I usally just carry a couple of old tyre to sit the pad foot rollers on,as well it's good for smooth drums as well stops Steele on Steele effect.or as old mate said in the comments a couple of pieces of half inch rubber mats.
Hey brother I am trying to start in the flat bed business. I have a reefer now. I'd like to buy a flat bed. What do you recommend me to get? Is the step deck really a lot better than regular flat bed trailers? Of so,Please tell me why,I want to learn and whatever you can tell me helps. Thank you in advance, God bless you brother.
+Daniel Walling my trailer is not rated to support half inch..only rated for 5,000 at all tie down points..and I only have 5/16 inch chains..3/8 would help with less being used but it doesn't take long at all..I throw them on pretty fast and on my way
Randee, It looks like those are all direct hook ups to the roller. If so, wouldn't the WLL of your 5/16 chain be reduced by half (2,350 lb WLL)? 8 X 2,350 = 18,800 of Securement for a 42,000 load? I probably misunderstood what all your Securement was or, I hope I did. Like your videos, keep them coming.
Also not knocking your securement methods just going to recite the law. When carrying an articulated vehicle that is Not locked with a pin you shall treat each section as a separate piece of equipment.
+Tommy Lund it didn't..crappy place used 1 big forklift and on other side a little ass sky track..barely lifted enough for me to drive out from under before they dropped it on my trailer
Over worked yourself...1 chain on each corner plus 1 chain on each side..that 6 chains...I hauled many of these for a well knoe equipment rental company and you wY over did it..
I really enjoy the videos you put out keep doing what you're doing love it❤
Great job driver, stay safe and be blessed!
+Gary Buster thanks
I like that ramp setup you got
Great job on securement.
Professional...Chain-Down !
Good video, good load, as usual. Be safe
+Ghost Flier thanks
nice load bro
what's up man great video
+Dustin Willis thanks
Always put wood 👍.PS great chain job .
I usally just carry a couple of old tyre to sit the pad foot rollers on,as well it's good for smooth drums as well stops Steele on Steele effect.or as old mate said in the comments a couple of pieces of half inch rubber mats.
Ok thanks for info
Lol wow over kill on that 42 thousand thats light
How do you know where to put it on your trailer for weight distribution? And you are a chain master.
U learn where to place things after having trailer fir awhile so weight distribution is good
Hey brother I am trying to start in the flat bed business.
I have a reefer now.
I'd like to buy a flat bed.
What do you recommend me to get?
Is the step deck really a lot better than regular flat bed trailers?
Of so,Please tell me why,I want to learn and whatever you can tell me helps.
Thank you in advance, God bless you brother.
what's up randee ru coming to the truck show in Louisville ky
Sorry man can’t make that ima try n be at Dallas this yr
How much time do you consume using that many chains and binders? Is there a reason you don't just throw 5 1/2 inch chains on it and roll like that?
+Daniel Walling my trailer is not rated to support half inch..only rated for 5,000 at all tie down points..and I only have 5/16 inch chains..3/8 would help with less being used but it doesn't take long at all..I throw them on pretty fast and on my way
Randee Lewis do you have any intentions to move to a low boy or more heavy duty flatbed to haul bigger and heavier stuff?
+Daniel Walling yes I do..if I could tomorrow I would..but yeah I'm definitely looking to get into bigger heavier things
Randee Lewis last question bro lol where in Texas are you located? I haul construction equipment in the DFW area.
Daniel Walling I stay In DFW
Randee, It looks like those are all direct hook ups to the roller. If so, wouldn't the WLL of your 5/16 chain be reduced by half (2,350 lb WLL)? 8 X 2,350 = 18,800 of Securement for a 42,000 load? I probably misunderstood what all your Securement was or, I hope I did. Like your videos, keep them coming.
Also not knocking your securement methods just going to recite the law. When carrying an articulated vehicle that is Not locked with a pin you shall treat each section as a separate piece of equipment.
+Jay Latham ok thanks..next time I guess I'll move 2 sets of chains to middle where it pivots instead of 4 outside
+Fat Chance yeah I realized at delivery I should have just taken the ones n middle to the trailer and it would gave be more then enough
Thanks to all you guys for the education. I'm learning as I watch and read. Getting ready to go step
+The W glad to help
Invest in 1/2 inch chains and boomers Bro way easier
Hopefully the unload goes better and faster for you
+Tommy Lund it didn't..crappy place used 1 big forklift and on other side a little ass sky track..barely lifted enough for me to drive out from under before they dropped it on my trailer
Randee Lewis how bad was the damage to your flatbed part of your step dock? At else your done with the load..but bad planing from the unloaders
+Tommy Lund no damage
Do you have a way for me to contact you and ask some questions?
+Christian Anderson Messenger is best way
Randee Lewis what is your name on messenger? I can't find you
+Christian Anderson Randee Lewis
out of service. Is the hydraulic articulic.
They prolly embossed ur bed.
Over worked yourself...1 chain on each corner plus 1 chain on each side..that 6 chains...I hauled many of these for a well knoe equipment rental company and you wY over did it..
I dont think the D O T is going to ticket him for a couple extra chains and some extra peace of mind.