Ratchet straps and axel straps - what length?
#16
I got this setup a few years ago. Used it with an RS and with the GT4 on an open trailex, and now in an enclosed. Both cars had rennline jack point tie downs for the front, and loop through the wheel on the rear. The extra running ends were for converting to rennline tie downs in the rear, which I now use instead of the through-wheel setup on my enclosed because it's much easier to work with in confined space. 40" Axle straps worked on the 335 section rear tires on the RS.
On the trailex with a tire rack, you pretty much have to use tie points in the front, securing the chassis vertically to guard against the hood of the car striking the tires on the rack.
Attachment 1192075
On the trailex with a tire rack, you pretty much have to use tie points in the front, securing the chassis vertically to guard against the hood of the car striking the tires on the rack.
Attachment 1192075
#17
It was close enough that I was uncomfortable. Never any indication of touching using jack point tie downs. I would not use wheel tie down methods on the front. i think there is enough adjustability that you could position the tire rack to mitigate the issue if you didn't have tongue weight limits to worry about.
#18
It was close enough that I was uncomfortable. Never any indication of touching using jack point tie downs. I would not use wheel tie down methods on the front. i think there is enough adjustability that you could position the tire rack to mitigate the issue if you didn't have tongue weight limits to worry about.
#19
#20
Another option - we use an overwheel type strapping system for all the cars and have been really impressed. The only contact with the car is on the top of the tyre which means there's no concern of damage. It grips the tyre with a sliding sleeve - I can photograph today if you are interested.
Nice thing is the strapping worked equally well with all the cars which are remarkably different - Caterham, Elise, Exige V6 and 911 Cup.
Nice thing is the strapping worked equally well with all the cars which are remarkably different - Caterham, Elise, Exige V6 and 911 Cup.
#21
Another option - we use an overwheel type strapping system for all the cars and have been really impressed. The only contact with the car is on the top of the tyre which means there's no concern of damage. It grips the tyre with a sliding sleeve - I can photograph today if you are interested.
Nice thing is the strapping worked equally well with all the cars which are remarkably different - Caterham, Elise, Exige V6 and 911 Cup.
Nice thing is the strapping worked equally well with all the cars which are remarkably different - Caterham, Elise, Exige V6 and 911 Cup.
#22
Here's how I'm rolling... I really like the Rennline attachment points that can be added to the underside of the car.
These for the front
These for the rear
Just towed it almost 500 miles.. no bouncing-on-trailer issues, no alignment issues.
These for the front
These for the rear
Just towed it almost 500 miles.. no bouncing-on-trailer issues, no alignment issues.
#23
#24
4 of these. The black sleeve is like Velcro and grips the top of the tyre.
Loop over the top. A hook either side keeps it close to the wheel.
Usual ratchet one end to tighten.
Same set works on all our cars.
Nothing can make contact with body work. We've used for a couple of years on open and closed trailers. The GT4 will be transported the same where necessary.
Loop over the top. A hook either side keeps it close to the wheel.
Usual ratchet one end to tighten.
Same set works on all our cars.
Nothing can make contact with body work. We've used for a couple of years on open and closed trailers. The GT4 will be transported the same where necessary.
#25
#26
Use the 2x4 bathroom scale method at your house. That way if you need to move the car you have everything readily available. You never know if someone is in line behind you at the weigh station and/or if they charge you for each measurement. I don't think that 50 lbs TW either way will make a big difference.
#27
I did the scales thing one time...it was a bit intimidating because I didn't know what I was doing and the person controlling the scales was somewhere else and I had to talk to them through a speaker...
#28
GT4 on Trailex CT8045
Test loading today. Caveat- I'm no expert and this is my first trailer. Just trying to research and test things. No toolbox or fuel jugs on trailer. Tow vehicle is F150.
Need boards or helper ramps as front drags. With 2in thick boards it barely scrapes and splitter is already scratched up so went ahead. Still need to try something thicker.
With the tire rack empty I had to move the tire stops well forward to get 500lb tongue weight (Weighsafe hitch). Much further forward than the Cayman R which surprised me. need to recheck the R. Also not sure of accuracy of the scale. This far forward is the worst case for clearance of tires in the rack. About 8cm clearance hood to tire. Fender to tire is about 7 cm.
Next moved the car back to tongue weight of 400lb. Put 4 18in wheel/tires on the rack and got back to 500lb tongue wt. At this position there is about 14cm clearance hood to tires.
Tied down with the MACs straps/ ratchets. No problem in the rear with the 6 ft straps, although an extra foot would be a good idea if crossing the straps. 40in axle straps work fine. In the front there is slight interference with the soft plastic ducts although not bad. Tried both straight to the D rings and crossed in front. Ratchet strap length of 6 ft was fine either way.
