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===Securing your load=== *Chains and binders may be best, but sometimes can't be used if the paint will be damaged. *Cross the tie-down straps. *Check your straps and chains frequently as you stop, or if you hit a significant bump. *Use high-quality, high-rated straps for securing your load. Where a strap will be rubbing against steel, use a piece of cardboard as a buffer. *Tie-down loops or rails can be used for extra support. Rebar makes a decent tie-down rail, and the ridges on it provide traction for tie-down straps and rope. *Use tire hold-down straps to contain the front wheels of the hauled vehicle. *If at all possible, use "D" rings, floor mounted for extra security. Never "hook" to the deck's lower frame, or rails not intended for securing heavy loads.
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