{"id":97612,"date":"2024-09-12T13:55:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=97612"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:55:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:55:40","slug":"we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &#038; Tips: Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":1,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\\\/\"}' id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-97612 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/1-163\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97614\" data-attachment-id=\"97614\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/1-163\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;click__begin&quot;&gt;Click Here to Begin Slideshow&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;With the tow vehicle figured out, the trailer figured out and the hitch and overall setup figured out, the final thing one should ponder are the tie down straps and key tie down accessories you\u2019ll need (aside from a winch \u2013 someday we\u2019ll zoom in on that).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Of course, chains and load binders are an ancient option, but most folks use tie downs with webbing. There are a number of versions out there. You can buy tie downs with flat hooks or in a twisted hook configuration. Typically, a flat snap hook can place a twist in the webbing following the install. Meanwhile the twisted snap hook arrangement is (I believe) a far better choice for most vehicles and trailers. It allows you to line up things neatly in conjunction with the trailer anchor points. I use Mac\u2019s tie downs for this reason. They also have a special \u201cthumb release\u201d (see the accompanying photos), that makes hook removal simple.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;When it comes to the section of the tie down that attaches to the trailer, you can specify &amp;#8220;sewn&amp;#8221; or &amp;#8220;direct hook&amp;#8221; end configurations from Mac\u2019s (their direct hook option is by far the most popular). Here\u2019s the lowdown: The sewn end is the traditional end configuration, where a fixed length of webbing separates the attachment hook from the ratchet handle. On the other hand, the direct hook connects the attachment hook directly to the ratchet handle. This moves it away from the car, right next to the trailer \u201cD\u201d ring. This makes access to the ratchet handle much (much) simpler. Essentially, the \u201cdirect hook\u201d design makes it far easier to adjust the tie downs because the ratchet mechanism isn\u2019t buried up under the car. It saves lots of agony laying under the car (and that always seems to happen when it\u2019s raining or miserably hot outside).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;There\u2019s more to the Mac\u2019s tie downs: The layout is different. For example, the easy release ratchet handle eliminates any adjustment stickiness. The strap mandrel is free-wheeling and because of that, they were able to eliminate the &amp;#8220;stiction&amp;#8221; you\u2019ll regularly find when adjusting most other ratchets. Their one piece handle design makes the Mac\u2019s handle 40% more rigid and also helps to keep debris out of the mechanism. From my perspective, the handle design ends up being easier on your hands when releasing the ratchet.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;The tie downs are available in a number of different lengths. Lengths are usually dependent upon your trailer, what you\u2019re tying down and how you configure the straps. Six and Eight foot long tie down straps are probably the most common for passenger car setups. I have two of each.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;There are obviously a number of ways to attach the straps to the car. A slick idea Mac\u2019s has is the forged t-hook. The t-hook configuration is designed to slip into the OEM tie down opening in the vehicle frame (this is where many cars \u2013 particularly older jobs are tied down when shipped from the factory to the dealership). A built in heavy duty link allows you to hook up the tie down strap.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;One more option (and one I prefer at the rear of the car) is a simple axle strap. And yes, I know the theory about tying down at the rear end housing and how it can heat up the shocks. So here goes: I once tested this with a good friend. I accompanied him to an NHRA Division 6 event. We traversed some of the worst (bumpy, frost heaved and pot-holed roads in the Pacific Northwest). We stopped about 100 miles into the journey and dropped the back door on the trailer to check the car (and almost 2 ton NHRA Stocker). The back end was tied down at the axle housing. The car hadn\u2019t moved. Out of curiosity, we checked the back shocks. We didn\u2019t need a temperature gun to tell us they were cool to the touch. But on the other hand, your results may vary. By the way, the trailer had torsion axles, and that makes a considerable difference.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;But I digress. Mac\u2019s manufactures axle straps with a sleeve for added protection. These axle straps are built with seamless Delta rings on both ends and they also have eight inches of stitching on both ends. The result is an impressive 10,000 pound capacity. You can see them in use in the accompanying photos.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;For me at least, I\u2019m glad the tie down industry has some innovations aimed squarely at folks like us. There\u2019s more to tie downs than you might first think. For a better look, check out the accompanying photos:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;click__begin&quot;&gt;Click Here to Begin Slideshow&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1-1024x768.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97614'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"click__begin\">Click Here to Begin Slideshow<\/a>\n\nWith the tow vehicle figured out, the trailer figured out and the hitch and overall setup figured out, the final thing one should ponder are the tie down straps and key tie down accessories you\u2019ll need (aside from a winch \u2013 someday we\u2019ll zoom in on that).