Billieg2 wrote:
Just bought a toy hauler almost brand new. Put my bike in back and tied it down with 4 straps so tight it was like it was welded to the floor. 40 miles later I stopped at a rest area and checked on it. It was over on it's side with the handle bar going through the wall...
I have always used a wheel chock and never had any problems but I just bought this away from home and couldn't put one in till I got home. It now has a harbor freight locking wheel chock.
Unless you want to destroy your bike and toy hauler a locking wheel chock is the only way to go with 4 straps.
I couldn't agree more... Doesn't matter how tight you pull the straps, the bike can walk righ out from under them and over it goes. Always use a chock on the front wheel, and 4 straps. I take the extra step of screwing 2 short 2x4s to the floor on either side of the rear tire. At least in my current trailer, I would have to rig up something temporary when I get my toy hauler.
WV Ridge Runner