Hello All,

got a real rookie question for you. I have to hall a queen size box spring 300 miles. It will fit width ways but not lenght ways in the screw. How should I strap it in? Tailgate closed with box spring resting on it or tailgate open (is this even safe?)

Thanks

 

I hauled a queen box and mattress last summer. Closed gate with the mattress/box sprg on the gate. For extra security I used a ratchet strap, hooked one end to the passenger side bed hook, went over the pasenger corner of the mattress, at half of the width I wrapped around both mattress and box sprg so the strap was under the box sprg (had to lift both mattress/box sprg up to get the strap under), hooked to the driver's side bed hook and tightened it up.

 

This is where a bed extender is helpful. I have hauled several items that were too long for the SCrew's bed, but fit nicely with the tailgate down and using the extender (including mattresses).

 

I just did this and handled it exactly as Lardman did. No problems.

 

the cleats on the flareside bed would come in handy here as well

 

My 8' bed had no problem, but with your screw just put it inside. just kidding