depending on number of axles and the spread of the axles(distance from center to center) you can over load a hgv trailer and have no steering or bad tail wag
depending on number of axles and the spread of the axles(distance from center to center) you can over load a hgv trailer and have no steering or bad tail wag
TD5power
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True but what my point was that its a lot easier to incorrectly load a trailer like this than a arctic trailer
Is that one of them freezer lorries
like this
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TD5power
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Is that one of them freezer lorries
Don't be stupid! It's one of those lorrys driven by polar bears
V8jon
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I secure it on the rear to stop it moving forward when braking and the same at the front to stop it falling off the back,I also put it in gear and handbrake on. The end of the day you can't have too many straps on,just remember to keep checking them to make sure they haven't gone slack every so often.
They handle totally different to an artic but you'll soon get the feel of it,just be more aware when going downhill as that's when they start to get a bit tail happy if your going a little to fast
They handle totally different to an artic but you'll soon get the feel of it,just be more aware when going downhill as that's when they start to get a bit tail happy if your going a little to fast
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timtheenchanteruk
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not enough nose weight causes tail wagging/snaking, not too much.
too light on the ball, and a rear heavier trailer, causes the pendulum effect, the correct weight on the ball (8% or the max the hitch will take) keeps more traction in the rear of the towcar, and the weight between the trailer and vehicle axles.
too light on the ball, and a rear heavier trailer, causes the pendulum effect, the correct weight on the ball (8% or the max the hitch will take) keeps more traction in the rear of the towcar, and the weight between the trailer and vehicle axles.
ratty
I'm not special I'm limited edition
4 ratchet straps used in conjunction with the small wheel straps as per Beneagles piccy is the textbook method used by the breakdown services. This method prevents forward, backward and sideways movement.
I'd rather tow a nose heavy trailer over a tail heavy trailer any day of the week.
I'd rather tow a nose heavy trailer over a tail heavy trailer any day of the week.
200tdi ayre
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Exactly my method
fergusontom
Active Member
1 strap per wheel is the way to go and if you have time to get yourself some of the short strap link things for the wheels makes it a really easy job. Just gives you that piece of mind and i think if for any reason your pulled over by plod they will prefer it like that.
Strap to wheels and axles and not your body like bumpers as the body moves on the suspension where as wheels and axles are fixed in place.
Strap to wheels and axles and not your body like bumpers as the body moves on the suspension where as wheels and axles are fixed in place.
oldskool
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Like this
If im seeing that pic correctly thats an accidnt waiting to happen, those straps won't stop the wheels from turning.
nrgserv
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cross of straps in line with axle line of rotation so yes.Like this
If im seeing that pic correctly thats an accidnt waiting to happen, those straps won't stop the wheels from turning.
had this with the fancy bridle things you slide onto ratchet straps, not being long enough.
prefereed method specially for longer loads is to strap the rear axle forward and the front axle rearward. both sides if going distance.
200tdi ayre
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Like this
If im seeing that pic correctly thats an accidnt waiting to happen, those straps won't stop the wheels from turning.
Well you must not be seeing it correctly then because there is absolutely no way they are moving each wheel is pulled forward and back and down I've never had a problem with anything moving and I've done lots of loads like this
nrgserv
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