You’ve likely had to use stake pockets if you’ve ever used or rented a truck or trailer. You may have overlooked them because they’re not obvious, but they’re there. In short, stake pockets are heavy-duty attachment points on trailers or trucks that secure cargo to the vehicle. Today we’ll tell you more about what they are and how to use them when renting a trailer in Howell MI.
Customization at Your Fingertips
Basically holes that things can be placed in or attached to, stake pockets are rectangular in shape and they appear around the edges of a truck bed. This is what you will use to attach anything from ropes to ratchet straps to bungee cords. On trailers, the pockets are often part of the edge material; in other cases, they will slightly protrude from the edges.
Use stake pockets to customize your trailer or truck. For instance, use them to build railings along the edges of the trailer. The base of the railings can be set into the stake pockets, with the option to remove them later if you wish to open up the trailer.
There are a variety of pre-made stake pocket accessories out there, including:
- Spare tire counts
- Ratchet mounts
- Cargo tie-downs
- Deck steps
Using Trailer Stakes
Because trailer stakes are pockets, they can be filled with anything you choose to weigh it down. You can loop a rope through it, or even install a complete railing system that can be locked into place. Stake pocket accessories often have a pin which you can use to lock the accessory into the pocket. Some have holes on the outside to secure wood for railings, for instance.
You may wonder: can I add custom stake pockets to my trailer rental? While you can do this to a trailer you own, you can’t do this for a rental, as the process requires a bit of modifications to the trailer.
If you own your own trailer, you can purchase aftermarket stake pockets, most of which utilize a bolted installation process. Just mark where the stake pocket should go, then measure and drill holes for the bolts. Finally, you then screw the stake pockets into place. If you want a more permanent solution, you can explore welded options but they are more challenging to remove later on if you wish to make adjustments.
What You Get With Easy Car Haulers
We make it super easy to secure your load. Rest assured, our rental trailers in Howell include extra stake pockets as well as convenient tie-down locations. We spared no expense with our state of the art trailers to ensure you get treated to optimum versatility. In essence, you can rent the same trailer from us over and over for different projects due to the highly customizable nature of trailer stake pockets.
Contact Easy Car Haulers
Looking to book your trailer rental in Howell MI? We will be sure to go over all the accessories included, such as trailer stake pockets, winches, straps, and extra ramps. Call us at 888-672-1206 or fill out our online form for a free quote.