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  • Do Horizontal E Track Installs Require Recessed Mounting
  • You would not need to recess the installation of the E-Track Trailer Cargo Control # E19148 to mount it horizontally. If you really wanted to you could, but it definitely wouldn't be required and people install these without it all the time. I attached a picture of an E track system installed horizontally on a trailer without them having to be recess mounted.
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  • Will Ultra-Fab Wheel Net Work with Maxey Tow Dolly for 2016 Toyota Camry
  • The Ultra-Fab Wheel Net # UF46-700034 that you referenced is a universal-type wheel net so the manufacturer doesn't list specific tow dollies compatible with the straps. You will want to take a look at your Maxey Tow Dolly and the size of the wheels on your 2016 Toyota Camry to determine if the # UF46-700034 wheel net will work for you. If your Maxey Tow Dolly has a ratchet strap that will accommodate a 2 inch strap, the # UF46-700034 will work well with the dolly. The hooks on the wheel...
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  • Towing Recommendations with a Toyota Prius
  • When I researched the weight of your Vespa LX50 it exceeds the Class 1 hitch tongue weight that would be compatible with a cargo carrier. An alternative would be to tow your Vespa behind your vehicle using a utility trailer. Although Toyota doesn't recommend towing with your vehicle, if you choose to do it anyway here is an option I can offer you since the recommended towing weight on the hitch is higher. I would recommend the Draw-Tite brand hitch # 24847 and drawbar # 3593. We offer...
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  • Hitch Load Extender with Greatest Distance from Hitch Pin Hole to Nearest Upright Contact Point
  • Yes, the Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender with 350-Pound Capacity, part # EM07605, does offer the greatest distance from the pin hole to upright position of all of our hitch load extenders. It, along with the other Erickson Big Bed Junior models, offers 11 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest contact point in the upright position. I've linked to a video review of this extender.
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  • Recommended Cargo Carriers Popular With A 2012 Honda CR-V
  • For your 2012 Honda CR-V, there are two different trailer hitch receiver sizes, so a couple different popular options due to that. For a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver, the most popular is the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches lbs # C18145. This carrier has a straight shank for greater ground clearance, but it does not have a folding feature. The sides and the metal floor provide many attachment points for tie down straps like # EM04418 or the Cargo Net 36" x 48" # CS54FR. I recommend...
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  • Installing the E-Track Wood Beam Socket For Standard Lumber
  • Once the E-Track Wood Beam Socket for Standard 2" Lumber - Qty 1 # 59149 has a beam screwed in at both ends, it cannot be removed without unscrewing the wood beam. The beam would need to be lifted straight up and out of the hanger to allow movement and then be screwed back in place in its new location. You will be able to use the same piece of lumber cut to width over and over again, but it will need to be removed to change location of the hangers in the track.
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  • What Ramps do You Recommend for Loading My 1,150 Pound ATV?
  • For your 1,150 pound ATV with 10" wide tires, I recommend the Erickson Arched Loading Ramps - Center Fold - Aluminum # EM07441-2. These ramps have an overall weight capacity of 1,500 pounds and measure 90" long x 12" wide. With these specifications, the ramps are perfect for loading your ATV. The ramps also come with hinges that allow you to fold that ramps in half for easy storage and transport.
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  • Available Items to be Used on Erickson E-Tracks
  • I have linked our selection of items that can be used on the Erickson E-Tracks # E19148 that we carry. A couple of examples are the E-Track Wood Beam Socket # 59149 and the Brophy Vertical Tool Holder # ETVH
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  • Is Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net # EM58522 a Single Strap or a Pair
  • The Erickson Adjustable Ratcheting Wheel Net # EM58522 is a single tie-down strap. It offers a safe working load limit (WLL) of 3333-lbs and can be used with any tire size from 14- to 29-inches. Straps should always be chosen according to their safe working load limit (WLL). The item being towed must not exceed the WLL of the strap being used. To determine the maximum load, or break strength, of the tow strap, simply multiply the WLL by 3. The WLL is always one-third (1/3) of the maximum load.
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  • Recommended Solution to Add Cross Bars and Bed Extender to Retrax XR on 2019 Ram 1500 for Kayak
  • To add a rack to your Retrax XR tonneau cover I recommend using the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-58 and Tonneau Cover Adapter Kit # Y01155. Once you install this rack you can use the Yakima Long Arm # Y01149 to give you a long and secure platform for the kayak. This combo will give you a great setup capable of handling your Old Town Autopilot 120 kayak, and pretty much anything else you can throw at it. The OverHaul HD is one of the only racks that is designed...
