Bananaman Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 Has any body got a set of straps surplus to requirements? Call me on 07776-147842 or mail me andy@pdpcheshire.co.uk
Mark Stanton Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 I would recommend to buy new ones Machine Mart do some that are reasonably priced With used ones - check for fraying and splits You've just spent thousands on a Westfield + a few hundred on Micks trailer - don't spoil it for a few quids worth of quality strapping
Bananaman Posted January 26, 2003 Author Posted January 26, 2003 Cheers Mark Do you know what size/spec i will need & the number for machine mart. Andy
Mark Stanton Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 You can get some wide straps in a fetching orange usually 1.5 tonne capacity will be more than enough - they also do "soft" wheel ties - save damaging the alloys - don't know part numbers I just call in and grab em off the shelf If you intend to have you hood and sidescreens on car whilst towing grab yourself a smaller ratchet strap like used for suitcases to go around you car and stop the hood billowing out You'd be amazed how much wind gets under the sides and hood when towing - all you seem to see behind is a large balloon on top of your car, same goes if you use tonneau
skid Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 And if you do what l did and removed all the wheel ties and forgot the small ratchet on the hood you crack the windscreen when you roll it off the trailer See windscreen replacement section
westy Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 You'd be amazed how much wind gets under the sides and hood when towing - all you seem to see behind is a large balloon on top of your car, same goes if you use tonneau yes, driving the car at 120mph seems to push the sidescreens in to the car further. Driving at 60mph whilst towing lifted my drivers one clean off the brackets
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