How best to tie down an RTL in a toyhauler RV?

[Mazo EMS2]

I had Super Clamps Spyder Chocks. They worked well but stolen along with my trailer. On my new trailer. I installed E-track in line with the front wheels. Have a pair of E-chocks. They clip into the E-track when hauling the Spyder and removable when not. Then a strap over front tire. Works very well. I do nothing to the rear tire. See no need.

Refer to post #19 from BillyBovine.....and the pics he posted:

I don't have the track system shown here, but I do use a tie down directly in front of and directly behind each tire as shown here. I use a 7x14 utility trailer and I bought heavy duty toe down rings that I could place where I need to on the trailer deck. All it takes is 3 straps and 6 tie downs and you're good to go. I DO tie down all three tires in the same manner shown here on the fronts.

 

[RichardOWold]

Stache,

Looks like a good idea. Currently out of stock but I will probably order a set when they are in stock again.

 

[RichardOWold]

Owatonnaspyder,

Were you at Sumter Oaks in FL this winter? I remember a couple with 2 Spyders in a toyhauler. You must have a really smooth riding unit if they stay put with just 2 straps. I use a 10k strap for the rear wheel and 5k for the rest.

 

[RichardOWold]

Thanks to all of you responders. I am going to try the over the tire and removable blocks around the front wheels to prevent side to side movement.

I have e-track forward and behind each tire. I have to use a winch connected to the bikes trailer hitch to pull the bike into the trailer backward for it to fit. I always leave the winch connected as a backup just in case a strap breaks.

Richard

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks to all of you responders. I am going to try the over the tire and removable blocks around the front wheels to prevent side to side movement.

I have e-track forward and behind each tire. I have to use a winch connected to the bikes trailer hitch to pull the bike into the trailer backward for it to fit. I always leave the winch connected as a backup just in case a strap breaks.

Richard

Something to consider .... when BRP designed that tow-hitch, they knew the trailer they were going to pull Should only weigh 400 lbs. maximum - LOADED !!! .... can that hitch tow a higher weight ... Probably ...., however 1200lbs. is 3 x's the rated weight., and the tow cable ( I believe ) will be at an Angle to the Hitch bolted to the swingarm ... the Hitch was also designed for a Tongue weight of only 40lbs. .... because you are moving 1200lbs. the pressure at the tongue is going to be Hugh .... I think 20 x's ( conservatively ) what the hitch is designed for ..... if you can Only load the spyder backwards I can't think of any safe way of towing it in ...... When I loaded my RT into the back of my Toyt., it climbed a 10ft ramp that required 28 inches of lift ..... I made a traction surface from a 26ga. length of sheet metal that I had dimpled ( 100's ) with a large nail.... I could and did load my RT up that ramp in the pouring rain - it Never slipped ..... good luck with this project ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[RichardOWold]

Thanks Mike.
read your PM and I am going to add blocks next to front tires.

 

[Owatonnaspyder]

We were not in Florida during the winter. We are in Minnesota and travel around MN, SD, IA, and WI. The roads up here are terrible once the snow melts. Our straps do tend to loosen periodically and I check them often but have not had any issues with much moving. Our Toy Hauler does ride smoother than any trailer we have had in the past.