‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1 Print
Hot Topic (More than 10 Replies) Car Hauling Tips (Read 4968 times)
 
macrisel
Flatfender Master
Owner Member 2012
*****
Offline


Always in the middle of
a project

Posts: 639
Location: Puxico, MO
Joined: 10/18/10
Gender: Male
Car Hauling Tips
09/11/15 at 17:32:11
Print Post  
So the previous thread of car trailers has gotten me a little curious of how everyone straps down there vehicles when they haul them.  What are some of the options that are out there?

When I haul mine, I use one 2" strap looped over the front axle and attatched to D-rings in the floor.  In the back, I put a big clevis in the tow bar and run a 2" strap through it to D-rings in the floor out back.  I also tie my windshield down.

However, after thinking about things, it would probably be safer if I use two individual straps in the front and two in the back.  This might save the jeep from coming off the trailer if one strap broke......

Does anyone use wheel nets or some other means to tie one down?

Photos please! (I'll attach photos of my method when I'm not at work Roll Eyes)
  
Mark
1951 CJ3A  
Photos of build progress:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.62872370588.98281.659115588&type=3&l=93beae7176
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
garage gnome
Flatfender Master
2013 Sponsor Member
*****
Offline


Rustologist

Posts: 1931
Location: Chester
Joined: 02/16/12
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #1 - 09/13/15 at 23:49:08
Print Post  
I always tie vehicles down by the axles. That way, the suspension wont cause the strap to loosen up.
  
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
RedWilly
Project Jeep
2013 Sponsor Member
*
Offline


Flat Fender

Posts: 38
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
Joined: 03/27/13
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #2 - 09/16/15 at 13:51:05
Print Post  
I use these and have no issues. Takes less than 10 minutes to secure and puts no stress on suspension.
http://www.awdirect.com/8-point-trailer-flatbed-tie-down-kit-for-use-with-d-ring...
  
Glen&&&&49 CJ3A
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
RICKG
3A Guru
****
Offline


I never met a mule i didn't
like.

Posts: 264
Location: idaho
Joined: 10/16/12
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #3 - 09/16/15 at 17:42:21
Print Post  
Glen, I'll have to take a look at that set-up when we meet again at the FCT.
  
OD MULE MC51986
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
RedWilly
Project Jeep
2013 Sponsor Member
*
Offline


Flat Fender

Posts: 38
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
Joined: 03/27/13
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #4 - 09/16/15 at 18:55:16
Print Post  
Sounds good Rick. We are staying at the Chalk Creek Campground about a mile from TDR, so one day after a ride swing by. See you Sunday
  
Glen&&&&49 CJ3A
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Tumbleweed
Flatfender Master
2016 Sponsor Member
*****
Offline


49 CJ3A

Posts: 516
Location: Bedford, TX
Joined: 12/10/10
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #5 - 09/18/15 at 13:00:39
Print Post  
Do most folks put the windshield down during towing with a flat bed trailer?

I will be towing with the jeep facing forward not backwards.
  
49 CJ3A - "Smokey"
53 Willys Wagon - "Wylie"
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
garage gnome
Flatfender Master
2013 Sponsor Member
*****
Offline


Rustologist

Posts: 1931
Location: Chester
Joined: 02/16/12
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #6 - 09/19/15 at 11:12:15
Print Post  
I do if the top isn't on.
  
Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
macrisel
Flatfender Master
Owner Member 2012
*****
Offline


Always in the middle of
a project

Posts: 639
Location: Puxico, MO
Joined: 10/18/10
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #7 - 09/21/15 at 17:28:15
Print Post  
I do also.  I strap the windshield down to the grill using the factory strap then I also run a strap from one side of the windshield, under the bumper to the other side of the windshield for insurance...
  
Mark
1951 CJ3A  
Photos of build progress:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.62872370588.98281.659115588&type=3&l=93beae7176
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Ryan_M
Flatfender Master
Owner Member 2012
2016 Sponsor Member
2015 Sponsor Member
*****
Offline



Posts: 1695
Location: Glenburn, ME
Joined: 12/29/11
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #8 - 09/21/15 at 18:50:15
Print Post  
I tow with the Jeep facing backwards and windshield down. No chance of it popping up or even needing to strap it down with anything more than the stock on-board windshield strap.
  
Current:
'49 CJ3A
'51 CJ3A
'42 Willys MB-T
'47 Bantam T3-C
Previous:
'46 2A
'51 3A
'52 3A
'52 M38
'54 3B
East Coast Willys Association
Back to top
WWWFacebook  
IP Logged
 
Carls_jeep
Flatfender Master
Owner Member 2012
*****
Offline


...

