Knowing how to secure a load on a trailer properly is about more than just avoiding a fine; it’s about ensuring a mattress doesn’t end up on someone’s windshield on the Tasman Bridge. Use ratchet straps instead of old ropes; they are rated for specific weights and won’t stretch or loosen in the wind.
Always secure your load to the chassis or dedicated tie down points, never to a flimsy cage mesh that could pull away. If you are hauling loose materials like green waste or gravel, you must use a cargo net or a tarp. In Tasmania, police are strict on “uncovered loads” because of the danger of debris flying out on our high speed rural roads.
