 Found a better way to tie my car down on the trailer, Thought I'd share |
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| JStroud |
 Sep 30 2014, 09:14 AM
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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(Racer Chris @ Sep 30 2014, 06:29 AM)  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. That's a good point, hadn't thought of that. No long trailering for me though, just short trips......mainly to Marks shop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) maybe to paint someday. Or if it breaks down....but that rarely happens. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Sep 30 2014, 11:54 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 
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Sep 30 2014, 07:59 AM) 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. There is a hitch mount system by wire that is similar to a UHaul compression brake. Don't ask me able the efficacy. I've been doing all kinds of research on flat towing because of our RV but haven't figure it out yet. |
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| EdwardBlume |
Sep 30 2014, 12:00 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
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| jcd914 |
Sep 30 2014, 09:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(MoveQik @ Sep 30 2014, 07:59 AM) 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. California law specifically requires brakes on any trailer over 1500 lbs. There is no actual requirement for vehicles being towed. Something light (like a 914) behind something big & heavy with good brake (like an RV or big truck) I would be OK with but something heavy (like my Audi A6) I would want aux brakes on it. Jim |
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| campbellcj |
Sep 30 2014, 10:08 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Sep 30 2014, 06:29 AM) 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. For the rear, the tie-down loops that bolt to the lower shock mounts work really well. I loop thru the A-arms at the front. The tie-downs that bolt to the torsion-bar cover mount points are too low, at least for lowered trailered cars. |
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| r_towle |
Sep 30 2014, 10:18 PM
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| messix |
Sep 30 2014, 11:19 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Sep 30 2014, 06:29 AM) 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. so how would one tie down a 914 to a trailer by the chassis? |
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| campbellcj |
Oct 1 2014, 10:26 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,539 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(messix @ Sep 30 2014, 10:19 PM) so how would one tie down a 914 to a trailer by the chassis? I assume you'd have to weld some eyes to the tub (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) My car is so stiff that I sure don't worry about it moving around much. My normal tows are <100 miles each way. |
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