Tarps and Chains

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  1. Lindsey Leveston

    Lindsey Leveston Bobtail Member

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    What size and how many tarps and Chains do I need for a 40ft gooseneck trailer?? I will be hauling general freight.
     
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  3. mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    Depends on length and weight. I'm not a pro in that department, but 10 4" straps should handle most of it, length of strap determined by how high the load is. 5/16 chains if it's not big heavy stuff
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    i can think of one load, that's about 35 feet long. and requires 18 straps.

    but that gooseneck trailer probably won't be hauling that much weight. i try to pack no less then 15 straps. a gooseneck probably won't use that many, but spares are always good to have should one start tearing on a load.

    2 inch straps with ratchets are good to have also, for spares, or if you have areas on the trailer where no winches for 4 inch straps are available. like is a common problem on stepdeck trailers
     
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  5. Al. Roper

    Al. Roper Road Train Member

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    I pulled a 40' gooseneck for a coupla years. I carried 2 20x27 tarps, 2 16x16 tarps, about 16 2" hand ratchets(30'), 10 5/16" G70 chains, 6 flip binders and 4 ratchet binders. Plus carry a good bit of carpet and packing blankets for padding.
     
  6. DougA

    DougA Road Train Member

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    This many,and get 3/8 chains.
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  7. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    I set of lumber tarps will cover anything.
    10 chains 20' long
    10 binders
    25 straps
    200 bungee cords
    10 4x4x8's
    50 edge protectors

    If your a hot shot you probably don't need 1/2 that stuff due to your weight restriction. The above list would be for someone capable of carrying 48,000 pounds.
     
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