\n\nOf course, chains and load binders are an ancient option, but most folks use tie downs with webbing. There are a number of versions out there. You can buy tie downs with flat hooks or in a twisted hook configuration. Typically, a flat snap hook can place a twist in the webbing following the install. Meanwhile the twisted snap hook arrangement is (I believe) a far better choice for most vehicles and trailers. It allows you to line up things neatly in conjunction with the trailer anchor points. I use Mac\u2019s tie downs for this reason. They also have a special \u201cthumb release\u201d (see the accompanying photos), that makes hook removal simple.\n\nWhen it comes to the section of the tie down that attaches to the trailer, you can specify &#8220;sewn&#8221; or &#8220;direct hook&#8221; end configurations from Mac\u2019s (their direct hook option is by far the most popular). Here\u2019s the lowdown: The sewn end is the traditional end configuration, where a fixed length of webbing separates the attachment hook from the ratchet handle. On the other hand, the direct hook connects the attachment hook directly to the ratchet handle. This moves it away from the car, right next to the trailer \u201cD\u201d ring. This makes access to the ratchet handle much (much) simpler. Essentially, the \u201cdirect hook\u201d design makes it far easier to adjust the tie downs because the ratchet mechanism isn\u2019t buried up under the car. It saves lots of agony laying under the car (and that always seems to happen when it\u2019s raining or miserably hot outside).\n\nThere\u2019s more to the Mac\u2019s tie downs: The layout is different. For example, the easy release ratchet handle eliminates any adjustment stickiness. The strap mandrel is free-wheeling and because of that, they were able to eliminate the &#8220;stiction&#8221; you\u2019ll regularly find when adjusting most other ratchets. Their one piece handle design makes the Mac\u2019s handle 40% more rigid and also helps to keep debris out of the mechanism. From my perspective, the handle design ends up being easier on your hands when releasing the ratchet.\n\nThe tie downs are available in a number of different lengths. Lengths are usually dependent upon your trailer, what you\u2019re tying down and how you configure the straps. Six and Eight foot long tie down straps are probably the most common for passenger car setups. I have two of each.\n\nThere are obviously a number of ways to attach the straps to the car. A slick idea Mac\u2019s has is the forged t-hook. The t-hook configuration is designed to slip into the OEM tie down opening in the vehicle frame (this is where many cars \u2013 particularly older jobs are tied down when shipped from the factory to the dealership). A built in heavy duty link allows you to hook up the tie down strap.\n\nOne more option (and one I prefer at the rear of the car) is a simple axle strap. And yes, I know the theory about tying down at the rear end housing and how it can heat up the shocks. So here goes: I once tested this with a good friend. I accompanied him to an NHRA Division 6 event. We traversed some of the worst (bumpy, frost heaved and pot-holed roads in the Pacific Northwest). We stopped about 100 miles into the journey and dropped the back door on the trailer to check the car (and almost 2 ton NHRA Stocker). The back end was tied down at the axle housing. The car hadn\u2019t moved. Out of curiosity, we checked the back shocks. We didn\u2019t need a temperature gun to tell us they were cool to the touch. But on the other hand, your results may vary. By the way, the trailer had torsion axles, and that makes a considerable difference.\n\nBut I digress. Mac\u2019s manufactures axle straps with a sleeve for added protection. These axle straps are built with seamless Delta rings on both ends and they also have eight inches of stitching on both ends. The result is an impressive 10,000 pound capacity. You can see them in use in the accompanying photos.\n\nFor me at least, I\u2019m glad the tie down industry has some innovations aimed squarely at folks like us. There\u2019s more to tie downs than you might first think. For a better look, check out the accompanying photos:\n\n<a class=\"click__begin\">Click Here to Begin Slideshow<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/28-9\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97615\" data-attachment-id=\"97615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/28-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1758\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here\u2019s a comparison between an old Moroso tie down (I\u2019ve had them for oh \u2013 45 years!) alongside a new high tech Mac\u2019s tie down.  Note the twisted hook layout on the Mac\u2019s tie down. This keeps the straps from twisting. More info in the text.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-300x206.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28-1024x703.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97615'>\n\t\t\t\tHere\u2019s a comparison between an old Moroso tie down (I\u2019ve had them for oh \u2013 45 years!) alongside a new high tech Mac\u2019s tie down.  Note the twisted hook layout on the Mac\u2019s tie down. This keeps the straps from twisting. More info in the text.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/29-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/29-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97616\" data-attachment-id=\"97616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/29-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/29-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In this photo you can see how the ratchet assembly is laid out at the very end of the tie down. This works perfectly for D-ring attachment as it keeps the ratchet in a spot where it\u2019s easy to reach.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/29-300x200.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/29-1024x683.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97616'>\n\t\t\t\tIn this photo you can see how the ratchet assembly is laid out at the very end of the tie down. This works perfectly for D-ring attachment as it keeps the ratchet in a spot where it\u2019s easy to reach.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/30-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97617\" data-attachment-id=\"97617\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/30-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1744\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is the hook thumb release I mentioned in the text. This is it.  This way, you don\u2019t get your fingers jammed inside the jaws of the hook trying to release it.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-300x204.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/30-1024x698.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97617'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is the hook thumb release I mentioned in the text. This is it.  