Advice on strapping a load?

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Does it need another strap ?

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With loads like that, if in doubt, drop an empty pallet on top and strap that down to it to ensure maximum spread of pressure to hold it properly.

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Don’t be stupid, just double over the slack and use another ratchet. Rookie question…

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Obviously needs a strap behind and front to stop forward/backward movement.

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It’ll need looking at though, if he really cranked down on that ratchet he could get another couple of clicks on it so it needs sorting. I heard somewhere that there is a £10 fine for every extra click the VOSA bods can get on each ratchet used…

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its doing quite well really, doesnt look to have moved much since the last time it was posted :wink:

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I was told by my DCPC trainer that if a DVSA official can get his hand between the strap and the load it is an automatic £8 million fine.

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chaversdad:
its doing quite well really, doesnt look to have moved much since the last time it was posted :wink:

We know it’s an old picture but just go with it. :wink:

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bald bloke:

chaversdad:
its doing quite well really, doesnt look to have moved much since the last time it was posted :wink:

We know it’s an old picture but just go with it. :wink:

It may be an old photo but maybe us young ens ain’t seen it yet :grimacing: :grimacing:

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Watch it, someone had already strapped it down to tight and is damaging the load…lmao :grimacing:

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It’s the second time that sand castle
ain’t made it.

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Nice :slight_smile:

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I would have used chains on a load like that myself. Also side marker boards, flashing lights an abnormal load ■■■■■■ and have a drivers mate with me. Oh and also an ADR kit.

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As I pointed out the last time it was shown Vosa will insist on one strap per grain of sand or its an insecure load

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I would attach the hooks to the trailer chassis for a load like that.

BTW it was a staircase before the speed bumps.

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Call me a dinosaur if you like, but the old ways are often the best. That would be better off roped using double dollies!

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Watch out, you’ve got a twist in that strap!

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If in doubt use an extra strap… :smiley: :open_mouth:

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I would be more worried of losing the load to the wind :smiley:

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donkey-dog:
I would be more worried of losing the load to the wind :smiley:

Don’t be daft mate, that strap is more than enough to make sure that load won’t move :grimacing: