posted 03-09-2006 10:46 AM                  

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Originally posted by freewillie40:
I plan on trailering my Prowler & trailer to some events, in a 24 foot Haulmark trailer.
Need suggestions on the best/easiest way to secure them in trailer?? (yea I know drive it) I want to be able to load without making it a big project, i.e. like laying on my belly trying to secure frame to floor etc. Thanks freewillie

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The correct place to tie down the front is thru the opening under the motor mounts.

I also have a problem standing on my head to get under it to hook them up.

I bought 4 axle straps and 2 of the snap hooks (rednecks use to hold keys to their belt loops) Before loading the car into the trailer I attach the 2 axle straps for the front thru the opening under the motor mounts and use the snap hooks to hold the strap to the car. I go ahead and cross the ratchet straps to the D rings and lay them out to close to where the should be. I drive the car in (top down) and climb out (car in N and parking brake on). Hook the 2 front straps to the axle straps hanging in an X pattern.

Hook the rear to the crossmember under the transaxle with the other 2 axle straps (ones with the extra protection around the strap) and use the other 2 axle straps to the D rings.

As far as not having to lay down, don't know how else to get to the cross member in the rear no matter where the car is when you start. I keep something to lay on in the trailer. I can get to the front with just reaching under the front in the trailer, but have to lay down to put the axle straps on.

I have seen some strap to the lower control arms, NOT FOR ME

GOOD LUCK

PS. after securing the car put in PARK!
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Larry & Sue Mayes

posted 03-09-2006 10:54 AM                  

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Originally posted by freewillie40:
I plan on trailering my Prowler & trailer to some events, in a 24 foot Haulmark trailer.
Need suggestions on the best/easiest way to secure them in trailer?? (yea I know drive it) I want to be able to load without making it a big project, i.e. like laying on my belly trying to secure frame to floor etc. Thanks freewillie

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Have someone ride along & have their foot on the brake pedal. Bubble wrap or biodegradable foam packing peanuts...

Seriously though... What I found helpful when hooking the straps to the chassis, was using a large "plastic" mirror that I use to display my chassis at car shows. It really helps with seeing what you are doing. Another great advantage is that you can also shine a light at the mirror & reflect it to where you need it under the Kat instead of having someone else trying to squeeze into that same tight spot.

I have also heard of people using wheel straps for the front of the Kat. These straps fit like a web over the tires & get secured to the D-Rings on the trailer floor. The only problem with this technique is that your Kat will shimmy & bounce as you go down the road.

As far as the Prowler trailer, put that in first. If you run without the trailer, you are probably going to need to pull the Kat up further then usual for balance. You can get a hitch ball mounted at the front of the trailer & hook the trailer to that & then strap the wheels down. I know that Rich Ware had that done to a Haulmark trailer when he had it built.

I am not an expert by any means I hauled my Kat last year to Wisconsin, & I do plan to do much more in the future. Don't worry about being told to "Drive it". When you go to a week long POA gathering, you will have plenty of time to "Drive It"...

There are other Haulers who have a vast knowledge about this subject, & I am sure they will help you out here in no time at all. I just didn't want to volunteer their names

Did a quick search. Here is a link that might help: http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/014220.html

posted 03-09-2006 12:10 PM                  

I purchased my straps from Summit Racing which have an anti-fray sleeve on them. It's gentler on the frame & obviously keeps the strap from being frayed. I opted to purchase straps which would withstand 10,000 lbs. They were only a few bucks more per unit. I know the Kat only weighs about 3,000lbs., but that is curb weight, standing still. What happens when you slam on your breaks or get into an altercation? The G-Force increases actually adding more stress & weight to those straps. Besides, what if you ever needed them to haul something else which would most likely be heavier?

I included the information below of the tie downs & the extra sets of axel straps I purchased from Summit. By putting the axle straps on the chassis, they keep the rachet away from the Kat & actually make it a lot easier to tie her down as well. I hope this helps.

ERK-78424 $24.95 (X 4)

Brand: Erickson Manufacturing LTD
Product Line: Erickson Deluxe Car Tie Downs

Tie-Down Strap Type: Ratchet
Strap Adjustment: Ratchet
Hook Type: Twisted snap hook
Strap Rating (lbs): 10,000
Strap Length (ft): 8 ft.
Strap Width (in): 2 in.
Protective Sleeve Included: Yes
Strap Color: Black
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Comes with built in axle strap.

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ERK-78410 $19.95 (X 2)

This image does not show the red protective sleeve. An image of it is included in the photo of the rachet tie-downs.

Product Line: Erickson Axle Straps

Tie-Down Strap Type: Axle strap
Hook Type: Flat D-ring
Strap Rating (lbs): 10,000
Strap Length (ft): 2 ft.
Strap Width (in): 2 in.
Protective Sleeve Included: Yes
Strap Color: Black
Quantity: Sold as a pair.
Notes: Deluxe version includes anti-fray sleeve.

Here is the link to Summit Racing where you can find these straps as well as others including the webbed wheel tie-downs: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=tie+down+straps&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp

Don't forget to get Electric braking system. equalizing hitch & most important, something everyone forgets. What you will be hauling your Pride-N-Joy with. You have to worry about weight & hauling capacity of the tow vehicle. When in doubt... HAUL IT WITH A HEMI!!!