strapping the car down

[trhoppe]

My plan is to make the front straps a fixed length and only ratchet the rear (Dick, thanks for the idea). Cuts down half my work and keeps the car in the same spot every time.

Kind of makes it a pain in the butt pulling off the trailer, as you have to move the car forward before you remove the front straps.

-Tom

[ITC Racer]

I have a similar setup with two fixed length straps on the front of the car which get attached first and then I pull the car back with the ratchet straps. Works well and allows me to quickly get the car positioned properly. The drawback is that very seldom is the car in the exact center of the trailer (width) so I always have one front strap that is tight and one that is slightly loose. Never been a problem but not ideal..

[CDS]

I have a similar setup with two fixed length straps on the front of the car which get attached first and then I pull the car back with the ratchet straps. Works well and allows me to quickly get the car positioned properly. The drawback is that very seldom is the car in the exact center of the trailer (width) so I always have one front strap that is tight and one that is slightly loose. Never been a problem but not ideal..

That's exactly what I do, except my front straps are chains. My car is light, never had a problem.

[ddewhurst]

Using one OEM tow loop front and rear I use a fixed lenght chain at the rear. Pin and clevis at the OEM rear tow loop and chain hook around 2 x 2 x 1/4 trailer angle iron open trailer. At the front I use a pin and clevis at the OEM tow loop with a logers over center lever with a chain hook around a 2 x 2 x 1/4 angle iron. By tightening down with the tow loops the suspension is taken out of the equation which I believe is a good thing. Less shock and spring movement. The chains have NEVER been found loose and the car has never moved in any direction while on the trailer.:cool:

[keycom]

Using one OEM tow loop front and rear . . .:cool:

State law (not sure about Federal DOT) here requires FOUR load securement points.

But whatever method you use, be sure you at least meet the letter of the law.

[RacerBill]

+1 fixed straps in front, around lower a-arm right against the point where they are mounted to the frame (not the wheel end). Axle strap around the solid beam rear axle to a ratchet. All straps clip to individual D-rings. Trailer has ramps for wheels and has no deck, so getting under to attach straps is not an issue.

[raffaelli]

Kind of makes it a pain in the butt pulling off the trailer, as you have to move the car forward before you remove the front straps.

-Tom

I find pushing the car an inch or two is alot easier than monkeying around with two more ratchets and a balance spot.

[joeg]

Tow hooks are strong on the Hondas.