You can create a trucker’s hitch better suited for extreme loads by creating several crossing in your first loop, instead of only one. This can be done easily by twirling your loop several times. [3] X Research source [4] X Research source You should only pull enough line through your first loop to create a second loop that emerges from your first. This will only require a few inches of line.
At this point, you should only have a single loop in your line. This loop should stick out of the now cinched tight first loop. This is the slip knot portion of your trucker’s hitch. [5] X Research source [6] X Research source
Pull the line firmly to tighten the knot and make the string between your first and second anchors taut. Too much slack in your line could cause your load to slip or shift. [7] X Research source
Keep the free end loose so a loop is formed when you bring it around the post-knot strands. Pull your free end through the loop and pull it tight, then slide this to the base of your main knot. This is your first lock. Then. . . Perform the same maneuver after the point you have tied the first lock. This time, when you pull the tail end through the loop, pull it through so the free end protrudes from beneath the two locks. Pull the knot tight. This kind of knot will be suitable for light to moderate tension in your line. Enjoy using your trucker’s hitch![9] X Research source
This modified trucker’s hitch is good for light to moderate tension, but it is susceptible to failure under extreme duress. You might want to choose a different knot for especially heavy loads. [15] X Research source [16] X Research source Pawson, Des. Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices. Edison, NJ: Chartwell, 2001. 142. Print.
Leave enough slack in your line to form a loop. Take your free end through the loop and pull it tight, sliding the lock to meet the base of your knot. Repeat this process, threading your line through the loop so it emerges from between the locks. Pull your second lock tight and slide it so it is next to the first. Your modified trucker’s hitch is ready for business![17] X Research source [18] X Research source