This way, you don\u2019t get your fingers jammed inside the jaws of the hook trying to release it.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/31-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/31-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97618\" data-attachment-id=\"97618\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/31-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/31-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here\u2019s a look at the forged T-Hook I spoke of. The hook is extremely beefy and the idea is to insert it into the OEM tie down locations in the frame (second photo).  Mac\u2019s offers several different configurations and they work great!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/31-300x200.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/31-1024x683.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97618'>\n\t\t\t\tHere\u2019s a look at the forged T-Hook I spoke of. The hook is extremely beefy and the idea is to insert it into the OEM tie down locations in the frame (second photo).  Mac\u2019s offers several different configurations and they work great!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/32-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/32-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97619\" data-attachment-id=\"97619\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/32-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/32-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Remember that tractor I hauled? Here\u2019s my tie down arrangement out back.  You can see how convenient it is to have the ratchet right next to the D-Ring. Plus the twisted hook rather than a flat hook works far better too. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/32-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/32-1024x768.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97619'>\n\t\t\t\tRemember that tractor I hauled? Here\u2019s my tie down arrangement out back.  You can see how convenient it is to have the ratchet right next to the D-Ring. Plus the twisted hook rather than a flat hook works far better too. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/33-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/33-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97620\" data-attachment-id=\"97620\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/33-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/33-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;There are two things going on here: I used axle straps here because they were convenient. Plus the tie downs incorporate a twisted hook here as well. The overall layout makes the job so much simpler.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/33-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/33-1024x768.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97620'>\n\t\t\t\tThere are two things going on here: I used axle straps here because they were convenient. Plus the tie downs incorporate a twisted hook here as well. The overall layout makes the job so much simpler.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/34-6\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/34-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97621\" data-attachment-id=\"97621\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/34-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/34-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a better look at the Mac\u2019s tie down ratchet arrangement. Having the twisted hook along with the ratchet handle right at the end of the tie down is just a fabulous idea. No more climbing around stuff to tie down and no more twisted straps.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/34-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/34-1024x768.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97621'>\n\t\t\t\tThis is a better look at the Mac\u2019s tie down ratchet arrangement. Having the twisted hook along with the ratchet handle right at the end of the tie down is just a fabulous idea. No more climbing around stuff to tie down and no more twisted straps.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/35-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/35-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp; Tips: Part 4\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-97613\" data-attachment-id=\"97613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/we-haul-trailering-info-tips-part-4\/35-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/35-scaled.webp\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WE HAUL! Trailering Info &amp;#038; Tips: Part 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; I used the same cross-over layout in the front \u2013 this time over the bucket. I towed through some rough roads in this adventure, and I\u2019m really happy to report the tractor didn\u2019t move an inch on the deck of my trailer. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/35-300x225.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/35-1024x768.webp\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-97613'>\n\t\t\t\t I used the same cross-over layout in the front \u2013 this time over the bucket. I towed through some rough roads in this adventure, and I\u2019m really happy to report the tractor didn\u2019t move an inch on the deck of my trailer. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>With the tow vehicle figured out, the trailer figured out and the hitch and overall setup figured out, the final thing one should ponder are the tie down straps and key tie down accessories you\u2019ll need (aside from a winch \u2013 someday we\u2019ll zoom in on that).<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":97380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3697,11,3470,4879],"tags":[10615,281,41,461,2614,2030,321],"class_list":["post-97612","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-galleries","category-how-tos","category-news","category-slideshow","tag-hauling","tag-how-to","tag-news","tag-tech-tips-2","tag-trailers","tag-trucks","tag-wayne-scraba"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-scaled.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p42YSK-poo","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97612"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97612\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97622,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97612\/revisions\/97622"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}