Recommendations for trailer tie down points?

[Sir Nick]

Hello gents.  I'm due to pick up my car from Scotland to trailer it back to Bristol later this month.

I would welcome any recommendations for tie points, or points to avoid!  One obvious one is the front towing eye to use.

Cheers

[John Scherrer]

Lots written up here on this subject ..

This has some useful info :-

http://forum.atomclub.com/https://atomclub.com/phpbbnew/viewtopic.php?t=18.msg15936#msg15936

[Sir Nick]

Yes very helpful, thank you!

[Bruce Fielding]

(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.

[Sir Nick]

Ha ha, good advice Bruce.  I'd like to cover it on the trailer, not only to stop rubber necking, but from what I've read a tarp won't stay put, or may cause damage.

[wasp]

Covered trailer is a good way to go if you can.

Nobody bothers you and you don't turn up at the track with a car that looks like
you've been spraying it with mud, just for fun.

Cheers,

Stu