Can E-Track be Mounted Perpendicular to UTV

Updated 04/23/2021 | Published 04/21/2021

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Question:

I see over the wheel straps secured to e-track mounted the length of a trailer, parallel to the wheel. I dont want to deal with making sure the tire is on the e-track if possible. I am considering mounting a 1 or 2foot length of e-track fore and aft of each tire width wise on the trailer, perpendicular to the wheel and securing my UTV with tire straps. This way I just need to get the tires between the e-track rather than on top of it. Is there any reason to not use e-track this way? Should I use horizontal or vertical e-track?

asked by: Collin P

Expert Reply:

That's a good question and we have had a number of people wanting to do the same thing, but e-track does need to be mounted parallel to your UTV, in the direction of travel. Wheel straps pulling to the side, opposite the direction of travel, can put undue stress on the straps with what is essentially a moving load.

So what you will want is horizontal e-track with wheel straps:

- Erickson Horizontal E-Track - 4 Feet # EM19147 or 5 Feet # E19148

- Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet # EM58523

I have added some links below to video reviews for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S