60 on a trailer-strap/chain

[timbercruiser]

OK gang, I now have acces to a trailer that will haul my 40 and sometimes 60 (to get it to the shop). How big should the straps and or chains be?

As much as I hate ratchet straps, I know they work the best. I need to know what size or rating to get.

 

[Texx]

Regular 2" ratchet strap will work fine, like you get at home depot

 

[FJTOYMAN]

As big as you can get. When straping loads I alway overkill. You never know when some a-hole will cut you off or somthing. The last thing I want is to loose my cruiser off the trailer because my strap broke or came loose. I also set the ebrake and leave it in gear.
My .02

 

[hodag]

I always use chains and chain-binders. The trick I used towing my FJ55 from Utah to Nebraska was to air down the tires, chain it down as tight as I could, the re-air the tires. I checked the chains after about 20 miles, then again at 100. Never had a problem.

Ive used straps for short jaunts across town, but I prefer chain.

Hodag

 

[Clutchee]

Might be saying something you already know but be careful of the brake lines behind the front axle housing...have seen & heard of people loading & straping down Cruisers & forgeting about the brake line-get to event or whereever & line has been pinched.

As far as straps-I think they are considered the 3" wide load straps around the axle is fine. Just check at fuel stops to make sure still taught. Oh yea...parking brake set.

 

[timbercruiser]

Thanks guys-I didn't want it to go flying off because the straps were too small.

 

[toddslater]

I've used these guys straps for @ 15 years and never a problem. Here is a link that also tells you how to:

http://www.mrproducts.com/index.php?func=html&page=tie_down_tips

 

[Cookiemonster]

Home Depot but if overkill is really your thing then here ya go.

http://www.bairstow.com/cargo4.htm