How to Secure Loads Inside an Enclosed Trailer
Knowing how to secure loads inside an enclosed trailer is important so that your belongings arrive at the final destination undamaged and ready to use. There are many ways to secure loads, but there is only one way that will ensure that everything on the trailer is unable to move around and knock against other objects in the trailer. If you need to secure loads for transport, follow these steps and your loads will arrive in the same condition that they were in when you loaded them up on the trailer.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Load your first item on the trailer. Heavier items should be loaded first. Throw a blanket wrap around the item and secure it with rope.
-
2
Move the item to the desired spot on the trailer. This will be in the back of the trailer either in the left or right corner.
-
-
3
Look at the wall of the trailer and you will see boards on the walls with holes every few feet. This is where you will tie the tie-down straps or attach the bungee cord. Place the tie around the item and tie or attach to the wall board on each side of the item.
-
4
Place the next item in the next corner and cover. Use a tie strap or a bungee cord to secure this item.
-
5
Place the next item in between the two corner items. Cover the item and secure to the wallboard with a tie or bungee cord. Try to make the items fit together tightly instead of loose-fitting.
-
6
Continue placing items on the trailer and securing the wall items. The remaining middle items should fit snug so that there is no room for movement.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Make sure that you use blanket covers on items that could scratch easily.
Remove any glass shelves and wrap individually if possible.
References
- Photo Credit sxc
More Like This
Comments
-
thetrailerguy
Nov 09, 2009
If you own your own trailer and are looking to tie to the walls or floor. There are many types of aftermarket acessories that can be purchased. Most commonly known is a track system called E-Track. It bolts through the wood panel walls or floor into the structure. Not just the wood, make sure you take the time to locate each vertical upright and you can use self tapping hex head screws to secure it. Also make sure your screws aren't too long as they will go through the outside skin easily. Most walls are 1.5" to 2.0" thick. You can then purchase clips for the track and put your tie downs where ever you need them.If your trying to secure to the floor the same track can be used but I recomend using bolts and nuts to secure to the crossmembers under the floor. Works great for tying down motorcycles.
