Choosing a trailer
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(→Securing your load) |
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*Tie-down loops or rails can be used for extra support. Rebar makes a decent tie-down rail, and the ridges on it provide traction for tie-down straps and rope. | *Tie-down loops or rails can be used for extra support. Rebar makes a decent tie-down rail, and the ridges on it provide traction for tie-down straps and rope. | ||
*Use tire hold-down straps to contain the front wheels of the hauled vehicle. | *Use tire hold-down straps to contain the front wheels of the hauled vehicle. | ||
+ | *If at all possible, use "D" rings, floor mounted for extra security. Never "hook" to the deck's lower frame, or rails not intended for securing heavy loads. | ||
===Miscellaneous towing tips=== | ===Miscellaneous towing tips=== |