Best Way To Secure a Vehicle To a Trailer
Question:
What is the best way to secure a 2018 chevy equinox on a flatbed trailer? Is there any info on preferred tie down points? I do not see anything in the owners manual.
asked by: Bill P
Expert Reply:
The best way to secure a vehicle to trailer is with a wheel net. This takes the guess work out of finding tie-down points on the vehicle and it's the most secure method. The easiest option would be to install e-tracks like the etrailer Horizontal E-Track part # e42VR and then use the Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet part # EM58523.
If you don't want to install tracks then you can use the traditional style, the SmartStraps Ratcheting Wheel Net with Snap Hooks part # 348851.
Products Referenced in This Question
SmartStraps Ratcheting Wheel Net with Snap Hooks - 3,333 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- Ratchet Strap
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- SmartStraps
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etrailer Horizontal E Track - Black Powder Coated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 94" Long - Qty 4
- E Track
- E Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 4-15/16 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 8 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Erickson E-Track Wheel Tie-Down Strap with Roller Idler and Ratchet - 2" x 12' - 1,100 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- 11 - 20 Feet Long
- Ratchet Strap
- 851 - 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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