P700 700 Towing Question

[GhostComanche]

I recently purchased a new 700-2. Really am enjoying the ride. I also purchased a nice Big Tex 6.5 x 12 heavy duty trailer to haul it on. Question, How are you guys strapping down the Pioneer when in tow. I mounted two 11K d'rings to the trailer. One right under the front bumper and another right under the ball mount. I then use ratchet straps to firmly tighten down the UTV. Will it hurt while in tow the suspension being compressed by strapping down the unit. I hate ratchet straps, and am searching for a better way of securing down the UTV while in tow on the trailer. Ideas ??.......................RR

 

[spifyd]

compressing the suspension is pretty standard. I have found that once in a while I hit a bump big enough to move the suspension furthered than I had it pulled down. when I open the trailer I find it unhooked. that being said I would use a safety chain / cable just incase. ie front winch works.
I have been looking at tire straps to hold the wheels to the trailer.

 

[MaleRN28US]

I have 4 Rings mounted. One at each corner. Stuff has NEVER moved on me

 

[joeymt33]

Make sure your straps have snap hooks so that if the suspension compresses, the hooks can't come loose. Also the use of 4 would be recommended.

Lastly, I would be careful about pulling straight down on the hitch and you might exceed the load rating.

Joe

 

[MaleRN28US]

Just because I was there tonight. Harbor freight has the wheel straps with ratchets for 19.99 each and they have a 25 percent off coupon deal until Sunday.

 

[bobbyhill]

Multi - LOADMASTER HELP | The Honda Side by Side Club!

 

[allgm1]

I wanted to make sure the straps I used had safety clips on the hooks to keep the straps connected. My trailer didn't have anything to clip the straps to so I added so 1/2" rebar to it to clip into. I've taken it down some pretty rough roads while loaded up on the trailer with no problems.

 

[nbomar]

I x strap to the control arms. I use this so the suspension can still move and the vehicle is held from going forward / aft. You can kind of see what I mean here.
I also have some straps I bought a while back that are basically seat belts. If the vehicle bounces the strap automatically tightens. I can get the information on them if you would like. They are fairly expensive but when towing my $40,000 Harley inside an enclosed trailer I didn't want to take a chance of it falling.