I may go ahead and get the rennline front tiedowns. Although eyeballing the path the strap might rub on the tirestop so would need to check that.
Need boards or helper ramps as front drags. With 2in thick boards it barely scrapes and splitter is already scratched up so went ahead. Still need to try something thicker.
With the tire rack empty I had to move the tire stops well forward to get 500lb tongue weight (Weighsafe hitch). Much further forward than the Cayman R which surprised me. need to recheck the R. Also not sure of accuracy of the scale. This far forward is the worst case for clearance of tires in the rack. About 8cm clearance hood to tire. Fender to tire is about 7 cm.
Next moved the car back to tongue weight of 400lb. Put 4 18in wheel/tires on the rack and got back to 500lb tongue wt. At this position there is about 14cm clearance hood to tires.
Tied down with the MACs straps/ ratchets. No problem in the rear with the 6 ft straps, although an extra foot would be a good idea if crossing the straps. 40in axle straps work fine. In the front there is slight interference with the soft plastic ducts although not bad. Tried both straight to the D rings and crossed in front. Ratchet strap length of 6 ft was fine either way.
I may go ahead and get the rennline front tiedowns. Although eyeballing the path the strap might rub on the tirestop so would need to check that.
#29
Test loading today. Caveat- I'm no expert and this is my first trailer. Just trying to research and test things. No toolbox or fuel jugs on trailer. Tow vehicle is F150.
Need boards or helper ramps as front drags. With 2in thick boards it barely scrapes and splitter is already scratched up so went ahead. Still need to try something thicker.
With the tire rack empty I had to move the tire stops well forward to get 500lb tongue weight (Weighsafe hitch). Much further forward than the Cayman R which surprised me. need to recheck the R. Also not sure of accuracy of the scale. This far forward is the worst case for clearance of tires in the rack. About 8cm clearance hood to tire. Fender to tire is about 7 cm.
Next moved the car back to tongue weight of 400lb. Put 4 18in wheel/tires on the rack and got back to 500lb tongue wt. At this position there is about 14cm clearance hood to tires.
Tied down with the MACs straps/ ratchets. No problem in the rear with the 6 ft straps, although an extra foot would be a good idea if crossing the straps. 40in axle straps work fine. In the front there is slight interference with the soft plastic ducts although not bad. Tried both straight to the D rings and crossed in front. Ratchet strap length of 6 ft was fine either way.
I may go ahead and get the rennline front tiedowns. Although eyeballing the path the strap might rub on the tirestop so would need to check that.
Need boards or helper ramps as front drags. With 2in thick boards it barely scrapes and splitter is already scratched up so went ahead. Still need to try something thicker.
With the tire rack empty I had to move the tire stops well forward to get 500lb tongue weight (Weighsafe hitch). Much further forward than the Cayman R which surprised me. need to recheck the R. Also not sure of accuracy of the scale. This far forward is the worst case for clearance of tires in the rack. About 8cm clearance hood to tire. Fender to tire is about 7 cm.
Next moved the car back to tongue weight of 400lb. Put 4 18in wheel/tires on the rack and got back to 500lb tongue wt. At this position there is about 14cm clearance hood to tires.
Tied down with the MACs straps/ ratchets. No problem in the rear with the 6 ft straps, although an extra foot would be a good idea if crossing the straps. 40in axle straps work fine. In the front there is slight interference with the soft plastic ducts although not bad. Tried both straight to the D rings and crossed in front. Ratchet strap length of 6 ft was fine either way.
I may go ahead and get the rennline front tiedowns. Although eyeballing the path the strap might rub on the tirestop so would need to check that.
BTW for ramps I made a puzzle-ike series of three wood assemblies for each ramp that fit in the trailex tool box, and lifted 5". It worked for my RS with a cup lip and the GT4. People made fun of me, but it did exactly what it needed to do.
#30
Is that an 8045 or the shorter one? I think the GT4 has about 3-4" more wheelbase than the R. How much fuel in each when you measured (full/empty is almost 100lbs on the front axle)?
BTW for ramps I made a puzzle-ike series of three wood assemblies for each ramp that fit in the trailex tool box, and lifted 5". It worked for my RS with a cup lip and the GT4. People made fun of me, but it did exactly what it needed to do.
BTW for ramps I made a puzzle-ike series of three wood assemblies for each ramp that fit in the trailex tool box, and lifted 5". It worked for my RS with a cup lip and the GT4. People made fun of me, but it did exactly what it needed to do.
Yeah I was already thinking about nailing/gluing boards to make a custom helper ramp.