JimbeauZ06

I just bought a Haulmark 24 foot enclosed and I know for those of you who have been trailering your C5 for a while this may seem old hat, but I've never tied my Z into a trailer before and I would appreciate some insight.

I've ordered a set of axel straps and ratchet tie-down straps. My question is what to strap so I don't hurt anything.

thanks!

sperkins

Not sure axle straps will do you any good. Use the slots in the frame rail instead. You'll need twisted hooks on the ratchet end and flat hooks on the strap end. The T-hooks can be found at Northern tool or equivalent. Be sure to cross at least one strap from side to side. It works like a champ.

Gray Ghost GS

Take a look at the frame rail, just about where the front fender wraps under the car, you'll see a slot. There'll be one on each side of the car. This is a point where a "T" hook fits that the factory uses to attach a strap to that is used to secure the car to a trailer.

If you look just in front of the rear fender well, also on the frame rail, there'll be a slot on both sides of the car. These are also used to insert the "T" hooks into that have a strap attached to them.

Once the "T" hooks are inserted with a strap attached, criss cross them under the car and attach the rachet end of the strap into the "D" ring on the trailer. Tighten all 4 straps tight and you're done.

Bimota Guy

I run axle straps through my front wheels (so both ends of the strap end up on the outside of the wheel.) For the rear I run the strap through one of the holes in the rear cradle. My rear straps are the type that clips back onto itself, but the axle strap will be easier to use.

It is harder to get at the holes below the rockers on the passenger side in an enclosed trailer. At least it is for me since I place the car as close to the passenger side trailer wheel box as possible (front tire jsut about rubs as the car rolls past it) to make it easier to get out of the car.

JimbeauZ06

Yup, I can see this being a problem even though I have an escape door on the trailer. Wasn't sure about using the front wheels as an anchor point although I've seen others do it.

Thanks for the recommendations!

klasik-69

If you're young and nimble, and can articulate yourself to access the slots under the frame as mentioned before, good place to anchor to. If you're not so nimble (like me) and don't want to crawl around like a lizzard, then try this;

a) front - run 4 foot to 6 foot double loop strap thru the bottom spokes of the wheel and run straight forward. Attach your ratcheting harness to it and snug up.

b) rear - using axle straps, wrap around the rear of the lower control arm near the chassis and run your ratcheting harness in a criss cross to the back attaching eyes.

I built raised ramps inside my trailer so the car door clears the trailer wheel housing inside the trailer. I made them about 2.5" higher than the floor. That also gives more clearance to get under the car to attach the axle straps in the back as well as the double looped straps on the front wheels.

Another thing that might help when loading or unloading without help, I installed a couple of 18" convex mirrors along the driver's side of the trailer so I can see where my front wheel is. Found the mirrors on ebay as they're used in buildings with blind corners or other areas where you need to see around things...also blind driveways pulling out onto a road, etc. In any case, just an idea.

ghoffman

I use fixed length cables crossed in the front. They are stiff so you can push them under the air dam to the slots on each side. I got them at Home Depot or Lowes and have the additional benefit that they make your car in always the same spot each time.

gonzalezfj

I just don't understand why people feel compelled to excercise their creativity on this subject.

GM engineers designed the slots in the chassis specifically to tie the car down during transport. Therefore it stands to reason we should use them for their intended purpose. They have been designed, tested and validated to tie the car down. Why invent something else?

Frank Gonzalez

Z11409

Drive car on to ramp door, attach hooks to factory tie down holes.Lay nylon straps on hood and drive car into trailer.Place a mark on wall so car is in same position each time(or wheel stops). Or just use a electric winch mounted on front floor of trailer.