Car trailer question

[Fast92RS]

Ok cool thannks guys. I sent in my deposit for the trailer so it will be a few weeks before I get it. All the trailers are build to order. i did by a brake controller a while ago, but i forgot what brand it is. I will take a look at it later.
The trailer comes with 5' ramps.

specs
Standard Features:

7000 lb. G.V.W
3500 lb. Axles
8'6" Overall Width
6'11" Clearance Between Fenders
Diamond Plate Fenders with Full Inner Panels
8" Fender Height above Runways
*Will Clear Most Car Doors*
Diamond Plate Runways 19.5" wide
4" Channel Steel Frame
5' Slide Out Diamond Plate Ramps
5' Beaver Tail Dropped 3"
14" 6 Ply Rated Tires
10" Electric Brakes
16" Loading Height
Dropped Rear Crossmember for Clearance
Safety Chains
2000 lb. Post Jack
*Set back to Clear Tailgate*
4 D-Rings
2 5/16 Ball Coupler
7 Way Bargman RV Plug
Break-A-Way Kit
LED Lighting
Anti-Rust Sealer & Black Enamel




Options:


*Side Pockets* Additional $5
*D-Rings* Additional $10
*2 Extra Ramps* Additional $125

[Fast92RS]

Does anyone have pictures on how to properly secure a vehicle to the trailer? I just want to make I do it properly.

[Mike]

what kind of straps did you buy?

if none, i can recommend what i bought, but they are a little pricey (incredible quality though)

[Fast92RS]

I did not buy straps yet. I was thinking of buying a kit of straps from summit. Someting like these.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[Pampered-Z]

Not sure how soon you need them, buy there normally a vendor at The E-town swap meet that sells all kinds of straps and trailering accessories. He has pretty good prices and I've bought a bunch of stuff from him. I have a dark truck, black trailer and black car, so I bought extra lights for the fenders and reflective tape so other drivers can see it better at night.

[Mike]

that macs kit is what i was going to recommend, but i got the one with the hook directly on the ratchet, and i love them

[Fast92RS]

Ok thanks guys. I will wait till the swap meet to see what the vendors have. But in the meantime how about those pics on strapping a car to the trailer.

[Mike]

i got the ones from the swap meet (snapping turtle brand) and they started to fray, its why i bought the mac ones. ill work on digging up some pics

[heavy_chevy29]

i picked my straps up from northern. i think there prices were pretty good. as far as strapping the car down. i usually just cross the straps. i tighten them with the car in neutral then when everything is all tight i put it in park.

[Fast92RS]

Originally Posted by heavy_chevy29

i picked my straps up from northern. i think there prices were pretty good. as far as strapping the car down. i usually just cross the straps. i tighten them with the car in neutral then when everything is all tight i put it in park.

Do you cross them in front and back? In the front of my Camaro I see there are tow points by the radiator support but in the rear I dont see a spot for the hooks. Do you just use axle straps in the rear?

[Mike]

yeah i always use the axle straps in the rear. i dont mess with the tow points in the front, i use a hole in the lower a-arms and i cross the fronts as well. you could use axle straps on the a-arms in the front, but you cant cross them if you do...thats how i ruined the first set of straps i had.

i have the car sitting with no straps at the moment, but tomorrow if its decent out ill put them on and take some pictures for you if you want.

[Fast92RS]

Originally Posted by cbrrmike

yeah i always use the axle straps in the rear. i dont mess with the tow points in the front, i use a hole in the lower a-arms and i cross the fronts as well. you could use axle straps on the a-arms in the front, but you cant cross them if you do...thats how i ruined the first set of straps i had.

i have the car sitting with no straps at the moment, but tomorrow if its decent out ill put them on and take some pictures for you if you want.

ok cool that would be great. My front a-arms are tubular so I would have to use the straps on them.