Has anyone ever fitted stronger strap hooks to truck body

[OJCar]

Indeed if you put a load holding ratchet strap or chain on a rope hook and DVSA (formerly VOSA) pull you, it'll be £100 fine per instance.

@Pete. or @8ob Could you show a picture/linky of what sort of thing DVSA will accept a load holding ratchet strap / chain on please ?
(You know what you're doing but searching the World Wide Wensleydale for the correct item to fix straps to is rapidly getting a bit ... )

 

[Justme]

drop sides have a habit of pulling in when you strap down and with drop down sides you dont get much pull down when your strapping down

best to have eyes within the drop down sides for better strapping down of items

Your supposed to strap under the sides not over.

 

[gaz1]

Your supposed to strap under the sides not over.

i know that but id rather warn them of the damage they will do and also warn them there not strapped down properly either

but its not what the op asked so advised on that

 

[Pete.]

@Pete. or @8ob Could you show a picture/linky of what sort of thing DVSA will accept a load holding ratchet strap / chain on please ?
(You know what you're doing but searching the World Wide Wensleydale for the correct item to fix straps to is rapidly getting a bit ... )

It's all here mate:

Securing loads on HGVs and goods vehicles - 4. Ways to secure a load in an HGV or goods vehicle - Guidance - GOV.UK

Equipment and methods you can use to secure a load in a goods vehicle and how to use it safely.

www.gov.uk

 

[dan.taylor.1]

Is a trailer behind a car classed as a goods vehicle?

 

[OJCar]

It's all here mate:

Securing loads on HGVs and goods vehicles - 4. Ways to secure a load in an HGV or goods vehicle - Guidance - GOV.UK

Equipment and methods you can use to secure a load in a goods vehicle and how to use it safely.

www.gov.uk

Thank You!

Now I know what they look like.

 

[Erie Fred]

I don't like configuring them like that ^^^^ I like to double back.
WHEN (not if) the strap loosens a bit, it doesn't fall off.
The hook stays on, and the strap
can still restrain the load (even if it moves a bit)

 

[Pete.]

Thank You!

Now I know what they look like.

On smaller trailers they usually have fixed or hinged closed loop anchor points, often round or triangle that lay flat when not in use. The safest bet is to look at what you're securing to and ask if it will bend. Sheet hooks are only secured one end with the other end free, so they can bend quite readily under load.