Do You or Do You Not Use The Power Deck System?
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chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Nope I don't and wouldn't. I have a good friend that had 1 in his sprinter..took it out and traded it to a "upfitter" for some modifacations to his bunk setup..he got less then half the retail price as credit on the work he had done.....
paullud: They claim it is safer and faster using the power deck system over ropes, chains pallet puller, etc. that's why I was curious to who was using it or not...
Chef is saying the cost to return on investment is to prohibitive and Xiggi is saying the application would hinder his load acceptance/capabilities...
Almost 50 views with only 3 replies and all on the negative side... Thanks guys for your thoughts...
Chef is saying the cost to return on investment is to prohibitive and Xiggi is saying the application would hinder his load acceptance/capabilities...
Almost 50 views with only 3 replies and all on the negative side... Thanks guys for your thoughts...
The loss of height would be an issue. The thing that I dont see is that I like my etrack in the floor. I dont see any securement options built into it. The only way I would consider one would be if I had an extra tall box and if I could install etrack on thw floor or built into the system somehow.
The reviews you have gotten are negative for a good reason....
The reviews you have gotten are negative for a good reason....
paullud
Veteran Expediter
If you use an actual tow rope there is no real danger to worry about since they will have a weight rating much higher than the load so you won't have to worry about it snapping and whipping around. I wouldn't use a chain because there is no elasticity and I would worry it might be a little rougher on the equipment.
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That's exactly why I do use a chain to pull pallets.
(Full disclosure: I have never in past nor do I currently use the Power Deck System.)
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westmicher
Veteran Expediter
We looked at it seriously but the cost sent us packing. I just don't see how we could ever seriously justify the cost.
Say you have money coming out your ears? Well there is a small reduction in availalble cargo height and, frankly, it looks like it weighs a lot, maybe 200 lbs or more? I don't know for sure but every pound lost in cargo capacity is a potential lost in revenue. We looked at it but didn't buy for these reasons. If it cost $1,000 or less? Maybe then?
Say you have money coming out your ears? Well there is a small reduction in availalble cargo height and, frankly, it looks like it weighs a lot, maybe 200 lbs or more? I don't know for sure but every pound lost in cargo capacity is a potential lost in revenue. We looked at it but didn't buy for these reasons. If it cost $1,000 or less? Maybe then?
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
I have no use for it. My nylon snatch strap is smaller, lighter and just as quick and safe as the power deck. Also I don't trip over my snatch strap when I'm wandering around my van at night. I drilled holes in my shelves just to save 12 lbs. I don't need more dead weight. If I need more dead weight it is going to be a two hundred pound air conditioner.
I told the power deck people that the only time I might consider their product was if it was a raised floor in a dually sprinter that allows wide pallets to get past the wheel wells.
eb
I told the power deck people that the only time I might consider their product was if it was a raised floor in a dually sprinter that allows wide pallets to get past the wheel wells.
eb
All of the above....Only thing straps are not allowed at some auto assemblies now....Ford Sharonville comes to mind....Dock level is spreading at GM plants...
I was thinking a quick connect winch at the rear of van and pull them out that way...
I was thinking a quick connect winch at the rear of van and pull them out that way...
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
A 10 ft chain with a 18 inch "J" hook that i got from a wrecker driver friend, but you can buy them at northern tool also...I have also thought about a small electric 3000 lb winch with a "quick setupa nd connection to to pull skids back to the end of the load floor...LOL, but id also need a "snatch block" to double the cable to raise the capacity of the pull rating for those "heavy" loads!! LOL..
ChrisGa23
Expert Expediter
You could use a hand crank like they use to drag a boat on a trailer. They are very cheap. Just not sure how you would mount it unless you rigged up some kind of attachment point off the bumper or tow hitch.
I use a tow strap with hooks on the end to drag pallets but left it in Laredo a few weeks ago gotta get another
a hand crank for a 1,000 lb skid across the floor?.....oh you are my Superman!!....LOL
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
thanks for the heads up if this is a trend. only once at a power plant they would not use an outsiders unapproved webbing. ill keep using my strap, but ill figure out a way to multiply my power, so i can pull the pallet myself. ive used a ratchet strap to pull a pallet, but its way too slow when someone is waiting.
eb
eb
I've had to back up to a light pole(concrete based) hook up the skid with strap and drive forward to slide skid to the rear..just once so far....kinda neat....
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Now that i think about it, i delivered to a "chemical plant" in Indianapolis, In across the street from the "Speedway" that wouldn't let me use the chain and hook...i had an old "come along" and i used that to drag the skid to the back of the van...i don't think i even have that thing in the van anymore....hmmmm...that small winch idea is looking pretty good...