Mounting E-Track for Hauling Motorcycle on 8 x 5 Trailer

Updated 03/11/2020 | Published 03/10/2020

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

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CargoSmart Horizontal or Vertical X Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 667 lbs - 2' Long

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Erickson E Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring - 2" Wide x 8-1/4" Long - 1,200 lbs

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Erickson E Track Strap with Ratchet - 2" Wide x 12' Long - 1,165 lbs

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Question:

I see lots of questions about mounting E track to wood floors of trailers for motorcycle tie down. I have a trailer that rides behind the 5th wheel. It is 8 feet wide and 5 feet long. The 900# bike rides perpendicular to the direction of travel. The trailer has a 3/4inch wood floor. Would four, 2 foot 2000# E tracks, one at each corner and screwed down at every hole with one backer plate per track be sufficient for safe none worry travel? Thank you

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

That's a great question. I believe your installation method for the Erickson Horizontal E-Track # EM59150 sounds like a great plan as long as you have the tracks facing the direction of travel. Basically the E-Track was designed around this and that is the most safe way to secure cargo.

To secure your 900 lb bike you can either use the Erickson E-Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring # E59143 with your current ratchet straps or you can update to the Erickson E-Track Strap with Ratchet # EM59136 which would mount directly into the E-Track.

If you'd like an alternative that gives you more of a versatile mounting option the I recommend the CargoSmart X-Track # 3481769 which essentially allows you to mount the rails either in the direction of travel or perpendicular to the direction of travel. You can always use E-Track accessories in these as well.

expert reply by: Jon G