Tie Downs

[gmpower6]

Well i finally got a trailer now what tie down's to buy? Also a place to buy a set of them? Any info on the straps you guy's use and maybe some pictures of the straps tie down on the buick.

Thanks Sean

 

[bruce]

Well i finally got a trailer now what tie down's to buy? Also a place to buy a set of them? Any info on the straps you guy's use and maybe some pictures of the straps tie down on the buick.

Ratcheting Chain Binders, and use chains.
Trailer Supply, as well as most parts houses either have them in stock, or can get them. PRICE SHOP, for the binders, they vary tremendously. The overcenter ones, aren't too bad, but be sure to get the ones that are adjustable.

The nylon straps, while they cost less, just a real time waster compared to the chain method.

And when using binders, take some nylon tie straps with you, to safety the handle from flopping around.

There are some holes in the front frame horns that I *hook to, and then nylon straps criss crossing back from the differential. These pics are with the over center type chain binders.

 

[JP87GN]

You can go to Home Depot and buy Keeper tie straps for about $13 each and cut them to fit because they are like 27' long. I have 4 8' pro tie downs from a trailer supply store and they are barely long enough and they cost about $130 for the set.