- Sep 1, 2005
- 704
I have experimented with various methods for securing the GT in my enclosed trailer. Several weeks ago, I had a car delivered and I liked the tie-down system that the professional hauler used. I ordered a set for myself and I am very happy with the ease and security of the system. I can strap the car in in less than fifteen minutes, and I don't have to mess with going through the wheels.
While I am sure that many already know of this system, I thought it might be useful for future readers who are trying to figure out the best way to strap down the GT. So, I respectfully submit this thread as a resource that I wish I would have had the first time I hauled my GT.
The system includes a single tie down strap with three rubber blocks fastened to the strap, a ratcheting strap, and a tension pulley to guide the strap below the body on the way to the e-track tie down. You'll notice that each strap terminates with an etrack attachment. You will need four of these combinations, one at each corner of the car. While some may prefer a wheel net, I'm not crazy about the idea of the net making contact with the face of the wheel during the haul. According to the pros, the single strap system is plenty secure.
The system requires etrack to be installed at the same width as the track of the car. For the GT, I had the etrack installed at 64" on center.
I use a winch to pull the car in, since the doors cannot be opened once the car is in the trailer.
Once the car in lined up so that it is centered on the etrack, simply pull it straight in using the winch.
The straping system is very simple. The rubber blocks have teeth in them which go in between the tread blocks.
Once the car is strapped down, make sure you unhook the cable from the tow hook. Never, ever use the tow hook to pull the car against the straps. Doing so will damage the tow hook mounts and cause thousands of dollars of damage.
Hope this is of help for general reference:thumbsup
While I am sure that many already know of this system, I thought it might be useful for future readers who are trying to figure out the best way to strap down the GT. So, I respectfully submit this thread as a resource that I wish I would have had the first time I hauled my GT.
The system includes a single tie down strap with three rubber blocks fastened to the strap, a ratcheting strap, and a tension pulley to guide the strap below the body on the way to the e-track tie down. You'll notice that each strap terminates with an etrack attachment. You will need four of these combinations, one at each corner of the car. While some may prefer a wheel net, I'm not crazy about the idea of the net making contact with the face of the wheel during the haul. According to the pros, the single strap system is plenty secure.
The system requires etrack to be installed at the same width as the track of the car. For the GT, I had the etrack installed at 64" on center.
I use a winch to pull the car in, since the doors cannot be opened once the car is in the trailer.
Once the car in lined up so that it is centered on the etrack, simply pull it straight in using the winch.
The straping system is very simple. The rubber blocks have teeth in them which go in between the tread blocks.
Once the car is strapped down, make sure you unhook the cable from the tow hook. Never, ever use the tow hook to pull the car against the straps. Doing so will damage the tow hook mounts and cause thousands of dollars of damage.
Hope this is of help for general reference:thumbsup
