Spacing the Tracks When Installing E-Track to Metal Floor of Car Hauler

Updated 05/16/2016 | Published 05/12/2016

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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 4' Long - Qty 1

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$26.01

Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet - 2" x 12' - 1,100 lbs

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Question:

I am installing tracks 2 parallel tracks in by 24 ft car hauler. Do you recommend placing tracks right under the tires of a car or slightly wider? Regarding the rating for tracks- is this for the clips or this for the track interfaces themselves?

asked by: Ed A

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you are planning on using an E-track wheel strap like the part # EM58523 (which would be your best and easiest option for securing the vehicle), you would want to space the E-track sections the exact same width as the tires on your vehicle.

Right down the middle like in the picture I attached would be ideal.

The ratings for the tracks is the amount of weight they can secure.

So part # EM19147 can secure up to 6,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C