Can Erickson Mini E-Track Plate be Used as Tie-Down for UTV or ATV
Question:
Use as UTV tie down. I am wanting to use these with E track ratchet straps to tie down my UTV on my trailer by mounting one in front and behind each tire much like the Erickson E track Wheel Chock System...I just do not want the chocks permanently mounted. Would these work well for this application?
asked by: Drew
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can use the Erickson Mini E-Track Plate # EM09134 with E-Track ratchet straps such as the CargoSmart Ratchet Straps for E-Track - 1" x 6' - 500 lbs # 3481717 or Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet - 2" x 12' - 1,100 lbs # EM58523, though you would not be able to use wheel chocks.
I went out and test fit the plate with the Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chocks # EM09162-2 and found they would not fit. So if you were okay with not using wheel chocks - for example if you had an enclosed trailer and had horizontal e-track for multiple tie-downs - then you would be able to use the plates and straps.
Otherwise, the Erickson ATV E-Track Tie-Down Kit w/ Ratchet Straps and Wheel Chocks - 1,500 lbs # EM09160 is your best option, despite it permanently mounting the tracks. Or you could use the aforementioned Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chocks # EM09162-2 with standard E-Track # EM59150 (2') # EM19147 (4') or a combination of these to get the length you need. You would also need E-Track Backing Plate # BPEZ for the installation.
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Products Referenced in This Question
CargoSmart Retractable Ratchet Straps for E-Track or X-Track - 1" x 6' - 500 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- E-Track Ends
- 2 Straps
- Retractable
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 351 - 500 lbs
- CargoSmart
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etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- E-Track
- Tie Down Anchors
- E-Track Parts
- 6 Inch Wide
- Backing Plate
- 6 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Erickson ATV E Track Tie-Down Kit w/ Ratchet Straps and Wheel Chocks - 1,500 lbs
- ATV-UTV Tie Downs
- E-Track Ends
- 1 Strap
- Manual
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- E-Track Strap
- Ratchet Strap
- 1-1/8 - 2 Inch Wide
- 1201 - 1500 lbs
- Erickson
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Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chocks for E Track - Powder Coated Steel - Qty 2
- E-Track
- E-Track Wheel Chocks
- Erickson
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 4' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 4 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet - 2" x 12' - 1,100 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Ratchet Strap
- 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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Erickson Mini E Track Plate - 2 Slots - Black - 800 lbs - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5 Inch Wide
- 800 lbs
- 1/2 Foot Long
- Erickson
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