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seen that what a mess!!
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seen that what a mess!!
Wasn't there a thread about a guy who had 2 sleds in a trailer.? He had only taken the time to tie down the "new" sled. He got in an accident and the trailer rolled...the untied sled was thrown out into the snow..unharmed and the one strapped in was a twisted mess inside the trailer?? 
Wasn't there a thread about a guy who had 2 sleds in a trailer.? He had only taken the time to tie down the "new" sled. He got in an accident and the trailer rolled...the untied sled was thrown out into the snow..unharmed and the one strapped in was a twisted mess inside the trailer??
um tud, what if that sled had been thrown out onto the road in front of you and your family with no chance of reaction, seems to me that is a serious hazard to others on the road, insurance can git ya a new sled, but serious bodily damage or death could be the result of a sled being thrown out in the way of moving traffic.................
Explain why not, other than you are too lazy.
To me, it is a stupid question. Takes 30 seconds to put the bar across the front and tighten. There is not a good reason to NOT do it.
Too big of a hurry to check your oil each time also.
Bet you don't forget to make sure your beer is packed!!!!
To me, it is a stupid question. Takes 30 seconds to put the bar across the front and tighten. There is not a good reason to NOT do it.
Too big of a hurry to check your oil each time also.
Bet you don't forget to make sure your beer is packed!!!!
A flying sled in an accident, becomes a projectile.
Just like many people think their infants are safe in the mother's arms in a vehicle.... Untrue.
If that sled has some inertia, you will see it blast through the shell of the enclosed like tinfoil.. If it hits an oncoming car, there could be some serious carnage.
Crazier things have happened. you read it on the news everyday. I think that everyone who thinks it does not need tying, has never been in a real emergency situation.
A question, can your insurance provider reject a claim or coverage if your load is not secured? I know some seat belt infractions can effect your claim, or coverage...
My sled was on an open trailer going up a logging road, some guy t-boned the truck box, going 50k and the hitch twisted off and pierced his bumper. The sled popped off of the trailer, wrecked both trailing arms, and still ripped the tiedown in the back. It would have gone through the cab of the oncoming truck for sure if it wasn't tied down.
Just like many people think their infants are safe in the mother's arms in a vehicle.... Untrue.
If that sled has some inertia, you will see it blast through the shell of the enclosed like tinfoil.. If it hits an oncoming car, there could be some serious carnage.
Crazier things have happened. you read it on the news everyday. I think that everyone who thinks it does not need tying, has never been in a real emergency situation.
A question, can your insurance provider reject a claim or coverage if your load is not secured? I know some seat belt infractions can effect your claim, or coverage...
My sled was on an open trailer going up a logging road, some guy t-boned the truck box, going 50k and the hitch twisted off and pierced his bumper. The sled popped off of the trailer, wrecked both trailing arms, and still ripped the tiedown in the back. It would have gone through the cab of the oncoming truck for sure if it wasn't tied down.
I was in an accident with my 4 place enclosed one. A buddy of mine who was playing junior hockey in Brandon got released and picked up by Tri-Cities while they were on their East Division swing. We drove to Brandon to haul his stuff home for himbecause he was getting on the bus to head back with them. Anyway, he drove a Renault LeCar, and it fits perfect in the 4 place. I tied it down with the straps I normally used to tie the sleds down. On the way home, 10 miles west of Brandon on the Trans-Canada, some dumbazz 16yr old girl driving daddy's Cadillac decided to make a right hand turn out of the left hand lane and we t-boned her at approx. 45mph. (Hard on the brakes and got slowed down to there) After the dust settled and no one was hurt too bad, I checked out the contents of the trailer and the car shifted forward and the rear straps were fiddle string tight, but the car never hit anything inside the trailer. I can't imagine what would have happened if the car wasn't tied down...
I strap the skis down and the back fo the sleds still move around a bit, but at least they don't slide forward. WIthout tieing them down, they move all over the place. Maybe 'cause it'sa single axle trailer, rides rougher than a tandem.
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Ok, this has gotta crack you up...got this comment with neg rep.
Holy chit, you can't be THAT stupid. Quick, take your nameless self out..your wasting oxygen. How embarrassing to be you...lmao
I don't tie my sleds down on my truck deck either. That way I can just hit the brakes, bounce the sled off the hood and ride away. Much easier!!!!! lol!!!I guess the biggest questions here is why would you not tie your sleds down???? There are no negatives to this.
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I have a tiedown on each of the A-arms and one over the track in back... sucker doesn't move in the bed of my truck.
