If you dont know knots - tie lots

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Yep, I do the same and know my knots as well. A quick check and adjustment can save a world of pain. Pity those that don’t know how to tie a knob will be the ones not checking them...

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So it was you that posted knob tying on the S&M site?????
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Originally Posted by CraigE

So it was you that posted knob tying on the S&M site?????
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Shhhhhh!

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Originally Posted by Eevo

i think NSW requires a net for a load to be legal? not sure if thats in SA too

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Depends on the load, but yes a net is required in most states now for loose loads like rubbish bags etc.

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Originally Posted by CraigE

Depends on the load, but yes a net is required in most states now for loose loads like rubbish bags etc.

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Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

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Originally Posted by johntins

Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

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Only in States like Qld and NSW from what I’ve seen. Vic Coppers seem to be ok with most attempts to cover a load.

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Originally Posted by johntins

Apparently, according to a post on here a while back, the net needs to have mesh that the copper can't get his hand through for loose stuff.

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Well that eliminates most nets on the market then.

Manual of seamanship is still my knot bible[biggrin] You can often find one at second hand book shops.

Seen more than a few well knotted disasters. The knots were ok the crap rope was not suitable for a dog lead is often the issue. Loads of the ropes sold at bunnings are complete rubbish.

I once worked for a builder in Sydney. Another labourer loaded and tied down a load of scaffolding onto the tipper. He used ropes and a double truckers knot to secure it. Worked so well that when the tipper bed and the chassis separated the load was still intact. Pity about the old Daihatsu.

I got in the habit of using a cargo net from the boat...

Rods etc in the boat are considered an unsecured load.... unless the net is on.

I always have an insurance policy. Typically long straps and the tail tied off around the load also (Plus extra straps...im anal about loads and can honestly say I drove the Tele track and Cape York and if any of the roof load moved a cm (rod holder, spare fuel, big instant up travel tent, recovery tracks etc) I didn't notice. Cheers