Honda 1000-5 tie down question

[Coonir1]

Is it really necessary to tie down the rear of at Honda 1000-5 while trailering?
I double strap the front end using heavy duty straps with tires resting against the front of the trailer. The vehicle does not move and I use tie points that let the suspension function as it should during travel.

 

[Admin]

 

[Hondasxs]

Well. You should always have 4 points.
But you are free to do it as you wish.

When we had atv's they would fit sideways between the rails almoat perfect. We didn't tie any of them down.

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[Neohio]

I winch mine onto the trailer, load the front tires against a railroad tie and send it. Why bother tying it down?

 

[CID]

JMynes posted this is another thread about tying down securely -

Lots of info in that thread -

P500 - Securing my P500 on the trailer for transport

measured my tires. Center to center on the front tires is 41 1/2". The back is 40 1/2". So a single long rail on each side could not centered on both front and back tires. Might that be problematic? And those long rails are pricey! Mount the e-track so that its 41" center to center and you'll...

hondasxs.com

You want to be this guy.

Not this guy -

 

[Coonir1]

Thanks for the input but I don’t want to be either guy. The first guy strapped the hell out of his tractor but didn’t secure the trailer to the truck. To me that’s more dangerous.
The second guy did not chain his tractor securely, if at all. He also had no front rail to stop the tires from going over the edge of the trailer.
My trailer rail is approximately 18” tall. I’ll be worried about more than my SxS if it jumps said rail while double strapped.
I’ll probably put straps on the rear of my SxS anyway, just wanted to know if it was really necessary. Thanks again for the input CID

 

[Hondasxs]

JMynes posted this is another thread about tying down securely -

Lots of info in that thread -

P500 - Securing my P500 on the trailer for transport

measured my tires. Center to center on the front tires is 41 1/2". The back is 40 1/2". So a single long rail on each side could not centered on both front and back tires. Might that be problematic? And those long rails are pricey! Mount the e-track so that its 41" center to center and you'll...

hondasxs.com

You want to be this guy.
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Not this guy -

There is a image of a larger UTV "influencer" group in a similar picture. Rigs flow everywhere.
And there is another UTV group wrecked but UTV's are still secured to the trailer upside down.

 

[Robobrainiac]

JMynes posted this is another thread about tying down securely -

Lots of info in that thread -

P500 - Securing my P500 on the trailer for transport

measured my tires. Center to center on the front tires is 41 1/2". The back is 40 1/2". So a single long rail on each side could not centered on both front and back tires. Might that be problematic? And those long rails are pricey! Mount the e-track so that its 41" center to center and you'll...

hondasxs.com

You want to be this guy.
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Not this guy -
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That is a perfectly detailed end result of proper tie down!

 

[Ridinfool]

I winch mine onto the trailer, load the front tires against a railroad tie and send it. Why bother tying it down?

Railroad tie????
Jeezz… talk about overkill…🙄

 

[Ridinfool]

I winch mine onto the trailer, load the front tires against a railroad tie and send it. Why bother tying it down?

I use 4 bungee cords, one on each corner…
But I use the good bungee cords… the ones from EBay.

 

[NewHere2]

I use 4 bungee cords, one on each corner…
But I use the good bungee cords… the ones from EBay.

You Sir ! Have been in the sun too long !! Take time to refresh and rehydrate.

 

[stellarpod]

In addition to the ratchet straps over the front wheels, I only use one e-track ratchet strap in the back, hooked to the tow loop at the rear. I only use the cable locks through the wheels and chassis if I'm overnighting on the road.

Steve

 

[JMynes]

If you have an incident, and your UTV comes loose and kills somebody, you will wish you had tied it down securely.

 

[Ridinfool]

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I only use one e-track ratchet strap in the back, hooked to the tow loop at the rear. I only use the cable locks through the wheels and chassis if I'm overnighting on the road.

Steve

Do you use a railroad tie for the gas cans?

 

[WagginTail]

Is it really necessary to tie down the rear of at Honda 1000-5 while trailering?
I double strap the front end using heavy duty straps with tires resting against the front of the trailer. The vehicle does not move and I use tie points that let the suspension function as it should during travel.

I mean why not? Only takes a few extra minutes

 

[WagginTail]

If you have an incident, and your UTV comes loose and kills somebody, you will wish you had tied it down securely.

Yep

 

[WagginTail]

Is it really necessary to tie down the rear of at Honda 1000-5 while trailering?
I double strap the front end using heavy duty straps with tires resting against the front of the trailer. The vehicle does not move and I use tie points that let the suspension function as it should during travel.

Pics?

 

[-Bear-]

I have a 1000-5 and have had pretty great results trailering it with sunshine and happy thoughts. I also use 3500lbs straps and use 4 points of contact but that is just in case the first options fail. I plan to install wheel straps on my trailer this summer cause that is just the way to go (speed and convenience). In the end, safety first, not only for your sake.

 

[Remington]

of a Honda 1000-5

#POIDH 💥

 

[toddvdh]

I use 2 tire straps in the front. And 2 straps to the bottom of the a-arms in the rear.

 

[GovtMule]

I do a heavy ratchet strap over the bar where your elbows would be on both sides. I’ve found that if you keep the suspension from swaying it almost makes it one with the trailer. Much easier to travel at speeds. I’ve hauled a Kawasaki Mule all over the state for work using this method having to haul ass (no pun intended) and it’s solid as a rock. If the suspension sways it makes the trailer sway at speed. Not fun.