Posts: 1746
Location: Taylorsville Ky
Joined: 10/19/10
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #9 - 10/18/15 at 20:09:23
Print Post  
I have been towing my Jeep on a trailer for 5 years now. When I started trailering it I bought a set of tie down straps from Summit Racing. I place the Jeep and put it in low range low gear 4 whl and lock the parking brake. From the start after about 100 miles the straps will loosen and I tightened them every stop and they still worked loose. The Jeep never moved an inch. After the first year of travel to Utah and back I never re-tightened the straps again and the Jeep has never moved. From 5 years of towing experience I have come to think the only reason for the straps is in case of sudden stops or evasive moves that may cause the Jeep to slide around. A tailgate at the rear would keep it from sliding off and the straps would keep it on the trailer if the trailer rolled over, maybe.

I don't think it's important to have the straps tight, just a good set of straps secured to the Jeep and trailer.

I haul my Jeep with a vinyl top and doors on it because I want a top when I get there and I store stuff in the Jeep. This year I will be hauling Elk meat back in a cooler in the Jeep.
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
RedWilly
Project Jeep
2013 Sponsor Member
*
Offline


Flat Fender

Posts: 38
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
Joined: 03/27/13
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #10 - 10/20/15 at 15:25:25
Print Post  
Hey Carl, quick question. Have you ever had any problems towing with the top and doors on? I was advised by Beachwood Canvas not to tow mine with the top installed. I always kind of figured it was a CYA on there part. Thanks Glen
  
Glen&&&&49 CJ3A
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
johnrb3b
YaBB Administrator
Owner Member 2012
*****
Offline


No such thing as too many
Jeeps

Posts: 900
Location: West burbs of Chicago
Joined: 08/05/11
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #11 - 10/20/15 at 19:42:25
Print Post  
Perhaps the danger there is that you can tow much faster than you can drive the Willys.
I've towed my 3B at over 70 mph with a diesel Silverado - on a trailer, not flat tow.
That was with the top and windshield down and strapped firmly.
When I drive my 3B with the top up, it (the top) starts complaining at anything over 50 mph.
  
1946 2A - - - 1949 me - older than most of my Jeeps
1954 3B - - - 1957 Wagon - - - 2010 4-door JK
past Jeeps ---> '54 3B - no tub --- '59 3B - no engine
past addiction - VW ---> '69 bus --- '70 camper --- '84 camper
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Carls_jeep
Flatfender Master
Owner Member 2012
*****
Offline


...

Posts: 1746
Location: Taylorsville Ky
Joined: 10/19/10
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #12 - 10/22/15 at 03:26:07
Print Post  
After 5 years of trailering it each way about 1800 miles at interstate speeds with the top and doors on I never had a problem.
However driving it on some of the tight turn and narrow trails with the trees close and rubbing hard has done a lot of damage to the top and doors.
It has come time to put my spare top on it. I really need to have a bikini top made for it.
  
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Lee
Flatfender Enthusiast
***
Offline


Will-is enthousiast

Posts: 123
Location: People’s Republic of Minnesota
Joined: 12/15/13
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #13 - 11/01/15 at 00:02:49
Print Post  
I know Redwillys top is canvas, Carl whats yours ?....... I would not tow with a canvas top as they really whip above 50 MPH.... A vinyl Bestop type may take the wind better.

Lee Wink
  
American Engineered Rolling History
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
64CJ5
3A Lover
**
Offline


Still Plays With Jeeps

Posts: 72
Location: Wyoming Black Hills
Joined: 04/04/14
Gender: Male
Re: Car Hauling Tips
Reply #14 - 11/04/15 at 04:28:07
Print Post  
I use chain front and rear.  Jeep in four low chain around rear axel ease ahead till it dies.  Chain through a front clevis and boomed down tight.  Wind shield tied down and facing  front.  We have trailered like this for 18 years with out problems.
  
The sun never sets on the mighty Jeep.
Back to top
 
IP Logged
 
Page Index Toggle Pages: 1
Print
‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›
Bookmarks: Facebook Google Google+ Linked in Twitter Yahoo
 
  « Board Index ‹ Board Top  

The CJ3A Page Forum » Powered by YaBB 2.6.11!
YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2026. All Rights Reserved.

Valid RSS Valid XHTML Valid CSS Powered by Perl Source Forge