Ratchet strap recommendations for trailering, Bought new trailer need some advice |
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Ratchet strap recommendations for trailering, Bought new trailer need some advice |
North Coast Jim |
Apr 10 2018, 03:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 11-December 15 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 19,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Just bought this new aluminum trailer to haul my toys around. The setup for this trailer is 4 D ring points set 16' apart in the length and 4'8' in the width. How to strap down a 914 for safe hauling. Thanks all.
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tygaboy |
Apr 10 2018, 03:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,427 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
MACS makes a really nice set of straps. They can be had with shorty straps that can be threaded through wheels, around trailing arms, etc.
Available from lots of places. http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/ |
mepstein |
Apr 10 2018, 06:27 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,507 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If the straps are long, I like to cross at least one set. If they are really short, crossing isn’t important. You can use wheel straps with the tie downs or a suspension point like the A arms or rear shocks. Where you tie it down may depend on valences, spoilers or exhaust. I probably towed 50 different Porsche’s in the last two years and never had an issue. Just have to find a secure point and use common sense.
It’s always good to drive a couple miles and make a hard stop and then recheck the straps. |
campbellcj |
Apr 10 2018, 09:58 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,570 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
The tie-down loops that go on the rear shock bolts are very handy. I got my straps at Pegasus as I recall, but any of the good-quality webbed ratchet straps will do the trick. There was at least one really detailed towing thread here not that long ago, as I recall.
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slivel |
Apr 11 2018, 01:55 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
I've used this retailer and am pleased with the price/quality.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tie_Down_Straps.aspx |
slivel |
Apr 11 2018, 02:02 PM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
The tie-down loops that go on the rear shock bolts are very handy. I got my straps at Pegasus as I recall, but any of the good-quality webbed ratchet straps will do the trick. There was at least one really detailed towing thread here not that long ago, as I recall. Yes I use these. It's been a long time but I think that I got them from Paragon. They MIGHT be 944 style with hole enlarged to fit 914 shock bolt. |
North Coast Jim |
Apr 11 2018, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 11-December 15 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 19,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Just bought this new aluminum trailer to haul my toys around. The setup for this trailer is 4 D ring points set 16' apart in the length and 4'8' in the width. How to strap down a 914 for safe hauling. Thanks all. Thanks all I ordered from MACs. Will be wrapping the rear suspension. |
EdwardBlume |
Apr 11 2018, 06:26 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Home Depot has big long straps that work. Cut down the fronts if you use the a arms. Carry a 5th just in case.
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EdwardBlume |
Apr 11 2018, 06:27 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Nice trailer BTW!
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GaroldShaffer |
Apr 11 2018, 08:49 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I have been towing 914s (and other Porsche cars) for well over 20 yrs. I always hook on the A-arm up front and then through the rear tires in back. If you are worried about marking up your rear rims then side a hand towel under the strap, it won't come out once the strap is tighten down.
I also have a small strap the goes around the trailing arm then hook a steel chain on it and hook up to a rear D -ring as a safetything "just in case I hit the brakes hard and the car moves forward (that has NEVER happen , but you never know). Nice trailer btw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached image(s) |
Andyrew |
Apr 12 2018, 07:35 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I go through the wheels front and back. But I have big open wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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ValcoOscar |
Apr 12 2018, 07:42 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,468 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
I have been towing 914s (and other Porsche cars) for well over 20 yrs. I always hook on the A-arm up front and then through the rear tires in back. If you are worried about marking up your rear rims then side a hand towel under the strap, it won't come out once the strap is tighten down. I also have a small strap the goes around the trailing arm then hook a steel chain on it and hook up to a rear D -ring as a safetything "just in case I hit the brakes hard and the car moves forward (that has NEVER happen , but you never know). Nice trailer btw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thank you Garold...I will do the same. Here's my Route 66 trailer that I need to finish by next week. Kinda hard with work and a few side projects. |
campbellcj |
Apr 12 2018, 07:05 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,570 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Good call re always carrying extra straps. The straps are extremely strong and durable but the ratchets can jam or break.
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