Secure your car
Learn the right way to strap down your vehicle for safe, confident towing every time.
Center the vehicle on the trailer bed
Place your car dead center, equal space on both sides. This keeps the load stable and prevents the trailer from pulling left or right down the road.
Equal weight distribution
Prevents trailer sway
Improves handling
Get the tongue weight right
Position 60% of the vehicle's weight ahead of the trailer axle. Aim for 10–15% of total trailer weight on the tongue—not too light, not too heavy.
Prevents nose diving
Stabilizes the tow
Reduces sway risk
Drive slowly and straight onto the ramps
Line up the vehicle's center with the trailer's center. Use a spotter if you have one—they see what you cannot from the driver's seat.
Steady speed prevents wheel bounce
Straight alignment keeps weight centered
Spotter guidance reduces mistakes
Strap all four tires to the trailer
Each wheel gets its own strap, anchored to the trailer's tie-down points. Four straps mean four points of contact—the vehicle stays put, no matter what the road throws at you.
Tighten ratchets until straps are snug and firm
Crank the ratchet until the strap has no slack and the vehicle sits solid. Stop before you feel real resistance—over-tightening damages tires and suspension components you need intact.
Use the right anchor points always
Attach straps only to the trailer's dedicated tie-down points. Never use steering components, suspension parts, or plastic trim—they will fail under load.
Dedicated points distribute load evenly
Prevents damage to vehicle systems
Keeps the car secure throughout transport
Set the parking brake once strapped
Engage the parking brake after the vehicle is centered and all straps are tight. This adds a final layer of security and keeps the car from rolling if a strap loosens.
Stop and check straps every few miles
Pull over after 3–5 miles and inspect every strap and anchor point. Vibration and movement can loosen things fast—catch it early before it becomes a problem.
Load front-wheel and rear-wheel drive right
For front-wheel drive cars, drive straight on with the engine forward. For rear-wheel drive, back on if weight balance demands it—the drive wheels should be positioned to keep the load stable.
FWD loads easier and safer forward
RWD backing improves weight distribution
Proper positioning prevents trailer sway
Protect low-slung cars from scraping
Use extended ramps or approach at an angle to avoid the front or rear bumper catching the trailer edge. Move slowly and watch the clearance the whole way up.
Six errors that sink a load
Know them. Avoid them.
Uneven weight
Uneven weight
Lopsided loading pulls hard
A car off-center makes the trailer sway and the tow vehicle work twice as hard. Center it dead even, every time.
Loose straps
Loose straps
Slack means the car moves
A loose strap is no strap at all. The vehicle shifts with every bump, and the remaining straps take all the load. Tighten until firm.
Wrong angles
Wrong angles
Straps must
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Feature four
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Vehicle centered on the trailer bed
Position your car dead center with equal space on both sides. This is the foundation of a safe haul.
All four tires strapped tight
Each wheel gets its own strap anchored to the trailer's tie-down points. No slack, no shortcuts.
Ratchets cranked, parking brake set
Tighten until firm, then engage the parking brake. One last check before you roll.
FAQs
Get straight answers to the questions that matter most.
Four straps minimum—one for each tire. This gives you four points of contact and distributes the load evenly. Never use fewer than four.
Strap the tires. Wheel straps are designed to grip the sidewall and hold the vehicle in place. Frame straps can damage suspension and steering components.
Crank the ratchet until the strap is snug and firm with no slack. Stop before you feel real resistance—over-tightening damages tires and suspension.
Yes, but keep all four wheels on the trailer. AWD vehicles must be fully supported to prevent drivetrain damage during transport.
Use extended ramps or approach at an angle to avoid scraping the bumper. Move slowly and watch clearance the entire way up the ramps.
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Check your
straps regularly
Stop every few miles and inspect every strap and anchor point. Vibration loosens things fast.