Found a better way to tie my car down on the trailer, Thought I'd share |
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Found a better way to tie my car down on the trailer, Thought I'd share |
JStroud |
Sep 26 2014, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
When my car broke down at parade I had AAA tow it home, the tow truck had these straps he used with a normal ratchet strap tie down that turned it into a wheel tie down.
When I got home I searched for the straps, the driver didn't speak very good English, if your thinking... Why didn't he just ask the tow truck driver....couldn't find them. Finally talked to a guy who owns a tow company.....found the straps. They are axle straps with loop ends, the with loop ends was the hard part, most are made with metal D ring ends, with the soft loop ends they won't damage your rims. You just thread the ratchet strap end through one loop end then put it behind the tire then back through the other loop end, then hook each end and tighten, clamps around the tire....no more crawling under the car....no more cutting straps going through the wheels. Makes me want to trailer my car somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Now I just need to weld a few D rings on the trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
JRust |
Sep 26 2014, 09:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Most people are trying to figure out how to keep their car off the trailer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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EdwardBlume |
Sep 26 2014, 09:47 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
A loop around the rear trailing arm works well too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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JStroud |
Sep 26 2014, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
That's true......but then your crawling under the car, what I was trying to avoid. Ya Jamie, I strive for that too.......but for some reason I keep having to trailer it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 27 2014, 12:00 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
That's true......but then your crawling under the car, what I was trying to avoid. Ya Jamie, I strive for that too.......but for some reason I keep having to trailer it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Not really. If the loop is on the back of the trailing arm its really easy on a trailer. |
JRust |
Sep 27 2014, 10:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That's true......but then your crawling under the car, what I was trying to avoid. Ya Jamie, I strive for that too.......but for some reason I keep having to trailer it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Those are a cool setup. I'm no stranger to trailering. Certainly not opposed to it for those long hauls either. I just sold my 914 trailer though. Really been liking the flat tow setup. Only used my trailer once or twice a year. Which was usually to bring another 914 home. By selling it hopefully I have cut down on my madness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
stugray |
Sep 27 2014, 11:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
QUOTE They are axle straps with loop ends, WHere did you get them? I planned on buying the tie downs that go on the shock mount bolt, but this looks good too. |
02loftsmoor |
Sep 27 2014, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 26-June 11 From: Ft. Worth TX Member No.: 13,243 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Doesn't some one make a tire web/strap ???
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altitude411 |
Sep 27 2014, 12:03 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Doesn't some one make a tire web/strap ??? Yep, even color choice's.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Towing-Auto-...%20Tie%20Downs} |
Larmo63 |
Sep 27 2014, 12:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
914s don't break down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)
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JStroud |
Sep 27 2014, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE They are axle straps with loop ends, WHere did you get them? I planned on buying the tie downs that go on the shock mount bolt, but this looks good too. Try This They do offer a less expensive version for around $8.99 ea, the heavier duty $13.99 Ea I went with these rather than the tire tie downs because I use my trailer to haul other things besides cars, so I already have a lot of 2" ratchet straps, these just add to them, and were cheaper than the tire hold downs. Plus I figured I'd probably come up with other ways to use these. I'm not trying to persuade anyone from changing what they like.....just sharing what I found that works well for my situation.....take from it what you will. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 27 2014, 04:50 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
How do you flat tow legally in CA.
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JStroud |
Sep 27 2014, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
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EdwardBlume |
Sep 27 2014, 06:00 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
How do you flat tow legally in CA. I see motorhomes flat towing cars all the time, I think if the towed vehicle is registered and you have working tail lights your good. Anything over 1500 lbs requires an aux brake system for 4 down. You get into an accident and your insurance may bail on you... |
type2man |
Sep 27 2014, 06:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 3-March 09 From: Miami, Fl Member No.: 10,127 Region Association: South East States |
Trailers are for boats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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VG-914 |
Sep 28 2014, 11:16 AM
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777AIA Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 25-April 11 From: Phoenix / AC Member No.: 12,980 Region Association: Southwest Region |
As long as this thread got started.. I'm hunting for the perfect trailer for my 914. Who likes what they have, why, and what is it? (Under $3K would be nice...).
... and, if it would fit in a 20-22 ft garage! |
campbellcj |
Sep 29 2014, 09:53 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
As long as this thread got started.. I'm hunting for the perfect trailer for my 914. Who likes what they have, why, and what is it? (Under $3K would be nice...). ... and, if it would fit in a 20-22 ft garage! I have a steel twin-axle Carson with electric brakes and slide-out ramps. I paid somewhere between $1500-2000 around 10 years ago when it was very lightly used. I figure a used one now would be in the same ballpark. Tires are a key thing to check as just like car tires, for safety reasons they need to be replaced every few (5?) years regardless of treadwear. Aluminum trailers are nicer but 2X or more the price, and our cars are so light that any reasonable tow vehicle can pull a steel trailer + a 914 (or early 911). The total weight is only about 4,000 lbs. |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 29 2014, 09:59 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
+1 on the Carson open deck tandem, with a single axel brake. Get the drop axel and longest ramps you can get. 16-18 ft is standard.
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ChrisFoley |
Sep 30 2014, 07:29 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Strapping a car to the trailer at the wheels allows the chassis to move up and down on its suspension.
This is actually a bad thing in terms of the trailer's suspension dynamics. For short hauls it probably is no big deal but I wouldn't advise using that tie-down method for long trips. |
MoveQik |
Sep 30 2014, 08:59 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
How do you flat tow legally in CA. I see motorhomes flat towing cars all the time, I think if the towed vehicle is registered and you have working tail lights your good. To be totally legal, you also need an auxiliary braking system on the vehicle being towed. The weight at which that system is needed varies a little from state to state. |
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