Re: Trailering -- the basics

Posted by Bama Red on August 30, 2001 at 07:37:10 from (206.166.230.5):

In Reply to: Trailering -- the basics posted by Darryl on August 29, 2001 at 12:11:49:

I'm Safety Director for a large public utility in Alabama and we haul a lot of backhoes, tractors, etc. There has been a lot of good advice in the other posts, so let me just addd my 2 cents:
1. Always use chains, make sure they and the binders are rated for the load your are carrying.
2. Use the ratchet binders (also called screw binders), not the over center binders - they're much safer.
3. Layout your chains in an "X" pattern - LF tire chained to right rear of trailer, RF tire to left rear of trailer, etc.
4. Back onto the trailer - gives you better adjustability of your load.
5. Make sure your trailer is on firm, level ground before attempting to load. Just because the ground will support the trailer, doesn't mean it will support the tractor and trailer. Having one side of the trailer sink into the ground can ruin your whole day if your tractor (and you) fall off as you'reloading.
6. If you have any doubts about conditions, brakes or your ability to do the job - DON'T DO IT!
A little long, but I hope it helps.

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