won't hold crap, especially it's an oiled coil. Makes someone feel safe though.
Most of the guys doing it are strapping over the tarp, not under it so it has no affect on the "tent". -
I know and was trained by that same company.
We were told one strap over a suicide to help keep the trailer from flexing. Of course, it also adds 5000 lbs securement. Up, down, side to side, front back securement. Once I figured that out after having it drilled into my head in Des Moines for two weeks, it was easy to secure anything to a skateboard. -
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I know that. Notice I said "suicide I never cross chains".
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