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Why are most flatbed tie down points rated so low?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Jesse45, Dec 17, 2015.

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  1. Dec 17, 2015 #1
    Jesse45

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    Looking at buying a drop deck trailer and the ones I have seen have the stake pockets or pipe chain spools rated at 5,000 or 5,400 lbs. Most people I have seen on a flatbed use 3/8 chain rated for 6600 lb. why do they make the trailer anchor point the weak link? Are there any options for stronger tiedowns?
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2015 #2
    Rooster1291979

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    Use 2 spools.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2015 #3
    TripleSix

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    Heavier duty trailers will have much stronger tiedown points, but thats also a much heavier trailer too.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2015 #4
    Jesse45

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    and 2 chains - or does that count with one chain wrapped around them? as far apart as they are you really would only be pulling on one no?
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2015 #5
    Jesse45

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    I am not planning on hauling nothing crazy heavy but it just seems like a weird rating halfway between a 5/16 and 3/8 chain

    if your trailer has 5000 pound points might as well use 5/16 chain and lose 300 lb per point but save the weight of handling the bigger chain
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2015 #6
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Use 5/16" G70 chain. Less expensive and easier to handle. Unless you've got the more expensive trailer with the heavier rated tie downs, it's pointless to use the 3/8" chain.
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2015 #7
    Mattflat362

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    I have been meaning to start a thread like this. I am hauling fairly light stuff but I would like to know what experienced guys think of my flatbed straight truck set up. I bought it used and it is nothing like the flat I ran as a company driver.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2015 #8
    mpd240

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  11. Dec 17, 2015 #9
    cnsper

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    Because, despite you seeing most people using 3/8" chain, most flatbed drivers only every use 5/16" chains.
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2015 #10
    Junkyarddog5958

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    We used 5/16 g70 chain. I was buying 2 25 footers for $75 delivered I think. It's been awhile.
     
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