How to tie down a patrol on a trailer

[nzmal]

Thanks for the thread Mechlou, I've got to go and bring back a dead Isuzu bighorn next week and I wouldn't have considered a lot ofthe points made, good luck with your tow.

[The Tank]

Jump on to the LTSA website and have a gawk at the truck loading code, it's all there.

[Finly Owner]

If you can use 1 ratchet strap per wheeldo so. Either from the deck up in front of the wheel, over the wheel and back down to the deck, behid the wheel. OR, from the side tie rail, around behind the wheel, across the front of the wheel, looping around the strap and going across in front of the wheel again eo anchor off to the tie rail. As you ratchet up, the looped strap will pull into the tyre, and create a tight wheel clamp strap.

Shipping tie points can also be used for tie down points during transport. BUT, use all four to be safe.

Never rely on a winch cable as a securing device!

Ratchet straps or chains and load binders should be used.

Always remember to park vehicle in gear and hand brake on.

If you have a late model car, OR an old car with central locking fitted, remove your keys from the ignition, otherwise when you get to oyher end, motion sensors may have locked your doors with the key in the ignition.


By the way, I used to be a damn goog Towie who never had a vehicle move or damaged whilst on my truck, nor, did I ever get done for improper securing/insecure loads by the authorities during roadside/weighbridge checks.

Tim

[Oversize]

Thanks for the thread Mechlou, I've got to go and bring back a dead Isuzu bighorn next week and I wouldn't have considered a lot ofthe points made, good luck with your tow.

Yes, I learned heaps too. I ended up taking a friend who had all the gear and a head full of experience. My Patrol is home at last.

[Oversize]

If you can use 1 ratchet strap per wheeldo so. Either from the deck up in front of the wheel, over the wheel and back down to the deck, behid the wheel. OR, from the side tie rail, around behind the wheel, across the front of the wheel, looping around the strap and going across in front of the wheel again eo anchor off to the tie rail. As you ratchet up, the looped strap will pull into the tyre, and create a tight wheel clamp strap.

Shipping tie points can also be used for tie down points during transport. BUT, use all four to be safe.

Never rely on a winch cable as a securing device!

Ratchet straps or chains and load binders should be used.

Always remember to park vehicle in gear and hand brake on.

If you have a late model car, OR an old car with central locking fitted, remove your keys from the ignition, otherwise when you get to oyher end, motion sensors may have locked your doors with the key in the ignition.


By the way, I used to be a damn goog Towie who never had a vehicle move or damaged whilst on my truck, nor, did I ever get done for improper securing/insecure loads by the authorities during roadside/weighbridge checks.

Tim

Thanks Tim, did all you said and she is home sweet home. Getting her off was a little awkward - and a little needs to be added about safety procedures on the final unload too.
Regards, Louise

[Oversize]

Jump on to the LTSA website and have a gawk at the truck loading code, it's all there.

Can you give us the link, I have no idea what LTSA is.