Recommendations to Tie Down Various Vehicles on Car Hauler
Question:
Hi there, I purchased a 16 ft. car hauling trailer one car only, up to 5,000 lbs, to haul different type of cars as a business. Trailer comes with 5 d-ring on the front end including 3 on the tongue and more 2 d-rings on the rear end. I want to use wheel straps and a fast and easy system. I can install additional d-rings or other tie down anchor system if necessary. Please kindly suggest one of your tie down systems and kits. I love the etrack concept, but we will haul different type of cars and width may vary significantly maybe be an issue?. Looking forward for your advise. Thanks
asked by: Yellow H
Helpful Expert Reply:
To secure vehicles in your 16 foot car hauler, I recommend using the Erickson Adjustable Ratcheting Wheel Net w/ Hooks # EM58522. These will fit 14 inch to 29 inch tires and includes 2 inch cam buckles to allow the webbing to be shortened or legnthened. These have an individual safe working load limit of 3,333 pounds - so when used on all four tires, they will have more than enough capacity for the maximum 5,000 pound car you are hauling.
You can then install the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchors # SR15-C at various locations to accommodate the different size vehicles you may be tieing down.
As you referenced in your question, using a standard long E-Track system may not offer the adjustability you need for different size vehicles, however there is an option to use the shorter 2 feet E-Track # EM59150 at different spots along with the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track Fittings # 77314.
I have attached demonstration videos on the products mentioned for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 - 2' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 2 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor - Bolt-On - 3-1/2" Wide - Surface Mount - 1,600 lbs
- Tie Down Anchors
- Trailer Tie-Down Anchors
- Truck Tie-Down Anchors
- Tie-Down Cleats and Rings
- 1600 lbs
- D-Ring
- Surface Mount - Bolt-On
- Brophy
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Erickson Adjustable Ratcheting Wheel Net w/ Hooks - 4" Wide - 3,333 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- Wheel Net
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- Erickson
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