Suggestions for securing golf cart in garage...

BuckBarker wrote:
Cross-tie the cart. Left rear of cart to right rear of hauler and so on for all 4 corners. She won't move then.

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& Ratchet straps same way I hold cars to a flat trailer (just use heavier straps on a car) .........Batteries should not move mine have tie downs to the cart similar to a car battery.

Dirtclods wrote:
Here you go over the wheel tie downs see link: http://www.harborfreight.com/over-the-wheel-tie-down-bonnet-97230.html

I also use the bonnets on my buggies, but you may have clearance issues with the golf cart sitting so low plus you will need to add additional anchor points to the floor.

720Deere wrote:
You will be better off if you can strap it down without the suspension coming into play. I experimented with several strategies before I found one that works for me. I pull from both sides of the frame on the front to a tie down point under the center of the rear of the cart. Rear straps pulling forward from the bottom u-bolt brackets under the rear axle to a center tie down in the front. The cart has never moved on me like this.

Agreed. Try to grab strap points at the lower suspension or axle as close to the wheels as possible to avoid fighting the suspension. If you tie to the frame, the suspension will cycle over rough road and may overload your straps or anchor points. It will also cause shock as the the straps loosen and tighten with the frame oscillating which is most likely the reason the batteries have come loose.

You will be better off if you can strap it down without the suspension coming into play. I experimented with several strategies before I found one that works for me. I pull from both sides of the frame on the front to a tie down point under the center of the rear of the cart. Rear straps pulling forward from the bottom u-bolt brackets under the rear axle to a center tie down in the front. The cart has never moved on me like this.

Anytime you can cross your straps it will be more secure and not subject to coming lose from movement. The proper procedure for securing mobile equipment is for the straps or chains to cross from left side of vehicle to right side of trailer and vice versa. The straps work against each other to prevent the lateral movement or bouncing that allows them to come lose.

I tie mine down on all 4 corners and have never had a problem. My batteries are tied down but the cart has never moved while traveling.

Here you go over the wheel tie downs see link: http://www.harborfreight.com/over-the-wheel-tie-down-bonnet-97230.html

Use ratchet straps, or chains and binders, instead of buckle straps. Buckle straps always end up working their way loose.

Thanks DogFolks, I understand what you're saying and that makes complete sense! Heading to Jetty Park next week and will report back on the outcome! Will work on securing the batteries as well. Have to determine the amount of space available. If memory serves well, not much room for battery brackets. Thanks ALL!

Shorten the length of the tie down. The anchor points need to be closer so that the tie down is more towards vertical. The length is allowing the cart to bounce straight up and down without moving front to rear or side to side.

In boaters terms, your tie downs are acting like "spring lines" which allow the boat to rise with the tide yet no allow it to move forward or back.

Cross-tie the cart. Left rear of cart to right rear of hauler and so on for all 4 corners. She won't move then.

need to install battery hold downs.