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Everything you ACTUALLY need for hauling RGN

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by EdwinTheGreat218, Aug 16, 2017.

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  1. Aug 16, 2017 #11
    EdwinTheGreat218

    EdwinTheGreat218 Bobtail Member

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    Ohhhhhhh..... yeah, I mentioned having mine in the original post, and it does have a chinstrap. Never heard it called a brain bucket but I guess that makes sense now so that's a ✅
     
    EdwinTheGreat218, Aug 16, 2017
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  3. Aug 16, 2017 #12
    Jumbo

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    A broom. Don't be one of those nimrods who clean 6" of snow off your trailer by just getting on the highway and blinding everyone behind you.
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2017 #13
    EdwinTheGreat218

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    I'll have to grab a 8' stepladder. Will v-boards be different from the corner protectors I get, aluminum vs plastic? How small, tie downs? Like unrated 2" 3-4' straps for little things or like zip ties? Truck rope is just for loose ends or does it have a dedicated value for securement? Flags, lamps & clamps✅ and any specific gauge or type of wire and for what purpose?
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2017 #14
    EdwinTheGreat218

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    Will do, with vans I had an excuse "can't get up there" but I guess I'll have to keep the broom I used to sweep the trailer with. Thanks driver
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2017 #15
    street beater

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    Balling wire, tie up stuff that needs tying up... v boards are different than edge protecters. Someone will post pics..
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2017 #16
    Jumbo

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    2" straps have a rating. Even those little motorcycle straps are rated.
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2017 #17
    MACK E-6

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    I liked keeping shackles handy when I did lowboy work. You never know when one might prove useful.
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2017 #18
    Short Fuse EOD

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    WD 40, duct tape, zip ties, snips, good work gloves, vest, hammer n nails, hand saw, padding, n don't rush securement.
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2017 #19
    cnsper

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    Blocks, bungees, exhaust covers, extra flags and oversized signs. Honestly, I can't even think of everything. I just know when something is missing. Jumper cables for those dead machines, wd40 for starting those said machines.
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2017 #20
    Razororange

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    That time when things go missing are the worst. I've got a few things in the truck that have very limited use and honestly just take up space 99% of the time. It seems the only time I need those things are when I loaned them to another driver for a couple days.
     
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