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  • How to Secure Portable Generator to Trailer A-Frame
  • You can try fitting the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier # CC-255 sideways but it wasn't designed to be installed that way so I recommend installing it the correct way and routing your wiring to it that way. This will fit A-Frames that are 12" - 52" wide and frame height of 3-1/2" - 6-1/2". As long as your A-Frame fits within these specs it will fit just fine. You can secure the portable generator to the platform using straps like the Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # E01418...
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  • Width of Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender
  • The Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender # EM07605 has a load bar which is 51 inches so your cargo would need to be under that width in order to fit. It fits in 2 inch hitch receivers, has a weight capacity of 350 lbs and will require a hitch pin and clip such as # PC3, though I recommend using an anti-rattle lock such as # 63232. I've added links to video reviews of this product for you to take a look at.
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  • Actual Size of Carabiners on Erickson Bungee Cord with Aluminum Carabiners EM07037
  • I went to our warehouse and measured one of the Erickson Bungee Cord with Aluminum Carabiners # EM07037. The carabiners themselves each measure 2-3/4-inches long x 1-1/4-inches wide measured to their outside edges. The overall end-to-end length, unstretched, on the sample I measured was 19-3/4-inches. Since the actual length of this item might vary slightly from piece to piece the manufacturer specifies it as having a nominal length of 18-inches.
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  • Best Tarp For Protecting 20' X 7' Flat Bed Car Hauler During Storage
  • The Erickson Industrial-Grade Truck/Trailer Tarp # EM57046 is going to be our best cover to protect your flat bed car hauler during storage. This cover is 20' long and 10' wide so it will also cover your fenders as well. The tarp has a polyethylene coating to help resist UV and water damage over time. Be sure to use some good Rubber Straps # EM06704 to secure the tarp on your trailer. These will not dry out and break like other bungee cord straps.
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  • Recommended Solution for Tie Downs on Floor of Suretrac Aluminum Trailer
  • I do have a solution for you, but I think welding something to the floor is going to really limit where you can place things to have them tied down. I don't think you're going to be able to get away from the issue with galvanic corrosion since most tie downs are going to be steel, you can still use a steel system on the aluminum floor as long as there is some sort of barrier between the two surfaces-rubber, plastic, wood, etc.. With all of that said, I've got 2 options for you to consider....
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  • Front Mounted Receiver Hitch Recommended for 2020 Ram 3500 Truck
  • We do offer a front mounted receiver for your 2020 Ram 3500, part # DT36MR (does not work with diesel models). The hitch as a vertical pull limit of 500 lbs, which means that as long as the dirt bike and its carrier doesn't weigh more than 500 lbs, it'll work just fine for you. If you don't yet have a carrier, I'd recommend the Ultra-Fab # UF48-979033 which can handle bikes weighing up to 500 lbs with tires up to 5 inches wide. Ratchet straps like # EM31353 would work well to secure the...
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  • Will the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Ladder Rack Fit My 2021 Toyota Tacoma (5-Ft. Bed)?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortuantely, there are no models of the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Cantilever that will fit your 2021 Toyota Tacoma (5ft. bed with or without rail deck system). However, the next best solution as far as weight capacity and functionality is the T-Rac Pro2 Ladder Rack for Toyota Tacoma - Fixed Mount # TH37005XT. As far as fitment, the T-Rac Pro2 will fit 5-foot beds on your 2021 Toyota Tacoma with or without the rail deck system. The T-Rac...
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  • Can The Erickson Lift Sling for Personal Watercraft # EM02000 Be Used To Support Ski For a Few Days?
  • With the Erickson Lift Sling for Personal Watercraft # EM02000 being constructed of polyester straps this is the main reason it is only for temporary lifting and moving. It should not be used to hold the watercraft for any extended period of time. With using your Davit lift you would want to lift the watercraft out of the water and place it on a Dolly # CE27575 or other way of keeping the watercraft out of the water.
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  • Straps for 15K Truck and Trailer Winch # E52801
  • The straps that we recommend for the truck and trailer winch # E52801 are 25 feet long, # 4821HD-27F, and 27 feet long, # 4821XW-27F, but I would not go any longer than that. The tightening bar is sold separately, # E02803. Depending on how the winch is oriented it could be a left hand or a right hand. It would mount to a flat surface using the flat base so there really isn't a right side up. The mounting of this winch is situational so it is very versatile and should work well no matter...
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  • Best Way to Transport 2 Paddleboards on 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport Hardtop
  • Your Jeep Wrangler with its hard top gives you two options for paddleboard transport. One is VERY low in cost and simple to use. Roof racks are available for your hardtop and these would allow use of a paddleboard carrier but not the discontinued Thule SUP Taxi Paddleboard Carrier that you referenced (this carrier requires a minimum crossbar spread of 24-inches and the racks only provide 18-inches of spread). The link provided shows these roof racks, which include the most cost-effective...
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