ge2001

I purchased a Trailex open trailer for my 2001 C5 and I need some advice. Should I use T-hooks and ratchet straps or axle straps thru the wheels with ratchet straps. Thanks.

Gary

sperkins

T-hooks with crossed straps for me.

davidfarmer

t-hooks. I leave the front straps at a set length, straight. I pull up a little extra, hook them under the car, then roll back to tighten them. Then I attach T-hooks at the rear and cross them. Have done it this way for 15 years......as a matter of fact, I'm still using the same straps I bought back then.

GettReal

I criss cross both front and back using t hooks and ratchet straps..I want to go fixed straps but sometimes I have 3 sets of tires on my front racks and other times none so my weight distribution chnges.

TmillerC5

The Spark

Fast and simple. Leaving the front straps the set length your car is in the same place each time. Figure out where your trailer pulls the best. I know I had my car too far forward for a while. I moved it back some and it is much nicer pulling.

I put e-track on the floor of my trailer to attach the straps. Allows me to move the tie downs around for various loads and add straps for other items.

ge2001

Thanks for all the input. Seems like T-hooks are the most common way to go. I talked to Scott from TruckNTow and he recommended using straps thru the wheels with ratches front and rear. Does not seem like anyone is using them.

https://www.truckntow.com/p-18974-ca...proseries.aspx

Last C5

J Hooks and crossed straps.

Bill Dearborn

The factory ships them on trucks that use the T Hooks. Your local tow truck operators use them as well. Might be a good reason to consider them versus through the wheel straps.

Bill

fej

Another vote for the T hooks, crossed straps in the rear. Also through reading far too many posts on this board, throw the car in neutral after the car is strapped down, read that it prevents wear on the gears as the car shifts around on the trailer. Oh and keep the parking brake on

Fej

Bills Z06

Hooks and crossed straps in the back!

beerkat

kmagvette

I'm a t-hook double crossing son of a

USA1C5

Has anyone had a problem with T-hooks on a C6Z06? There are only two rivets holdong the T-hook plate in the aluminium frame. I've heard a couple problems with shearing the rivets but it seems to be a rare problem. On a regular C5 or C6 I guess there are just slots in the frame for T-hooks and not a metal plate riveted into the frame.

gonzalezfj

Not true. C5 and C6 cars also have a separate plate set into the frame for the T-hooks.

Frank Gonzalez

USA1C5

Thanks for info, I didn't know about regular C5 and C6, I was just speculating. I also have a C5, I just never paid any attention to the slots on it. I never haul the C5 but I plan on hauling the C6Z06 with T-hooks. I just bought a trailer and havn't used it yet. I'll have to go up to the garage and check out my C5 slots I guess.

varkwso