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them rollback guys are a different breed , got nothing but respect for them guys, but their securement methods have much to be desired LOL... usually its just one big hook chain runnning to back anchor point and hooked to winch up front.

 

Usually just leave the winch hooked in front and throw a j hook on the rear, pull the winch tight and ride.

 

To quote the IITR's press release on their exemption.

http://www.patowing.com/files/cushycms_uploads/index_201_896276761.pdf

I have no respect for rollback guys who ignore the publics safety because they are too lazy to put on two straps.

Using the winch is an inherently unsafe and unprofessional way to transport on a rollback.

 

How many guys have seen a rollback lose a vehicle?

 

You have a point. I watched a landoll driver run through the ditch with all 12 tires and not lose his 15k pound capacity forklift. He had 2 3/8” chains on the back and a winch line on the front.

 

Ive seen a few that made me shake my head, but havent seen one lose a vehicle...yet. Most rollback guys are just glorified mechanics that do not care how the vehicle gets back to the yard, long as is doesnt interfere with beer30.

 

They haul cars out of here all the time in dry vans and reefers, usually just throw down some pallets and park on them, with the tranny in drive and the parking brake set, it is pretty hard to get a rubber tired vehicle to move.

 

The tranny in drive isn’t doing anything to stop it from moving.

 

Duh brain fart alert, meant park. lol

 

3/8" WSC is fragile stuff, especially after it has been used.






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