And +1 for semis.... i used to do cylinder inspection/delivery (Medical oxygen, industrial gases) and there were times we had a few bottles of tungsten hexafluoride (Breathe it once, you die) just rolling around in the back after falling off the rack they were on
And +1 for semis.... i used to do cylinder inspection/delivery (Medical oxygen, industrial gases) and there were times we had a few bottles of tungsten hexafluoride (Breathe it once, you die) just rolling around in the back after falling off the rack they were on
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I have a tiedown on each of the A-arms and one over the track in back... sucker doesn't move in the bed of my truck.
And +1 for semis.... i used to do cylinder inspection/delivery (Medical oxygen, industrial gases) and there were times we had a few bottles of tungsten hexafluoride (Breathe it once, you die) just rolling around in the back after falling off the rack they were on
That sounds like fun!
That would be Idaho Slim.
In my dad's trailer, we ALWAYS tie down in the enclosed. I had seeing scratches on the hood of the back sled when it slides under the bumper of the sled infront of it.
I am pushing for him to get SuperClamps though. At least front clamps.
Hate that.
In my dad's trailer, we ALWAYS tie down in the enclosed. I had seeing scratches on the hood of the back sled when it slides under the bumper of the sled infront of it.
I am pushing for him to get SuperClamps though. At least front clamps.
Hate that.
Thats like say you dont wear your seat belt because you once heard of a guy getting hurt badly because of the seat belt in an accident!!!!
Wasn't there a thread about a guy who had 2 sleds in a trailer.? He had only taken the time to tie down the "new" sled. He got in an accident and the trailer rolled...the untied sled was thrown out into the snow..unharmed and the one strapped in was a twisted mess inside the trailer??
Too lazy to tie, too lazy to ride
Man how lame is " I'm too lazy to tie them down?" Not to start a tons of crap here but if you are that low on energy you might wanna look into another sport. hahaha j/k guys.
We always tie down front and back. I paid too much for the trailer (both of them) and the sleds (and so did my buddies.. ok shane didn't really spend much but we don't want that boat anchor hurting the good sleds... ) to just toss them in and take a chance. Kinda like not bothering to make sure you have what may save your life (or your friend's life) in your pack before you leave the truck. JMO
"safe" Hauler
BTW it is VERY illegal to haul HAZMAT on the road and not be in compliance with DOT regs... I'm in the business of fixing these "little problems" and they will cost you freedom and ALOT of money. Better to get it right.
Man how lame is " I'm too lazy to tie them down?" Not to start a tons of crap here but if you are that low on energy you might wanna look into another sport. hahaha j/k guys.
We always tie down front and back. I paid too much for the trailer (both of them) and the sleds (and so did my buddies.. ok shane didn't really spend much but we don't want that boat anchor hurting the good sleds... ) to just toss them in and take a chance. Kinda like not bothering to make sure you have what may save your life (or your friend's life) in your pack before you leave the truck. JMO
"safe" Hauler
BTW it is VERY illegal to haul HAZMAT on the road and not be in compliance with DOT regs... I'm in the business of fixing these "little problems" and they will cost you freedom and ALOT of money. Better to get it right.
That would be Idaho Slim.
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Originally Posted by boondocker3
Im pretty sure there was a thread from a guy who just picked up his new Doo and the trailer unhitched somehow and the sled was thrown around the inside of the trailer. It was completely scrrewed with no chance of fixing.. Probably a better idea to tie 'em down and be safe then sorry as corny as it sounds.
Man, its silly how the "story telling chain" can twist the actual facts.......
boondocker, if you had read my thread on my wreck you would find the opposite of what you posted.
- It was a new XP with zero miles
- The XP was strapped down front and rear
- The trailer did come off the hitch at 70 mph and rolled
- The trailer was totaled
Slim, don't you know how rumors work?
If you haven't heard a good one by 10am, start one.....
If you haven't heard a good one by 10am, start one.....
tie it down
our two place open came off the truck and rolled down an embankment, sideways, did a complete flip and landed back on the wheels, because the sleds were tied down to the trailer they never touched the ground and were unharmed, trailer had minor damage to the sides, if they would not have been tied down the sleds probably would have sustained some major damage.
our two place open came off the truck and rolled down an embankment, sideways, did a complete flip and landed back on the wheels, because the sleds were tied down to the trailer they never touched the ground and were unharmed, trailer had minor damage to the sides, if they would not have been tied down the sleds probably would have sustained some major damage.
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Yeah, that was an interesting company anyways. None of us had a CDL let alone a hazmat endorsement... rented a 24ft moving van for one day a week and did our delivery.
Company was only in business about 3 years, went through some investor issues. Many people involved in the company are *still* going through lawsuits with this guy, even 6 years later.
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