{"id":4712,"date":"2020-11-02T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T08:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=4712"},"modified":"2020-11-08T23:12:52","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T23:12:52","slug":"how-do-you-safely-carry-items-in-a-light-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/how-do-you-safely-carry-items-in-a-light-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you safely carry items in a light trailer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three main types of trailers: flat deck, cage and box. A flat deck either doesn&#8217;t have sides or has short sides (typically less than 500mm). A cage trailer is similar to a flat deck but has cage sides often up to 2 metres. A box trailer is fully enclosed. Each trailer has its own advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flat deck trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without sides, they are useful for larger vehicles such as racing cars. With sides, they are good for smaller vehicles such as ride-on lawnmowers, quad bikes, etc, plus general items such as building materials, sand, gravel and garden waste (with a tarpaulin or net).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/net-over-light-trailer-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Cover loose items in a flat deck trailer with a net to stop them flying off<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cage trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cage trailers are useful for mixed loads that might include some looser items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cage-trailer-with-miscellaneous-items-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Throw your things in a cage trailer, but make sure any loose items that could fly out are restrained with a tarp, net or straps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are more aerodynamic than box trailers when empty. Where items don&#8217;t need weather protection, they can be slightly more convenient than box trailers as you can load them from the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/two-trailers-with-canvas-covers-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Canvas covers over cage trailers stop items being damaged from weather exposure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Box trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Box trailers provide the best weather protection and security. The walls tend not to be very strong, so heavy loose items must be restrained effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/small-box-trailer-with-chocked-wheel-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of common items and how to carry them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use chains for vehicles such as excavators and skid steers and attach them to the designated anchor points. Attachments for these, such as buckets, should be restrained separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/loader-on-small-flat-deck-trailer-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Chains should be attached to the designated load anchor points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use ratchet straps for wheeled vehicles such as cars, light utility vehicles, quad bikes and ride-on mowers. Use designated anchor points or run the straps over the wheels (if they can be tightened appropriately) or over the suspension components. Don&#8217;t trap hoses and brake lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/LUV-on-trailer.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Straps should be attached to the designated load anchor points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood and logs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Logs can be transported in a flat deck trailer with sides or in a cage trailer. They should be covered with a tarpaulin to avoid bark and smaller wood chips being blown off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poles should be bound together and strapped down using ratchet straps. Containing them within a cage trailer or a flat deck with a headboard is the best option. Tie them in groups of 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filleted timber can be choked and strapped down. If it&#8217;s in packets and shrinkwrapped, use ratchet straps, but be careful not to damage the edges. Use edge protection to spread the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/timber-on-trailer-rack-2-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Note that the strap is wrapped around the timber (choked) to help prevent individual timber items from sliding forwards or backwards <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden waste and plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cage trailer is good for garden waste. Tie or strap it down and cover it with a tarpaulin to stop leaves and loose twigs blowing off in transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It transporting plants, a box trailer is the best option. If transporting them in a cage or flat deck trailer, lay them down, pot end forwards and cover them with a wet blanket to protect them from the sun and wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large flat objects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-in-flat-deck-trailer-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mattresses and large sheets of wood need to be secured with at least two straps. Wood may need to have dunnage underneath or on top to increase the tie-down angle so that it doesn&#8217;t slip out of the straps. You can strap lengthways as well as across the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crates and boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These should ideally be transported in a box trailer. Boxes will be crushable and therefore difficult to strap down effectively without corner boards to protect the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crates can be put on a flat deck trailer. Use straps to secure them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller tools, brushes, rakes, ladders and the like should be carried in custom compartments or tied down to the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ladders-on-trailer-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>These ladders should ideally be strapped down, not just secured with bungee cords. Bungee cords do not provide much load restraint and in a collision, these ladders could easily fly off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objects with difficult shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Custom racks are the best option for objects that are difficult to pack or restrain. These include things like bikes, kayaks and large amounts of pipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hose-in-rack-on-trailer-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Large coils of hose are best transported in a custom rack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/kayaks-on-trailer-cropped.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Multiple kayaks can be loaded to a trailer in a custom rack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are three main types of trailers: flat deck, cage and box. 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