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> Found a better way to tie my car down on the trailer, Thought I'd share
JStroud
post Sep 26 2014, 07:32 PM
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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.

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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)
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post Sep 26 2014, 09:42 PM
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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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post Sep 26 2014, 09:47 PM
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A loop around the rear trailing arm works well too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Sep 26 2014, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 26 2014, 08:47 PM) *

A loop around the rear trailing arm works well too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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)
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post Sep 27 2014, 12:00 AM
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QUOTE(JStroud @ Sep 26 2014, 09:30 PM) *

QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 26 2014, 08:47 PM) *

A loop around the rear trailing arm works well too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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.
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post Sep 27 2014, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(JStroud @ Sep 26 2014, 09:30 PM) *

QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 26 2014, 08:47 PM) *

A loop around the rear trailing arm works well too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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)
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post Sep 27 2014, 11:21 AM
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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.
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post Sep 27 2014, 11:52 AM
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Doesn't some one make a tire web/strap ???
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post Sep 27 2014, 12:03 PM
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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}
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post Sep 27 2014, 12:05 PM
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914s don't break down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)
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post Sep 27 2014, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Sep 27 2014, 10:21 AM) *

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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)
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post Sep 27 2014, 04:50 PM
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How do you flat tow legally in CA.
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post Sep 27 2014, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 27 2014, 03:50 PM) *

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.
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post Sep 27 2014, 06:00 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 27 2014, 03:50 PM) *

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...
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post Sep 27 2014, 06:18 PM
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Trailers are for boats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Sep 28 2014, 11:16 AM
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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!
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post Sep 29 2014, 09:53 PM
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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.
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post Sep 29 2014, 09:59 PM
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+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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post Sep 30 2014, 07:29 AM
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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.
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post Sep 30 2014, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(JStroud @ Sep 27 2014, 04:40 PM) *

QUOTE(RobW @ Sep 27 2014, 03:50 PM) *

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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