Erickson Wheel Tie Down Straps Reliability

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I was looking to purchase these for my UTV. I currently have the E-Track installed already. Ive been reading forum reviews of people having issues with the single strap wheel tie downs sliding off the tire. Is this something that you have run across? Currently I just use straps to the machine but Im trying to get away from compressing the suspension.

asked by: Tom

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Expert Reply:

If you already have an e-track installed, my recommendation would be the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track Fittings - 1,166 lbs, part # 77314. It is a wheel net designed to specifically work with e-tracks. The straps come individually and it can fit tires up to 29" in diameter.

I have never used single strap wheel tie downs. I have always used a system similar to the Replacement Wheel Net for Roadmaster Wheel Net, part # RM-2150. Even with the dolly straps I would have to stop after a few miles to tighten again. Strapping a wheel is similar to strapping anything to your vehicle, you should periodically check to make sure everything is tight and nothing has moved. It holds true for boats, bikes on trunk racks, straps on trailers, etc. You should make an initial stop, soon after you start on your trip to snug everything again. Then snug everything the next time you stop.

I have included product description links and video review links below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

Yes, the Erickson Horizontal E-Track part #E19148 will be plenty strong enough to secure your two rock crawler buggies. The tracks are each rated at 6,000 lbs max break strength and 2,000 working load limit. I assume you would have a track under…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, if you needed to place items on top of E-Track such as #E19148 you can. I would stay within its rated capacity though which is 2,000 pounds working load limit. This would be assuming the weight is evenly distributed.

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The etrailer Enclosed Trailer Transition Plate #e32JR is the only transition plate we carry and it does have a working load limit of 1,000 lbs. We have tested this transition plate extensively, and have found that it holds up well, even when loading…

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Answer 8

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