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GeeJay
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Aug 07, 2014

Over Wheel or Over Axle Tie Down Straps for Car Hauler??

We found that, with my worsening physical restrictions, making our 36 ft HitchHiker fifth wheel ready to travel and setting up after a day on the road were becoming more difficult and causing me more ...
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Jaxom
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Aug 07, 2014
As a former car hauler truck driver I would recommend the over-the-tire straps. that is what is currently used most often on commercial rigs. They should be easier for you to use as well. Since you will mostly haul the same vehicle I would place a wheel chock ( 4x4 crosswise ) on the trailer to help secure and consistently locate the car on the trailer.

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