Determining Capacity Needed for D-Ring Anchors to Safely Tie Down Polaris RZR

Published 09/14/2018

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D-Ring Anchor w/ Backing Plate and Hardware - Bolt-On - Recessed or Surface Mount - 265 lbs

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$11.08

D-Ring Anchor w/ Backing Plate and Hardware - Bolt-On - 3-9/16" Wide - Recessed Mount - 400 lbs

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$11.80

Question:

I noticed these anchors look exactly the same as the ones I have in my Fleetwood Gearbox 260fs. The working load seems a little low though. I see some on Amazon that look exactly like this but have 1,500 stamped on them. Are anchors rated like straps where the working load is a third of the breaking strength? I would like to replace a couple of mine with the same style but the ones you have listed here will not accommodate my Polaris RZR XP4 Turbo. Even if used all 7 of mine which seems a little silly. Also, I dont see a backing plate under my trailer since there is a soft liner covering the entire bottom. They are held in by self tapping lag screws. I want to be safe but cant seem to find the right solution. Thanks

asked by: Jason E

Expert Reply:

The Brophy D-Ring Anchor # RR2K referenced in your question does indeed have a safe working load limit (WLL) of 265 pounds. Its maximum load (break strength) is 800 pounds but when choosing the correct anchors you will need to go by its working load limit. You will just need to make sure that the combined working load limit for the amount of anchors you use meet or exceed the weight of your Polaris PZR.

If these won't be sufficient for the weight of your Polaris then we do have similar anchors available with a higher WLL like the Brophy # RR1K. These have a safe working load limit of 400 pounds (and a maximum load of 1,200 pounds). Like the anchors you were looking at these also come with a backing plate. I do recommend using the tie-down anchors along with the backing plate as this will help to reinforce the trailer's surface where the anchor is attached.

I have attached a short video demonstration that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R