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When chocking, use wheel chocks of the appropriate
size and material to securely hold the vehicle. Don’t
use lumber, cinder blocks, rocks, or other make-shift
items to chock. Make it easy to find and use the correct
chocking equipment; store chocks inside the trailer or
tow vehicle. Keep chocks available at places where you
typically load and unload.
Use extra caution when loading from the ramp. If
the trailer rolls away, you and the equipment you are
loading can fall with severe injuries or death. Never load
equipment from the ramp into the trailer until you ensure
that the wheels are properly chocked. Ensure that the
trailer floor is in good condition and that it can support
the weight of the equipment you are loading.
Blocking stabilizes loaded cargo to prevent shifting and
trailer overturns. If the load shifts while in motion, the
sudden shift in position and center of gravity may cause
towing instability possibly causing the trailer to overturn.
Securely block all cargo, not just wheeled equipment and
round or oddly shaped items. Block items separately
and on all four sides using wood blocks thick enough to
prevent cargo movement. Use tie downs and D-rings/
carabiners strong enough to secure the load. Avoid
using other cargo as a block.
Cargo Placement and Restraint
Cargo that is likely to roll (vehicles, tool chests, barrels,
etc.) should be restrained by chocks, clocks, wedges,
a cradle or other equivalent means to prevent rolling.
Whatever you use to prevent rolling should not be able
to be accidentally unfastened or loosened while the
trailer is in motion.
Proper Use of Tiedowns
Avoid using tiedowns and securing devices with knots.
Be sure to attach and secure each tiedown so that it can’t
come loose, unfastened, opened or released while the
trailer is in motion. Also, use edge protection whenever
a tiedown could be damaged or cut at the point where it
touches an article of cargo.
Tiedown Minimum Working Load Limit
The working load limit of a tiedown, associated connector,
or attachment mechanism is the lowest working load
limit of any of its components (including any tensioner
device), or the working load limit of the anchor points
to which it is attached, whichever is less. When you
choose tiedown hardware, choose items that are strong
enough to hold the load you are securing. The load
limit of each tiedown used should be at least one-half
the working load limit of each tiedown that goes from
an anchor point on the trailer to an attachment point on
an article of cargo. Check the tiedown manufacturer’s
specifications to determine working load limits.
Note
TIEDOWN HARDWARE IS NOT
SUPPLIED WITH YOUR TRAILER.
Minimum Number Of Tiedowns
When an article of cargo is not blocked or positioned to
prevent movement in the forward direction, the number
of tiedowns needed depends on the length and weight
of the articles. In all cases, use enough tiedowns to
secure the cargo from moving in any direction. Heavy
tool chests or cabinets may require tiedowns around the
bottom, middle and top to secure them. Be sure to lock
or secure drawers in these chests or cabinets so they
can’t open while traveling. Keep handle bars, mirrors,
etc. away from the trailer interior walls. The walls can be
damaged by contact with hard, sharp objects.
WARNING
WHEN THE TRAILER IS UNHOOKED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, LOWER
AND CHECK THE STABILIZING JACKS BEFORE USING THE LOADING
RAMP. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO TIP BACK
AS THE LOAD IS SHIFTED TO THE REAR OF THE CARGO AREA CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH. HITCH
THE TRAILER TO A TOW VEHICLE BEFORE LOADING AND UNLOADING
THE REAR CARGO AREA.
Cargo Loading Procedure
Rear Door/ Loading Ramp Operation
1. Hitch the trailer to a tow vehicle before loading and
unloading the rear cargo area. Select a parking site
where the edge of the rear door/loading ramp will
rest entirely on a flat, level surface, and the corners
of the door will be supported. Avoid soft sand or
mud surfaces. When the trailer is loaded, the added
cargo weight may cause the trailer and/or tow
vehicle to become struck.
2. Level and stabilize the trailer.
3. Unlock the rear door/landing ramp and carefully
lower it to the ground.
4. If equipped with a power bunk, raise both bunks fully.
5. Move things out of the way of your cargo, whether