by Bruce Fielding » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:37 am
(From that link)
There is a 'factory approved' method which involves three strong ratchet straps. This assumes the car is on the trailer with the engine towards the towing vehicle (weight distribution). The ones to the front wheels are just looped around the lower front suspension arms, as close to the chassis as possible. The rear one goes through the back of the chassis, sort of looping in and out to hold the car back. Then just tighten it all up - not overtight, but secure. I used to use the 'over and around the wheels' method, but that's a pain, and this is just as secure and much easier...
(Not from that link)
Make sure that the straps don't rub because they'll damage the paint. On a long jopurney like that I would stop a couple of times to check.
Also you will find that rubberneckers box you in on highways, which can be annoying. Adopt a zen-like approach.
(From that link)
There is a 'factory approved' method which involves three strong ratchet straps. This assumes the car is on the trailer with the engine towards the towing vehicle (weight distribution). The ones to the front wheels are just looped around the lower front suspension arms, as close to the chassis as possible. The rear one goes through the back of the chassis, sort of looping in and out to hold the car back. Then just tighten it all up - not overtight, but secure. I used to use the 'over and around the wheels' method, but that's a pain, and this is just as secure and much easier...
(Not from that link)
Make sure that the straps don't rub because they'll damage the paint. On a long jopurney like that I would stop a couple of times to check.
Also you will find that rubberneckers box you in on highways, which can be annoying. Adopt a zen-like approach.