Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[4570Man]

I saw a guy towing a boat a few days ago. He had the three factory straps plus about 5 two inch ratchet straps across the boat. It was only a small boat.

 

[Jim Shooz]

Geez Chris, , how do you tie down sand?

One grain at a time. :thumbsup:

 

[4570Man]

He learned the method by watching the railroads. Bruce <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/trailers-transportation/439478-share-pics-people-hauling-towing-gravelstraps-jpg"/>

I have seen this picture before. The conclusion was it was possible the straps were there as a safety precaution to keep the side dump doors from falling open.

 

[dragoneggs]

I have seen this picture before. The conclusion was it was possible the straps were there as a safety precaution to keep the side dump doors from falling open.

Yep... secondary means of retention. This is getting to be more and more of a requirement should a system fail due to corrosion, fatigue, etc.

 

[sklunk]

Enough said!

Chris

He's tying the sand down so that the pile doesn't slide. That keeps the JoBox in place (which does NOT appear to be tied down!)

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Last night a Tarp started to blow off of a semi in front of me. rubber cords flying all over the road. I slowed way down and the truck soon pulled over before it was all gone. imagine a tarp flying back and covering your windshield.

 

[Haoleguy]

Yesterday a small dump truck was towing a flatbed in the center of town with a Kubota 121 excavator squarely in the middle with no straps, chains, or weightlifters holding it down. Dumpass for sure !

 

[oliver1555]

This just happened today on Highway 59 in Gillette Wyoming, where I-90 crosses. The boom on the trackhoe was not secured and hit the bridge. Initial damage estimate exceeds $1,000,000. If you click on the picture, it will expand. I'm not sure how to make it bigger.

 

[Mace Canute]

So close but no cigar!

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[Soundguy]

This just happened today on Highway 59 in Gillette Wyoming, where I-90 crosses. The boom on the trackhoe was not secured and hit the bridge. Initial damage estimate exceeds $1,000,000. If you click on the picture, it will expand. I'm not sure how to make it bigger.
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the pic is unclear on the issue.

was it merely just too tall of a load, or was the boom lifted and free floating or 'bouncing'?

if it was just too tall when loaded, then secured or not meant nothing to it striking the bridge.