on post 320 by hval on the loaded vehicles picture: Anyone knows why there are wood boards under the front axle of the vehicle? (there seem also to be mid vehicle and to the back axle).
Is the weight of the vehicle supported by the wood instead of the suspension? The tyres seem to be 'flat' but maybe they are deflated and not realy support the weight of the vehicle?
The straps seem to be tensioned to push the vehicle 'down' against the wood. Is that the case?
If the above is the case, then all the sophistication and safeguards of the loading system depends on those wood boards. 1-2 less boards and the vehicle weight is supported by the front straps only (straps are only good in tension)
Its JUST a question IF anyone knows, I'm no pilot or loader just curious.
thanks
Last edited by Dimitris; 3rd May 2013 at 18:36.
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