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dave in australia · 08-01-2010, 02:05 AM

One thing that hasn't been mentioned, unless I missed it, is always secure/tie/hitch/strap the load to the unsuspended parts of the car. The axles are the best points. I've seen cars tied down by the bumpers and other such bits. If you use the suspended parts, the bounce of the car on the trailer will allow the straps/chains to continually be loose then tight. This can allow load binders to release, straps to fray then break and other unwanted similar events.

08-01-2010, 02:05 AM	#28
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,262	Re: Questions about trailering from a newbie. One thing that hasn't been mentioned, unless I missed it, is always secure/tie/hitch/strap the load to the unsuspended parts of the car. The axles are the best points. I've seen cars tied down by the bumpers and other such bits. If you use the suspended parts, the bounce of the car on the trailer will allow the straps/chains to continually be loose then tight. This can allow load binders to release, straps to fray then break and other unwanted similar events.