trailer tie downs

enjenjo · October 19, 2005, 11:23:58 AM

My trailer ties down straps are getting a bit ragged, they are about 12 years old. Looking at new onesThe ones I have use a loop around the axle or suspension, and snap onto the frame of the trailer, never had a problem with them coming loose. My buddy is recommending wheel straps/baskets, that fit over the wheel. The only time I used them, the car moved around a lot. It didn't come loose, just slid around. Any opinions?

348tripower · October 19, 2005, 11:57:04 AM

We use the ones that go round the axle. I'm like you, I think they are better.
Question,
Do you have a drawing of a tv lever to add to an Edelbrock carb? Save me the time of doin one.

Gonna change the truck to a 700r4.
Don

Quote from: "enjenjo"My trailer ties down straps are getting a bit ragged, they are about 12 years old. Looking at new onesThe ones I have use a loop around the axle or suspension, and snap onto the frame of the trailer, never had a problem with them coming loose. My buddy is recommending wheel straps/baskets, that fit over the wheel. The only time I used them, the car moved around a lot. It didn't come loose, just slid around. Any opinions?

enjenjo · October 19, 2005, 12:10:02 PM

QuoteDo you have a drawing of a tv lever to add to an Edelbrock carb?

There is one on 1fatGMC's website http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/700R4p1.html

It;s the one I use.

348tripower · October 19, 2005, 02:54:19 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"
QuoteDo you have a drawing of a tv lever to add to an Edelbrock carb?

There is one on 1fatGMC's website http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/700R4p1.html

It;s the one I use.

Thanks Frank

n.c.rodder · October 19, 2005, 03:16:53 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"My trailer ties down straps are getting a bit ragged, they are about 12 years old. Looking at new onesThe ones I have use a loop around the axle or suspension, and snap onto the frame of the trailer, never had a problem with them coming loose. My buddy is recommending wheel straps/baskets, that fit over the wheel. The only time I used them, the car moved around a lot. It didn't come loose, just slid around. Any opinions?

I've used them both - but I prefer to strap around the axle & suspension - just seams to be a better hold. There's nothing wrong with the wheel straps - I just prefer the other system - maybe just old fashion :?

Mike

phat rat · October 19, 2005, 08:16:43 PM

I vote in favor of axle straps

SKR8PN · October 19, 2005, 08:19:19 PM

I have never had a problem using axle straps..........
i see no reason to change

parklane · October 19, 2005, 08:40:47 PM

I use the type that go into the holes in the frame like the auto haulers use. That way you don't get any movement of the vehicle at all. My $0.02

John

Dennis the Menace · October 19, 2005, 08:45:28 PM

Quote from: "SKR8PN"I have never had a problem using axle straps..........
i see no reason to change

I go with SKR8PN, I use Axel straps to strap my car or my tractor to the trailer.
Dennis

Crosley.In.AZ · October 19, 2005, 08:58:20 PM

Axle straps or chains and always have 2 straps on the rear of the car on the trailer.

Most folks never think that in a crash they will be going forward at some speed. 2 straps on the rear of the car on the trailer may keep it from coming off the trailer into the tow vehicle.

Like you enjenjo , I have used the same straps for many years. Time to buy some new ones.

jaybee · October 19, 2005, 09:06:35 PM

Last time I towed one I used the wheel straps, seemed to work pretty well. It moved a little in the first 2-4mi, which made one of them a little loose. Pulled it down again and it rode another 120mi without moving. Still, no reason to change to another system if it's working for you.

Just a thought here, but when tying a motorcycle down it's normally done by compressing the forks as much as possible. That way there's no way to bounce the straps loose. The back end is tied in place enough to keep it from moving from side to side but without so much attention to compression. At least that's the way my friends and I always did it. To apply that principle to hauling a car straps over or hooked on the frame would be the ticket.

enjenjo · October 19, 2005, 09:34:16 PM

Well, I think I am going to stick woth the axle straps, they have worked for me for many years, I don't see a need to change.

My thought on tying down on the frame, The car haulers do tie down that way, but the points they use are determined by the manufacturer, and they crank them down really hard. May of the cars I haul aren't set up for that. My theory is to tie the axles down, and let the body bounce.

Crosley.In.AZ · October 19, 2005, 10:02:03 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"Well, I think I am going to stick woth the axle straps, they have worked for me for many years, I don't see a need to change.

My thought on tying down on the frame, The car haulers do tie down that way, but the points they use are determined by the manufacturer, and they crank them down really hard. May of the cars I haul aren't set up for that. My theory is to tie the axles down, and let the body bounce.

yep.