Straps or chains?

[TMFabrication]

Two 20' chains, 4 binders, to the axles on trucks. For cars, I prefer straps. Easier to find places to hook straps to, than to find places to wrap a chain around on a car.

 

[TQJ CJ5]

I am pleased to report that with the information I found on this website and the confidence it provided in selecting proper tie-down products, I towed my Jeep over Snoqualmie pass and up to (almost) the top of Manastash ridge using 4 heavy duty ratchet straps with 4 axle straps. Worked out really well. The Jeep hardly moved at all even over all those annoying washboard sections on FS3330. Pics below:

And one pic of the Jeep just up from the entrance of 311 Shoestring trail. Man, there are some tight sections on that trail even for a CJ5. Granted, I'm pretty tall and my turning radius with 38's isn't too amazing. AND, I'm glad I went from East to West (ended up at the riders camp, I think). There was one loose, off camber climb that would have been a bit nerve-wracking to descend.

All in all it was a great weekend. I love the area and wish I could have wheeled more but it was only my Jeep up there and I didn't want to push the envelope. Trails completed: Wells Meadow up to Quartz mtn peak, Frost Mtn Lookout and the Shoestring.

 

[1 grumpy]

God I hate those uhaul surge brake setup's

 

[TQJ CJ5]

yeah, I didn't really understand when or how they worked, but I gather they were not being applied when the truck brakes were. after coming down from the top of Manastash ridge, the truck brakes did not like me much even though I was in 1st gear and trying to keep off them as much as possible.

 

[1 grumpy]

And did they tell you that after about a mile stop and turn the nut on the hitch a quarter turn to tighten it...

 

[TQJ CJ5]

I had to turn that quite a few times. kept loosening up (assuming you're referring to the square knob that when rotated tightens the hitch assembly to hitch ball)

 

[1 grumpy]

Yeah they didn't tell me anything about that and lost the trailer and rig going down too do the shore potral cleanup one year save it but ****ed up the rear end of my motorhome ****en assholes!!

 

[GaryTJ]

I use both chain and straps. I have a header bar that I run the ft bumper up on and chain it to it. Then use a strap to remove all the slop from the chain. Don't even really need anything on the rear, but use a single strap to pull the suspension down tight just to eliminate any movement. Stays rock solid on the trailer even at 90mph.

 

[blackcj71]

I ended up going with 4 Macs straps, so far i like them first time using them the rears came loose, i dunno if itwas because they stretched or i just didnt have them tight enough. But all in all so far:awesomework:

 

[NotMatt]

I ended up going with 4 Macs straps, so far i like them first time using them the rears came loose, i dunno if itwas because they stretched or i just didnt have them tight enough. But all in all so far:awesomework:

Nuzzy said his stretched a bit on the first use and came a little loose. I'm sure they recommend to pull over and check them someway into the first trip with 'em, cause they do stretch a bit.

 

[1 grumpy]

When I get a trailer it'll have chain's and binders.Just because I think there going to be the best for me..

 

[iceman1]

the best thing for you is to stay home and watch www.youporn.con .....lol:flipoff:

 

[1 grumpy]

Sorry about your motorhome icy you should have told me not to take a **** in the tolet lol

 

[iceman1]

i think I want chains,,,,they'll beat you better:fawkdancesmiley:

 

[blackcj71]

Nuzzy said his stretched a bit on the first use and came a little loose. I'm sure they recommend to pull over and check them someway into the first trip with 'em, cause they do stretch a bit.

i stopped in sultan:haha: :haha: :haha: