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I sold my steel trailer a couple years ago and now I am buying an aluminum trailer and next week we are taking the Yukon, the trailer and the Grand Sport to the weigh station to position the GS on the bed to get the tongue weight correct and place the D-rings. My question is: where is everyone placing the strap on the rear of the GS? I don't like the idea of going around the axle shafts.
Thanks in advance.
I use T Hooks in the shipping slots with the straps crossed from one side of the trailer to the other. The shipping slots are where the jacking pucks are inserted when jacking or lifting the car.
The best way to tie the car down is to use over-the-tire tie-down straps. Since you are just getting started maybe you should investigate the several different versions of over the tire tie downs.
I hauled cars for gm ford Chrysler manufacturing plants and many others INCLUDING the bowling green corvette plant for over 14 yrs. the use of the slots in the frame are a massive NO when it comes to hauling a c5 c6 c7 or c8 . the only approved way to tie down a vette is with straps. either basket straps or over the tire straps . the slots in the frame are not reinforced and can be pulled out during trans port. for my c7 z06 I basket strap the front tires and using protective sleeves I run straps thru the rear wheel spokes since they are only used to keep the rear from side shifting. all the car needs to keep it in place are quality basket straps for the front.
these straps are 5000 lb load rated straps. 2 at the front are more than enough to hold the car. since tightened I never have to readjust. hauled Porsches,vettes,amg Mercedes bow and countless other cars and have never readjusted once tightened down. the rear as I said is just to keep the car lined up on the trailer.
I've towed using the "shipping slots" without a problem. However, I don't recommend crossing straps against each other because they can rub and come apart. All the best, in any event.
I use padded MAC axle straps through the wheels without any issue. Just need to get the long straps and fleece protectors for your wide wheels and be aware of valve stems to route straps accordingly. It gets real tight around the wheel and quarter area especially in an enclosed trailer and these always seemed to offer a good solution for me.
Note, pic below is not mine, just for reference as I've never taken the time to photograph my tie downs.
The best way to tie the car down is to use over-the-tire tie-down straps.
Bill
On my other trailer I used a length of angle iron for the the front straps to go thru and to use as a stop for the front wheels and the strap went over the wheels/tires and a D-ring in back of the tire.
Originally Posted by 9sec
the only approved way to tie down a vette is with straps. either basket straps or over the tire straps .
This looks like an alternative way to strap down the rear wheels.
Originally Posted by Avanti
I don't recommend crossing straps against each other because they can rub and come apart. All the best, in any event.
I have been told that crossing straps could cause issues. If 1 strap would come loos the other strap would pull the car in that direction.
Tuesday I am taking the tow vehicle/trailer/vette to get the tongue weight and locations to sink the D-rings. I still have to have the angle assemblies made up for the front and decide which solution for the rears I want to go. Maybe have 2 solutions for the rears.
Thanks to everyone with their version of how to strap down their vette.
I use padded MAC axle straps through the wheels without any issue. Just need to get the long straps and fleece protectors for your wide wheels and be aware of valve stems to route straps accordingly. It gets real tight around the wheel and quarter area especially in an enclosed trailer and these always seemed to offer a good solution for me.
Note, pic below is not mine, just for reference as I've never taken the time to photograph my tie downs.
My race team tows all across the country, we use this method. Padded tow straps through each wheel and crossed to tie down points to the trailer. Very safe a sturdy.
as for crossing straps and them rubbing to the point they break you should always inspect your straps prior to using. ragged torn straps should be discarded. fwiw dot regulations say any tear more than 1" across the strap is illegal the same for a 1" tear along the face of the strap
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Where to place tie down straps
