Tire Tie Downs for E-Track in an Enclosed Trailer for a Sports Car
Question:
I have an enclosed trailer and a very low sports car that Id like to tie down with 4 straps, one ea over each wheel. Do you have a video that shows a car being secured to a track system? What if different cars have different wheelbases or track width? Thanks
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
For your trailer the tracks have openings that go front to back. To secure vehicle tires you would need the openings to run left to right like # E19148. Then you could use # 77314 which has e-track fittings. But we can make it work by using a couple of tie downs, # E59143, and ratchet straps such as # EM34416.
If a vehicle has smaller or larger tires you would just place the tie downs in the appropriate spots on the tracks. Vehicles that are wider or narrower may still work on the same track, depending on tire width, otherwise you could add additional tracks or, if there are tracks at the front, center of the trailer, you could use an axle tie down kit such as # 08504-05 with tie downs like # E59143 mentioned earlier.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Car Tie-Down Kit - Twisted Flat Hooks and Axle Strap w/ Ratchet - 3,300 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- Snap Hooks
- 1 Strap
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Axle Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track Fittings - 1,166 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- Wheel Net
- 851 - 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5-1/8 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 5 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson E Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring - 2" Wide x 8-1/4" Long - 1,200 lbs
- E-Track
- E-Track Anchor
- 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases - 2" x 10' - 1,100 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- S-Hooks
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 851 - 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson E Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring - 2" Wide x 8-1/4" Long - 1,200 lbs
- E-Track
- E-Track Anchor
- 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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