Now, I have a week or two to buy and install a headache rack and buy all the necessary accoutrements for freight securement. I know that the number and kinds of securement devices will depend on what I’ll be hauling, but right now that is undetermined. I think this trailer has a mini coil package, and with the closer cross members, I expect I can easily haul coils if the need arises. Other than that, I will be hauling whatever pays and will fit on the trailer. Below is a list of items (supplied by a friend) that contains much of what I’ll need to get a good start. I would welcome any suggested additions, deletions or corrections in numbers of each item that any of you experienced step-deckers and flat-bedders may have to offer.
Ratchet Binder (6)
Lever Binder (6)
Straps 4"x30' (15)
Chains 3/8 x 20 G-70 6600 WLL (9)
Chains 3/8 x 25 G-70 6600 WLL (3)
Tarps 16x27 (3)
Smoke tarp (1)
Tarps coils 16x16 4" drop 40lbs (2)
Tarp Strap/bungies 21" 50-
pr box (1)
Tarp Straps/bungies 31" 50-
pr box (1)
Edge protector steel (chains) (24)
Edge protector plastic (straps) (24)
Misc v-boards 1x4 (10)
Misc 4x4 dunage (4)
Wench bar (1)
Lever pipe 1"x4' (1)
Headache rack (1)
I guess colummns aren't possible