65k, 4 chains, good to go

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by Old Man, May 6, 2019.

  1. ETMF 58 White

    ETMF 58 White Light Load Member

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    D9752578-9E56-43C3-9132-E8D4001D02BE.jpeg I used my outrigger boards and couldn’t get all of my D rings flipped up. So I hooked to the upper flange a few places. What is the rule about doing this?
     
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  3. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    I would just make sure it's hooked right against an outrigger hinge so it doesn't slide on the rail. But I'm more interested in wtf that rear chain is doing.
     
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  4. Landincoldfire

    Landincoldfire Heavy Load Member

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    I don't think I would've put a chain there in back. It can probably take the weight but looks iffy.

    I also use the flange but like has been said. Put the hook next to something to keep it from sliding.
     
  5. Humblepie

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    I wouldn’t have put the back chain there either. If for no other reason than it will chip the paint up on what looks like a new machine.
     
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  6. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    In Wisconsin, it's legal to hook the rail with a binder...
    The back chain is a no go.
    Per our Volvo dealer ,only use the tie down lug. You can run 2 chains thru it on each side.
     
  7. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    I‘m going to take the liberty of a side step here. I’ve got to agree with @johndeere4020 on making the man prove it by the book or shut up and move on. If we stood our ground as we should, we might not get hassled just to be hassled by some idiot cop. Those who actually waste their time adding extra securement to keep the leos off their case, might just find life easier and more profitable.
    This could also be applied to our everyday life. Imo, if they wear “blue” they think their sheet doesn’t stink.
     
  8. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    The binder is fine. Cut your outrigger boards a couple of inches narrower and you won’t have that issue.
     
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  9. shostoppa

    shostoppa Light Load Member

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    65k machine
    He needs six 1/2 chains
    Four to the rear and two to the front.

    good luck on his trip hope he makes it safe

    1/2 chain is rated at 11,300 x 6 chains is 67,800 more then enough
     
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