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There's a big push up here in Godzown for the fine mesh nets with inbuilt straps to be used, obviously on lighter loads.
I was looking at a tow truck with a BMW X5 on the back yesterday and he had ratchet straps around all four wheels.

Originally Posted by pop058

I think it is "over centre" type dogs that are frowned upon. Ratchet style dogs are still used around here..

Not illegal but banned from many mines and other namby pamby sites, despite them being the most effective and economical solution in many cases.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

There's a big push up here in Godzown for the fine mesh nets with inbuilt straps to be used, obviously on lighter loads.
I was looking at a tow truck with a BMW X5 on the back yesterday and he had ratchet straps around all four wheels.

Probably an RACQ job, it's their requirement for all contractors and employees.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

There's a big push up here in Godzown for the fine mesh nets with inbuilt straps to be used, obviously on lighter loads.
I was looking at a tow truck with a BMW X5 on the back yesterday and he had ratchet straps around all four wheels.

Its pretty well standard practise now for the ratchet strap tie downs for securing cars. You can certainly get some pressure on them , should see the tyres deform.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I was looking at a tow truck with a BMW X5 on the back yesterday and he had ratchet straps around all four wheels.

RACV only put ratchet straps on the front wheels in my part of the world.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Not illegal but banned from many mines and other namby pamby sites, despite them being the most effective and economical solution in many cases.

After multiple incorrectly secured loads by “Namby Pamby” truck drivers they went with a system that can’t be easily left too loose

Originally Posted by 4runnernomore

so if chains and dogs are no longer recommended or allowed what are the big rigs using to secure very heavy loads or difficult restraint loads that cut through load straps .

As mentioned, it's just over centre dogs that are being phased out and are banned on a lot of sites now. Ratchet style chain dogs are available which is what is used exclusively at work now.

The rules , agree or not.

Official rules for securing loads on trucks - Bing