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Working load limit confused me?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nuge31, Nov 3, 2017.

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  1. Nov 3, 2017 #21
    Nuge31

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  3. Nov 3, 2017 #22
    Nuge31

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    I think I have figured out why I am so screwed up.. on direct the securement gets cut in half, not weight of load..
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2017 #23
    street beater

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    Yup
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2017 #24
    Rooster1291979

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    He's using straps that are rated at 5,600lbs here. 2 indirect, trailer over/through load back to other side of the trailer, give him 11,200lbs of securement which is 50% of the weight. He's also covered for length as you need 2 for the 1st 10'.

    If the load was 10'6" he would need a 3rd strap.

    Personally I would put at least 3 4" straps on a 22000lb load.
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2017 #25
    street beater

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    Id be at a min of 4... but i like over kill rather than get killed... :)
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2017 #26
    Nuge31

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    20k load with direct tie down better have 20k securement,,. Vs indirect I will need 10k securement plus any stairs for length
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2017 #27
    Rooster1291979

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    No. Direct or indirect will need at least 10000lbs of securement. It will just take double the securement devices direct.
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2017 #28
    Nuge31

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    If you woulda seen my first couple loads, every strap on my truck plus a handful from under the cab.. I looked over kill too, but that helps a lot.. more securement for direct clears it up for me..
     
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  11. Nov 3, 2017 #29
    street beater

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    Yup, i just start with length, then add whatever i need to get to at least 75 percent. I'll throw extra straps all day long...
     
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  12. Nov 3, 2017 #30
    street beater

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    Thats what he ment. Direct on 20k takes 20k worth of wll to get to 50 of load weight
     
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