See what our Experts say about this Brophy Trailer Tie Down Anchors

• Tie-Down Recommendation for Bulldog Winch Ratcheting Wheel Tie-Down Strap
  The Bulldog Winch Ratcheting Wheel Tie-Down Strap # BDW20362 is designed to connect to a D-Ring type of connection point so you wouldn't need to install an e-track on your trailer. For your application I recommend installing the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate # RR5K for your anchor points since you want them to be directly in-line with your tires and not offset like your current tie-down anchors. The Brophy kit mentioned above comes with a backing plate and installation...
  view full answer...
  
• Does the Orientation of the Backing Plate Matter on the Brophy Tie Down Part # RR5K
  The orientation of the backing plate on the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate part # RR5K does not matter. I called my contact at C.R. Brophy Machine Works to confirm this as well. The reason one side is longer is because different situations will require different clearances. Whichever way gives you the most clearance will be the way you will want to install it. I have attached a sample install video on this tie down for you as well.
  view full answer...
• Do Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchors LRB1 Need Backing Plate
  Hi Daniel, A steel backing plate is recommended for the surface mount Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor # LRB1. We don't have one specifically for this so you'll have to find it locally at a hardware store, or we have options that do come with backing plates, the Brophy D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor with Backing Plate # DR1S or recessed Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor with Backing Plate # RR5K.
  view full answer...
• Can Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor Install on Steel Floor
  Hey Pete, yes the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate # RR5K can be installed on a steel deck trailer. I found a picture we got from a customer that installed it on a diamond plate steel floor for you to check out as well.
  view full answer...
• Can The Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchors Be Used On An Open Deck Trailer?
  Hello Don; yes, you can use the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchors # RR5K on the wooden floor of your open trailer. It is actually quite common for these to be used on open flat-bed trailers, like you can see in the picture below.
  view full answer...
• Tie Down Anchors Made In USA
  We have the Buyers Products 5/8" Forged D-Ring With 4-Hole Integral Mounting Bracket # 337B40MP which is made in the USA. Most of the Tie-Down Anchors we carry are made overseas but there are a few exceptions with most of them being weld-on only. We also have the following weld-on options made in the USA: Buyers Products 1" Forged 360 Rotating 55 Angled D-Ring With Weld-On Mounting Bracket # 337B52 Buyers Products 1" Forged Steel D-Ring With Weld-On Mounting Bracket - 55 Degree Bend...
  view full answer...
• What Grade Bolts Come with Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down, # RR5K
  The bolts included with the Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down, # RR5K, are marked 307A. This indicates they are Grade A hardware as determined by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials). I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
  view full answer...
• Will Backing Plate of Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor # RR5K Prevent Anchor From Ripping Out
  Depends on the condition of the wood but the backing plate of the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate # RR5K that you referenced is designed to distribute the weight so that it does not easily rip through the wood. I attached a picture of what the backing plate looks like installed. If the floor is strong enough for the weight of your snowmobile it's going to be strong enough for the backing plate to be effective.
  view full answer...
  
• Tie-Downs to Secure UTV to Aluminum Trailer
  Since you have an aluminum trailer I suggest using a tie-down that has a backing plate like # RR5K. This will help reinforce the tie-down since aluminum may not hold up. It would be even better if you can install the tie-downs to the frame of the trailer. This tie-down has a 5,000 pound capacity so that won't be an issue for your UTV. To avoid any oxidation or reaction between the aluminum and steel you should use some sort of gasket material. Pretty much anything that can be cut to...
  view full answer...
• Can the Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down with Backing Plate be Used on an Aluminum Trailer Floor
  The backing plate that comes with the tie down, # RR5K, is strong enough for its 5,000 pound capacity so no additional support is needed for it. I recommend placing the tie downs so that the are over the frame of the trailer where the most support is. If they are bolted to the frame, that would be the strongest point.
  view full answer...
• Installing D-Ring Surface Mount Tie-Down Anchors on a Aluminum Snowmobile Trailer
  The Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor - Bolt-On - 3-1/2" Wide - Surface Mount - 1,600 lbs # SR15-C are steel anchors with a zinc finish. Although the zinc finish will help avoid galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals, the connection by drilling into the aluminum frame is not the best option. It is true the frame will typically be a stronger connection point than the wood deck, but in this case the wood is a better option when secured close to the frame yet not touching it. A good option...
  view full answer...
  
