HMMWV secured to trailer

[1993]

I've got a 14' deck on my 10k lb GVWR Pequea skid steer trailer(same frame as the 14k lb GVWR model but lighter axles). the HMMWV is 15'.
Looks like I'll have to load backwards to fit with the ramps up...
Any suggestions on how best to chain it to this trailer?

I'll have five 10' chains and four ratchet binders.
getting it secured against just side to side movement should be as easy as on any trailer,
but what about keeping it from moving forward?

I'm thinking about criss crossing the chains underneath...
any good attachment points on the bottom of an HMMWV?

width wise the tires will probably stick out to the rub rails on this trailer.
I'm making new removable 12 gauge fenders for the trailer so that loading is possible...

 

[m16ty]

I've never hauled a HMMWV but I do know a bit about securing loads.

It's best to cross the chains if you can. If you can't for some reason, make sure you have the front chains pulling one direction, and the back pulling the other to keep it from moving front to back.

Looks like with the short trailer you may not be able to pull the chains away from the vehicle (front pulling forward and back pulling toward the back). You may have to pull back toward the vehicle, if that makes any sense. Doing it this way is still ok but can be harder to secure due to the vehicle chassis being in the way and not much room underneath to operate the binders.

As I said, I haven't ever hauled a HMMWV but it's better if you can attach the chains below the axle springs. That way the springs won't be bouncing against the chains as you go down the road. On a deuce or a 5-ton, this isn't as big of a problem because the springs are so stiff but it will be much better on lighter vehicles such as a HMMWV. This isn't a must but is better if you can.

 

[1993]

I've never hauled a HMMWV but I do know a bit about securing loads.

As I said, I haven't ever hauled a HMMWV but it's better if you can attach the chains below the axle springs. That way the springs won't be bouncing against the chains as you go down the road.

Yup, that's what I've been thinking.
But maybe I should get some slings so that the chains don't rub through the protective frame coating.
I'd like to prevent rust any way possible.

a Quick search came up with these:
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Lifting-Slings/Eye-Eye-Polyester-Round

http://www.cargoequipmentcorp.com/Twist-Eye-Sling-p/ee2-902-t4.htm

Seems like they are designated for lifting, I wonder if the DOT would have a problem with them?
any thoughts?

 

[m16ty]

Personally, I'm not a big fan of synthetic straps. Sometimes they are needed to prevent damage but you have to be really careful about abrasion.

The lifting sligs you linked to will be fine as far as the DOT is concerned but how are you going to attach them?

Go by your local fire dept and ask for some old fire hose. That stuff works great for "softeners" to keep chain from damaging paint and equipment. Most FDs have some of it lying around that they can't use anymore.

 

[1993]

Go by your local fire dept and ask for some old fire hose. That stuff works great for "softeners" to keep chain from damaging paint and equipment. Most FDs have some of it lying around that they can't use anymore.

Great idea!
I actually have about 20' of 10" diameter fire hose in my workshop. was going to use it to make bladders for a wood and fiberglass laminating press I was designing.
It's been collecting dust for a few years but I knew it would eventually be useful for something!

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

I supervise the loading of just about anything on military and commercial aircraft...one of which is rolling stock. HMMWV's are secured wIth MB1's or MB2's with 2 front and 2 aft, crossed....the front and rear bumper shackles are used. An mb1 has a 10k rating per..an MB2 has 20k rating....just depends on what hmmwv is being loaded, load planners figure in fore,aft, lateral G forces on top of the Vehicle weight, these weight values are determined during the JI "joint inspection" process by finding the FAW and RAW as well as CG.
You won't have the G forces experienced on an aircraft...well, not unless you slam on the brakes right?
so your restraints are Key to a secure load...and check often.

 

[Mogman]

I supervise the loading of just about anything on military and commercial aircraft...one of which is rolling stock. HMMWV's are secured wIth MB1's or MB2's with 2 front and 2 aft, crossed....the front and rear bumper shackles are used. An mb1 has a 10k rating per..an MB2 has 20k rating....just depends on what hmmwv is being loaded, load planners figure in fore,aft, lateral G forces on top of the Vehicle weight, these weight values are determined during the JI "joint inspection" process by finding the FAW and RAW as well as CG.
You won't have the G forces experienced on an aircraft...well, not unless you slam on the brakes right?
so your restraints are Key to a secure load...and check often.

The old Warhorse correct, there is too high a chance of damaging the suspension system or pulling things out of alignment IMHO,
My challenge is the entire front bumper including the shackles are missing on my M998 that I FINALLY get to go pick up Monday morning..

 

[TOBASH]

Who says threads don’t come back from the dead?

5 years. Not a record but wow!

The rear wheels have those stupid hollow things in the axles. They are used for securing the vehicles while being transported on trains IIRC.

Never a bad idea to secure all 4 wheels against rolling fore and aft with 2 straps each. if you can’t secure the wheel, then the axle. Depends on rim construction.

Never a bad idea securing the frame from rolling fore and aft with at least two straps. Never a bad idea to place and secure at least 1 set of wheel chocks fore and aft.