[Shop-talk] which tie down best for car hauler

[Tony Vaccaro]

For years I used straps around the axle, straps around the frame and straps
through the tires.

The last trailer I bought had E Track installed.  Was set up for a specific
car so I had to buy more. Was not expensive.

I now use the straps that go over the tires, tie down to the E Track right
before and after the tires and you ratchet the straps over the tires.
Compresses the tires.

As long as you don't have any leaks in your tires, works great. And is the
least damaging to everything. Suspension rides normal. No frame bending.
Etc....

Lots of places sell it.

Tony Vaccaro
Lotus Owners of NY  (LOONY)
www.lotusowners.com
716-861-1412


-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Niolon
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2012 6:58 PM
To: shop-talk
Subject: [Shop-talk] which tie down best for car hauler

finally got my car hauler... 18' Anderson with two axle brakes, rear slide
in ramps, removable fender, 2' dovetail...

want to start accumulating what I need to haul my '53 f-100 truck.   Truck
is
16' long nose to tail and will weigh in around 3800-4000.

the trailer has 4 tie downs welded in , one at each corner and side board
anchors along each side, no rub rail.  wondering the best type of tie down
to use with the truck...  I like ther wheel basket straps on each wheel..
seems it would secure it well but not pull down the suspension... which may
or may not affect towing ???

axle straps and ratchet binders hold well but are a pain to install, right
??

how about e-track ???

suggestions please from you car/truck towing gurus

thanks
John

you guys always have the best info !





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