• Choosing D-Ring Cargo Tie Downs for Toy Hauler Trailer
  We offer D-ring tie down products with working load limit (WLL) ratings from 330-lbs, as with the Brophy # SR10-C, up to more than 15,500-lbs, as with the weld-on Curt D-ring # C83780. The Brophy D-ring # RR01-C you referenced has a WLL of 400-lbs, half of what you need to match your other D-ring, if it is indeed rated for 2500-lbs breaking strength. Note that such parts carry two types of ratings, a breaking strength and a working load limit (WLL). Straps and anchors must be selected...
  view full answer...
• Does a Recessed D-Ring have to be Positioned Any Certain Way in a Trailer
  No, you can mount a recessed D-ring in any orientation you need and it will perform the same and have the same rating. I recommend # RR5K because it comes with a backing plate and hardware. It is rated for 5,000 pounds limited to the capacity of the surface it is attached to. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
  view full answer...
• Installing Brophy D-Rings on OSB Trailer Flooring
  When used along with a steel backing plate, the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor # LRB1 that you referenced should offer enough support to provide a safe anchor point on the wooden T-Grade OSB flooring on your trailer. With that being said, a better option might be with the Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate # RR5K for your application, as it features a larger surface area on the D-Ring mount to better disperse weight and also includes the backing plate for installation. It has...
  view full answer...
• Need a Winch for Loading and Unloading a Car Into an Enclosed Car Hauler Trailer
  The Bulldog Winch Powersports Series UTV Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,000 lbs # BDW15012, that you selected is a great choice for the application that you need a winch for. This winch is designed primarily for race car trailers, open and enclosed and will control the cable feed in and out so you could stop the vehicle at any point when loading and would not have to worry about a runaway vehicle when unloading. For installing the winch in the trailer it is hard to make a...
  view full answer...
• Is 3/4 Inch Plywood Floor Adequate for D-Ring Tie Down Anchors with Backing Plate for 3,000 lb Car
  The Brophy D-Ring Tie Down Anchor w Backing Plate - Bolt-On - 1/2" Wide - Recessed - 1,600 lbs # RR5K are rated for 5,000 lbs break strength and will work just fine with your application. The 3/4 inch plywood floor is very strong and with the backing plate you won't have any issues with a 3,000 lb car. Any of the options you gave of adding another sheet of plywood or adding a plate between your subframe rails will strengthen your hold so it really comes down to your peace of mind. ...
  view full answer...
  
• Does it Matter Which Way the D-Ring of Part # RR5K Faces
  It doesn't really matter which direction you install the D-ring part # RR5K as long as the tie-down you plan to use can easily attach to the loop you would be fine. I attached a link to the install video you referenced as well.
  view full answer...
• Size of Hole Saw to Use to Install the Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down RR5K
  The 3-1/4 inch diameter hole to install the part # RR5K is the correct dimension to use. We actually even had a customer come back and say they did it with a 3 inch hole saw. I attached a link to the install video you mentioned as well.
  view full answer...
• Does it Matter Which Way the Backing Plate Faces in Trailer D-Ring Tie Down, # RR5K
  The backing plate can be placed as needed as long as it can be installed properly. As long as the strap is secure, it will not make much difference which way the hole is oriented. I recommend having it placed in such a way as to be further from the tire which would allow for a little more flexibility of what size item you could place in the space between them.
  view full answer...
• What Size Hole Is Required To Mount The Brophy # RR05 Recessed 5K Trailer Tie-Down D-Ring
  In order to mount the Brophy Recessed Trailer Tie-Down D-Ring # RR05, you will need a hole that is 3-3/8 inches in diameter. We recommend you use the backing plate system if you are not attaching this to either a trailer framer or trailer with a steel bed.The Brophy # RR5K includes the backing plate and all necessary hardware. I have attached a short video showing an installation of the tie-down kit.
  view full answer...
• Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors for Use on Car Hauler Trailer
  We offer a range of stake pocket tie downs for truck and trailer applications that can be seen on the link provided. Most of these products are intended for use on trucks where the vehicle stake pocket dimensions are known, but we also offer universal-fit types that may be better suited to your trailer application. For example, Putco offers their Push-Up Tie-Downs # P99901 that are made of stainless steel and which offer a 1000-lb capacity per pair. Brophy offers a stake pocket tie down...
  view full answer...
  
• Best Tie-Down Recommendation for a Pine Wood Floor Flatbed Trailer Carrying Motorcycles
  I think installing the Recessed Trailer D-Ring, # RR5K, that you have referenced, would be better than # LRB1, because the backing plate is going to help distribute the load from the ring which would be better for your wood decking and make for stronger connection points. If you use this kit with the backing plate an attachment to the frame is not required as the backing plate, which would be underneath the wood floor, would prevent the hardware from pulling out. The only down side to...
  view full answer...
• How To Install The Brophy Trailer D-Ring Tie Down, # RR5K, On A Wood Trailer Floor
  You can attach the Brophy Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down with Backing Plate, # RR5K, most anywhere on a trailer. The recessed D-Ring is designed to be recessed in a wood surface (floor, wall) and using the steel backing plate will make a stronger tie down point. To be able to recess the tie down ring in the wood you will have to drill a 3-1/4 inch hole in the wood and then, using the backing plate as a template, drill the 4 holes for the mounting bolts. Then, with the steel backing...
  view full answer...
• Are Brophy Trailer D-Ring Tie Downs # RR05 Suitable for Use on a Car Trailer
  According to my contact at Brophy, their # RR05 Trailer D-Ring Tie Down has a working load limit of 1600-lbs and a break strength of 5,000-lbs. (Working Load Limit or WLL is the maximum burden that should be put on the device in daily use.) This makes this sturdy 2-1/2-lb tie down perfect for use on a car hauler trailer. In a typical trailer configuration with four or more of these tie downs being used at the same time you will have at least 20,000-lbs of capacity for securing the loaded...
  view full answer...