How do you tie down a Gen 3 or 4 for safe trailering?

[dwhitt]

I have a Sloan Kwik Load 18 ft trailer but the last car I trailered was my '02 GTS and have now forgotten exactly how I tied that car down. I do remember we used to use 4 loops for the tie down ratchet straps to attach to. Really looking for the basic Do's and Don'ts so I don't hurt my new Gen 4 suspension. Also, cannot remember if car should be in gear or not when towing? Any help is appreciated. Did not have much luck with the search function.

 

[GR8_ASP]

I use R hooks in the front and connect the strap hooks directly to the rear. Note there are slots front and back in the frame rails.

I have the e-brake on when trailering, but off when installing the straps so the car can move as needed.Never had a problem in tieing it down. Pretty straight forward.

 

[plumcrazy]

yes use the HOOKS and use chains and chain binders. the ratchet type too.

 

[viperman303]

I have a Sloan. Always hook up the front first while it's still in the raised position. I cross my straps (with hooks in the elongated slots in the frame of the Viper and then hook the other end to the trailer slot. Then lower the trailer (with car) and hook up the rear in same manner. Not sure about the slots on this new Gen 4 I have.

 

[SoCal Rebell]

I have a Sloan Kwik Load 18 ft trailer but the last car I trailered was my '02 GTS and have now forgotten exactly how I tied that car down. I do remember we used to use 4 loops for the tie down ratchet straps to attach to. Really looking for the basic Do's and Don'ts so I don't hurt my new Gen 4 suspension. Also, cannot remember if car should be in gear or not when towing? Any help is appreciated. Did not have much luck with the search function.

I use 4 "R" hooks and 4 10,000 lb. ratchet straps. "R" hooks 2 on the inside front frame rails and 2 on outside rear frame rails, I cross both front and back, NO e-brake, shifter NOT in gear.

 

[DavidSB]

Like others, 4 "R-Hooks" into the frame slots. Tighten all four then set e-brake and leave the trans in neutral. R-Hooks with attached ratchet straps can be bought from AW Direct, national tow truck supplier, at 800-243-3194, or Towing | Recovery | Service Truck Equipment - AW Direct

 

[plumcrazy]

what socal said about NO ebrake and NOT in gear. but i absolutely like the chains better than straps. the straps stretch and give the car a chance to slide. chains WONT