Improve integrity of your Truckers Hitch when using plastic rope. Best Practice.
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- Improving the integrity of the truckers hitch so it doesn't collapse when using platic rope or lots of tension. This is the best way I have found how to tie a trucker or truckies hitch. Using a fixed loop using a slip knot, alpine butterfly or overhand loop, means feeding the tail through to tie and untie the knot.
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My Dad drove interstate all his life. Old school trucker. He tried teaching me a million times 😂 He passed away a couple of years ago now and I never did get the knot. Im 42 now and I’m glad I found your channel so I can go out and get it right finally. Thanks mate 👍🏻
Cheers mate. I have a few videos on it here.
Thank you. Brings back memories of my Dad telling me I did it all wrong. ❤
Good memories I hope. Thanks for watching.
The full twist definitely was the easiest to follow.
A slower, in depth expose on the other two would help. The full twist also looks the easiest to deploy. Love all of your rope and knot videos. Thanks for sharing..........
Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely do a longer video on the truckers hitch.
I use an alpine butterfly in my truckers hitch. That ain't going anywhere.
Truckie.
For sure, that's the most reliable! You can't go wrong with it!
I've been using method #3 for a long time but I like the other two methods as well. Thanks.
This is the exact video I needed. I’ve been struggling with my tie downs and I always worry that my stuff will fly out but not anymore. I can get stuff loaded and tied down but finishing my tie down left a lot to be desired, I’m definitely going to practice my technique using this saved video. Thanks from America mate!
Awsome, glad I could help.
I learned the original when I worked on a roofing crew in Utah. The boss showed it once and I picked up on it; the other guys couldn't get it and were afraid to ask the boss again, so I showed them. I really like the double twist method best, experimenting with my Paracord. Although I've never seen the original method come undone, I've always worried it would - it didn't "feel" 100% reliable. I came up with the third method myself but felt it had the same problem as the original... I'll have to experiment with the additional underneath loop some more. Great video!
Thanks for the feedback. Let me know how it goes for you.
Excellent truckers knots, I’ve used all three and another i use if the outcome could be in question is i’de take a long bite and apply a half hitch above the 1/2 full or double turn.
well, before i started watching your video's, i'd put a second half twist. now i've got some great other methods to try. really enjoy your vids.
Cheers.
good. tfs
I'm one of those original comments about plastic rope. I've only ever done the full twist with Telstra rope and the like, but appreciate the other two.
Me too really. But you know how it is here. No matter what you do, someone says it's wrong lol
Finally someone who understands why I always use the 3 method..
Good job 🍻
Thanks! 👍
larks head. one half loop, and an opposing half loop the opposite direction. larks head holds all.
I haven't heard of that one. I'll try it out. Thanks for watching.
I don't understand. You're making a lark's head with the bight made from the standing line? What are you securing it around, and what are you putting through the middle of the opposing half loops, then?
Thank u very useful
Welcome 😊
"So I'm gonna show you *three* ways to fix that."
Above and beyond, as always. 🎉
Cheers mate.
That's why I like the Fixed Loop method,... It's more time & work with Long Ropes BUT less friction I think so I feel I can get the rope tighter.
Third way has always worked for me
I always put the extra half twist above the 1st if I think it's going to slip.
Great vids ole mate.
Cheers. Thanks for your support.
Excellent knots. Cheers From Pelion, South Carolina.
Cheers mate. Glad you like them.
With nylon rope, I just made the loop a little bigger and added a half hitch to it.
I like the last 2 methods
Since you asked, my favorite is the full turn. My usual fix is not using plastic rope.
Same here
I prefer the first example but I wish you'd show it working with the plastic rope
Fair call. Time is tight on a one minute short. I'll make a longer content video to demonstrate more effectively. Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks! I would like some more specific explanation on the second method
Sure. I'll see what I can do for you.
I think I got it, I was going the wrong way 😂 (under the pulley, instead of above and THEN under the loop)
@@Gaalification nice work. I'll probably do a couple of videos this weekend. Heading bush.
Yes, I put a second half hitch in works great.
Like all three !!
Awsome
I do the the full twist, just in case and haven't had a failure ...yet.
I learned one new thing. Thanks
I don't think you could go wrong with any of the 3 that you give her. I kind of lean to the 1st "full twist" method. It's quick, simple and it's easy to remember.
That's my go to method
Great video
Thanks. I'm starting to improve. May need to upgrade some gear soon.
U can do a clove hitch to capture the bight
That works too yes.
Cloves loosen, just use a spar 👍
Try a dolly knot, that's wot we use in the UK. Very similar.
I'm not familiar with it. I'll look it up, cheers.
you can make a figure 8 stopper with the loop that goes through the half twist(s) for extra security. that's what i do at least. great content. keep it up.
I'll give it a try. Thanks for the feedback.
Like number 1
Of your choices #3 the clove hitch version is good. The tension locks it up nicely. #2 the rolling hitch version has a nice friction to it. Sometimes I secure the loop through a marline spike hitch.
I use the marlin spike hitch if I have a short working end and for Ridge lines.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@OutdoorAcademyAustralia Have you done a video on the marline spike hitch yet? It is so very versatile.
@@scorpionregent648 I've made it but not published yet. Not quite happy with it. It's coming though. It will probably be long content as too much info for a short.
