Thursday, June 24, 2010

How to carry oversized cargo?

"There was a need to carry oversized cargo to the country by car. How to do it? What are the features, requirements and options for the implementation of such a problem? "- A letter came to our office.

With the need to carry oversized or extra load at least once in my life encountered any driver. Each solves the problem in its own. About how best to carry oversized cargo safely by car, today we will tell.
On the roof

If it is to carry something very big, say, a refrigerator or a sofa, then the simplest solution is to place cargo on the roof of the car. Especially if the car is set on the roof rack. It would be easy - put and went. However, there are nuances. First we need to take into account the mass of the load. The roof of most vehicles not designed to load more than 50-70 kg. But even if the cargo weight is less than the permissible limit, to rejoice too early. At each mound and potholes load jumps, due to which the load on the roof are much higher. With frequent trips to the load can lead roof rack, leaving the door will be less close. In severe cases, may crack windshields. So, bringing their own ancient chest weighing hundredweight, maybe it will save on rent "Gazelles," You give but then saved by repairing the body.

Particular attention should be given to the manner of attaching the goods. The easiest solution at first glance - to tie a rope - not the right thing. During the ride because of the shaking nodes diminished. It threatens the fact that the goods will fall from the machine in motion. Therefore it is best to strengthen the special cargo elastic bundles with hooks at the ends, or special tapes with a winch to tension. If all this is not, of course, you can use and rope.

Long light items (curtains, slats) safer fix tape, because of the ropes, they can easily slip.

Worse than those who do not have luggage. In this case, the goods will have to place directly on the roof and tie complicated knots through the cabin. Under the cargo must lay it gently but firmly cloth to avoid scratching the paint on the roof, and we had to go slowly and cautiously, because the roof can elementary bend.

But it's best to hire a specially trained for this car.
In the trunk

The bags of cement - the most common cargo. Several bags weigh two to three quintals. How do they carry? Most modern cars designed for the load no more than half a ton. Therefore, one must consider the requirements of paragraph 23.2 of the SDA RK, which reads: "The mass of transported cargo and passengers, the load distribution along the axes must not exceed the amount set by the manufacturer for that vehicle."

Accordingly, when loading the luggage is desirable to remember about this concept, as weight distribution on axes. In other words, if the bulk of the cargo would be in the trunk of the empty cabin, the load will fall on the rear wheels, but this is a very negative impact on drivability, because back of the car gets very large momentum on the turns. Furthermore, a large load will be and the elements of the rear suspension. Therefore it is best not to place in the trunk of a weight of more than 100 kg. A very heavy objects try to put as close as possible to the salon.
Inside

When loading the salon try all the things most difficult to put down closer to the middle of the body (on the floor behind the front seats). This would lower the center of gravity of the car, increase its stability and maintain normal handling. Do not load the salon to the ceiling. First, it should not obscure the rear window, because the deteriorating review with the driver's seat, even in the presence of two side mirrors. Secondly, what is important, when a sudden stop lying above the cargo can hurt to hit on the head.
Alternatives

One of the best solutions to the transportation of oversized or heavy loads is to use the trailer. It easily holds far more than in the trunk, interior and roof of any car. But if you need to carry something very big, it is best to hire a truck. Moreover, there are goods which can not be transported in a car.
Limits

Many saw the picture: the machine goes on the roof is a sheet of plywood, and the driver and passenger to hold him with his hands. So do not. First, air flow, or squeeze the plywood at the speed of the windshield, or put on end and break. Secondly, there is a prohibition in the SDA in paragraph 23.4, under which the goods can be transported if:
- Corresponds to the category and type of vehicle;
- Restricts the driver to look;
- Is not difficult to manage and does not violate the stability of a vehicle;
- Does not cover the external lights and studs, registration and identification marks, and does not prevent the perception of signals from the hand;
- Does not create noise, dusts, dirt road and the environment.

If the condition and location of the goods do not meet these requirements, the driver must remove these violations of the rules of carriage, and if removal is impossible - to stop further movement.

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