Can I use rachet tie down to strap a box to my catwalk while bobtailing?

Yes, but reg's require 2 - 2" ratchet straps X'd across front and back and don't forget the Vee-boards !

just kidding ! but yah, if you own the truck, why not ? just make double darn sure it's secure.

 

No trailer, Put a whatever you want in the deck. It's Your truck. Use Mud Flaps tho.

 

If it's not your truck I wouldn't do it. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, but you'd be surprised how your perspective changes when you're the one paying $700/month for insurance on that truck. There's a reason why we don't haul much of anything for under $500, it's a liability. Park your truck at Menard's, they have rental pickups for $19.95 + mileage or something like that. Or Uhaul, Penske, etc...

not to mention at 6 ft. wide it's prolly gonna hit your tires depending on how long it is.

 

If it fits: I don't see why there'd be a problem. I've strapped things to my catwalk before.. for added storage basically. I don't think any company would care either unless it damages their equipment.

 

Daisy-chain the excess strap. You can easily get it down to four feet or less. You can then just secure the excess with some tape to hold it in place. I posted a video to help in case you aren't familiar with daisy chaining. Good luck.

 

Legally wouldn't it be considered a flatbed load therefore require a headboard on the truck?...talking pure legality, not common sense which says it would be fine.

 

Put it up for bid on Uship. *ducks*