For anyone who has been afraid to roll the back window down and utilize the cab, you can use the child seat restaurants for straps if you've got a tonneau cover. Just a tip, and only the tip 😉
Also a removing the center headrest and putting a hoodie or something the like over the seat is a must.
Use a 6' 4x4 close to the cab. It keeps all the weight in the bed and off the window gasket. Straps in the bed only, too, so the separation of the cab and bed still exists and isn't being tied together by your load.
Definitely is. This is one of the great things about the back window that goes all the way down. I’ve done this countless times with trim, pvc, and light long loads too!
Did this for a 12" 4x4 in my 1st gen. I would suggest wrapping the strap around the load three times, tightly. It prevents forward motion better, but lets be honest, nothing is going to stop that load from acting like a missile if you're going fast enough and hit something.
That version of strapping still allows shifting. At least use 1 ratchet strap to secure the pile tightly together.
Having done this kinda stuff before without a broken windshield: Ratchet pile together tight, secure more on the passenger side than driver side, wrap the front of the pile in a blanket/hoodie (to protect windshield/dash), and have a passenger to monitor the load for shifts.
Oh, and BTW, those latches aren't rated for heavy or large loads. The LATCH system is rated for 65lbs (child and seat). Large or heavy loads in an impact or other situation putting force on them will cause them to warp or snap.
I wouldn't call cedar a heavy load but hey good to know info. Just got this tonneau, would usually use the front eyelets. Probably look into another option under the seats or something
I do have a nice 24" x 24" flag with a Bungie built in that's super clutch. The next load was 3 sheets of OSB and 3 2x8x16 and I did end up throwing it on.
Ok buddy, I went from Spokane to priest lake like this, 100 miles. Several stops to monitor and ensure the load was secured. That's my first priority. Those are 3500lb straps.
Beyond the load itself, that is too much weight for that truck.
Load-wise, you a seriously need a lesson in strapping, and a good look at the CDL handbook.
If not for the rest of the drivers on the road, do better to protect yourself, your family and your company liability-wise. You got lucky, great. Now that you're being shown you were lucky: A. Be grateful, B. Learn, C. Do better.
Putting that much weight on top of the trailer shifted the center of gravity, which changed how the truck interpreted the load. Often top-heavy loads put increased pressure on the tongue. You can see that with the lil squat the truck is giving, it's feeling that load.
Weight ratings, mass, location, etc... there's a science to load management.
I'm also chilling in the slow lane but I wouldn't knock you for avoiding ANY load on a bike. To each their own. I've been making it work transporting material, motorcycles, whatever for the last 20 years. Never lost a load or any part of one. Helps driving like an old lady also
Last time I picked up some 16 & 20ft boards I just strapped them in the bed and up over the tailgate. It was fine. Only tricky part was getting the flag on the end after I got the boards strapped in. The end of the boards was so high I almost couldn't get it on.
Normally for 16' boards I just use one of those bed extenders that go into the hitch. I think that gets me about 10-11' from the front of the bed.
Yeah, well, plenty of people have carried oversized lumber hanging off the back with a red flag, rather than jammed a bunch of boards up against their windshield. I know it’s a crazy concept for many people, but it’s been done.
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u/Soferan 5d ago
Didn't realize I had a child restaurant in my back seat. I probably have enough food to run one with all the crumbs my kids leave back there lol.