Video: What Are These Chains For?

Those weird strappy things are getting in my way.

If you’ve ever doubted the importance of those chains or straps used to hold your ramps to the back of your truck or trailer, here’s some classic science in action to demonstrate exactly how things can go awry.

Also, make sure your ramps aren’t upside down as this clearly makes attaching said straps much more difficult.

Fortunately nobody was hurt in this demonstration but the slow-mo replay is priceless in showing #34’s commitment to his friend in danger.