Ok! ok! I challenge anyone to better this guy, this mofo is the Goat of all hitch knots. 🐐❤
Cheers mate.
It seems to me that the 2d one is easier to untie when needeed.
They all fall apart easily when the tension comes off.
What i do is give myself a longer loop and use that loop to make a half hitch
No feed the longer loop through a half hitch further up the standing part. Same move, just do it twice.
Excellent 👌👍
Thank you.
Like the truckers hitch with slippery marlin spike loop so disappears as soon as disassembled and pulled to tension. Would use two half hitches to secure nylon rope. Edit: Just looked at your other vids and noticed this is your truckers hitch variant. Excellent.
I use the slippery marlin spike hitch if I need a self locking hitch by feeding the working end through the loop twice. I use this half sheep shank when there is too much rope to feed through the loop. Thanks for watching.
That is a great hat.
Akubra Rough Rider. Cheers 🍻
@@OutdoorAcademyAustralia thanks, I'm going to have to check that out.
I almost bought one of their Rivirena hats last year. No one had them in stock . I didn't want to buy it before trying it on.
@@carlsmith8850 stock is low Australia wide. I had to go to Brisbane from Sydney for my Akubra Sombrero.
@@OutdoorAcademyAustralia I'll have to keep looking. They are great looking hats, very practical.
Sorry, didn't follow any of this, how's the rope tied on the bar?
A 1 minute reel is limited. I have other reels on attaching a rope to a bar and the tying of the hitch. Hope this helps. I will also start longer content videos soon with more detail.
Does the second version just turn it into a dolly knot?
It actually does exactly the same as the first as far as I can tell. I'm not familiar with the Dolly knot.
All of them...
The third method is how we tied the truckers hitch in the Seabees.
Awsome. Thanks for your service.
Australia really does do everything different - including trucker hitches.
I've always used the full twist, but #3 looks good too
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you like it.
Will admit I have not seen or used method 1 or 3. Have always used method 2. Never had this method fail also the easiest method I've found to use when at times one needs to add another bite in the rope to create a double pull down.
Thanks for sharing
Third 🇮🇪👌
Thanks for watching.
If anyone got lost with this dude they would be home in time to put a shrimp on the barbie. 💪
I don't get lost lol. Temporarily misplaced perhaps lol.
The double twist was easiest to follow, verses the 2nd n 3rd options
So long as one is of use to you. I'll try and make a longer video soon to explain a little better.
Gotta be able to see / follow what you’re doing for the vid to be worthwhile bud
Write a book!
I am in the process as we speak actually lol. Top 10 Outdoor Knots. A pocket notebook size reference guide with uses for each.
plastic slippery rope I twist 3 times pull rope through to form loop, feed line through and tighten. I know feeding long rope through is a pain, but instead you can just feed a section to form another loop run remaining rope over another hitch or ropes come back and go through loop and pull and tie off. This is useful to add sideways tension as well.
First one
I've always used number three.
I use the third method. It's simple, easy and secure.
Awsome. Thanks for watching.
I always use the second.. the others are just as good. ✊
I start with a GE knot at one anchor. Pull the line over the load and under the other anchor. Then, make 3 twists up by the load for my pulley. Pull the line tight and pinch the bite. Then secure with a half- hitch, and then another half- hitch around that one. "She ain't going anywhere. "😊
I just use rachet straps. Saves a looot of hassle!
So do I if I have them. It's good to practice knots for when you don't.
You're on the wrong channel, kid.
I just do 2 half twists
That'll do it.
Full twist and additional turn on on the tension part for self locking.
Nice. I like the self locking turn too.
Nó Bem resistente
Yes it is
Larks head method
That works too yep
#3
If it seems one loop isn't enough, I will do two. So method #3.
seen 5 different ways people vlaim is a truckers hitch.
I've seen all sorts. Whatever works I guess.
The truckers hitch is the basic system of getting mechanical advantage when trying a rope down. The elements that make it up vary depending on when and where. Oh, and what- what kind of cord you are using, both thickness and material.
@@zoehancock It is an 8mm kernmantle rope. The blue plastic rope we call Telstra rope because it is used here by linesmen to pull telecommunication cable underground. Strong but slippery.
I agree with Zoe, the truckers hitch is a system of knots in combination. The versions are legion.
Unfortunately your arm is in the way, hard to see what you’re doing.
I'll try to make another
Try this one.
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Didn’t inferstand a damn thing!! 🤦♂️🤣🤣
Try this one lol
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Get your hands and arm out of the way
Try this one,
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Cow hitch anybody?
I haven't tried it but maybe. I feel it may bind.
@@OutdoorAcademyAustralia I use it. It naturally spreads out into two loops. Works very well. I'm sure the double twist loops you demonstrated are even more secure.
It would be interesting to see the various ways of doing it pulled to failure on one of those hydraulic test setups!
@@sskaustralia I agree. I may try and find or make one..
Just use a larks head holy shit.
Try broadening you knowledge of knots. If I have 25feet of rope, why would I pull all that through a slip knot?
@@OutdoorAcademyAustralia you can put them in the center of a line of any length in about 3 seconds with 2 fingers dude.
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@@teddyroosevelt79 cool
I second this. it's a half second to two finger grab and loop a larks head center inline without ever touching the end of the rope. takes exactly the same time as adding a single half loop.