How To Properly Transport Your VehicleUnderstanding Basic Car Tie Down Assemblies

Over the Tire – Three-cleat straps have become a mainstream product for securing almost any automobile for transport. Several systems are available through Balkamp. An excellent option for low clearance vehicles is the TH051 system. This is the ideal system for commercial car hauler trailers with “pooch deck.” The pooch deck is an aluminum or metal platform that sits underneath vehicle. The holes in the deck serve as anchor points for the strap. Once in place, the strap simply wraps around the tire. The ratchet device can be placed behind or in front of the vehicle. Once properly in tightened and in place, the tire becomes like a part of the deck. It’s as easy to use as a standard ratchet strap.

Through The Wheel – Perhaps the simplest form of auto tie down is the VULCAN through the Wheel TH050 system. Designed originally for exotic imports, this system has proven very versatile. Excellent for any vehicle with smooth wheels, the non-abrasive straps can be fed through the wheels and tensioned to any outboard anchor point. These products are common for use on flatbed wreckers and adapt perfectly to open car-hauling trailers.

Remember, always consult the vehicle owners manual for proper tie down and towing locations on your vehicle. Always secure any automobile by four points. Only use assemblies designed for the purpose of hauling an automobile. Get your vehicle where it needs to go safely.

By the Frame – From the onset of mass vehicle transportation in the early 1960’s until 1990, all cars and trucks were transported by inserting a specialized hook into a designed hole in the underbody frame. Proper tie down required the use of a chain and a ratcheting mechanism to mechanically pull the frame down to the deck of the transport. In doing so, the vehicles suspension is compressed and is held in place with the suspension locked. Today, strap tie downs equipped with the same frame hooks, make it much easier than the conventional chain systems.

Larger vehicles such as SUVs, large pick –ups, and trucks are usually best suited for the frame tie down. Consider the location of the frame hole in relation to the anchor point on the trailer. If there is suitable clearance and proper angle (no greater than 60 degrees), this should be considered as a suitable device.

By the Axle or Control Arms – This popular method of transporting sports cars, race cars and older vehicles with single straight axles, allows the secured vehicle to ride on it’s own suspension. VULCAN offers individual axle straps in 22” and 36” lengths, separate snap hook tensioning straps, as well as complete kits for proper and safe vehicle tie down.

Around The Tire – For more conventional trailers where installation of the track is not feasible, VULCAN introduces its newest car trailer tie down TH040 system. The TH040 is ideal for trailers with outboard anchor points. This system is great if you have a need to trailer different size vehicles; the design fits just about any size tire from compacts to SUV’s.

VEHICLE TRANSPORT

By the frameBK FT-72TJ

Around the tireBK TH047

By the axleBK AH5210DR-K2

Through the wheelBK TH050-K4

Over the tireBK TH051

Adjustable Loop Car Tie Down KitPatent Pending Pocketed Cross Strap Adjusts To Fit Almost Any Tire From Small Cars To Large Trucks• Fits almost any tire, attaches easily to anchors on your deck• Self-Adjusting basket snugs around the tire for quick loading• Cross-strap pockets for fine adjustment of loop strap position• Patent pending “four-way” rubber cleat for secure tread grip• Soft harness reduces the risk of vehicle damage• Vehicle rides on its own suspension, eliminating shock transfer• Thick yellow webbing is cut and UV resistant• Complete it includes 4 loop straps, 4 ratchets with snap hooks & storage bag• Set of two replacement straps also available•Meets or exceeds all DOT specificationsNote: Always secure any vehicle for transport by four points.

TK1-TH047 Complete Car Tie Down Kit (4 straps & 4 ratchets w/snap hooks) TH040-RS-K2 Adjustable Loop Straps Only (Set of 2)

Unique patent pending tire cleat makes installation a snap

Includes 4 ratchet buckles with heavy

duty snap hooks

Universal “Fast-Strap” Frame Hook Tie DownTwisted T/J Combo Hook Fits Into Any Vehicle Frame• Secure connection between the vehicle and trailer deck • 72" long strap allows for easy positioning• T/J combo hook fits any vehicle frame transport hole• Unique twisted head for easy frame hole entry• Forged alloy steel for extra durability• Buckles with snap hooks mate easily with D-rings• Thick yellow webbing is cut and UV resistant• Factory welded coupling links are strong and durable•Meets or exceeds all DOT specifications Note: Always secure any vehicle for transport by four points.FT-72TJ-S T/J Tie Down Strap w/Snap Hook Ratchet (72")

Includes storage bag

AH5210DR-K2

Axle Tie DownCombo StrapsEasy Way To Secure Vehicle Axles• No more fumbling around

under the vehicle• Snap hook end loops

around the axle and clips back to the D-ring

• Ratchet end attaches to your deck for quick tensioning

• Twisted snap hook with spring loaded latch• 9.5' length for additional clearance

and easy positioning• Available with snap hooks or chain tails• Standard assemblies include thick yellow

webbing that is cut and UV resistant• Includes free cordura wear pad to extend product life•Meets or exceeds all DOT regulationsNote: Always secure any vehicle for transport by four points. AH5210DR-K2 Set of 2 Combo Straps

Complete Axle Tie Down SystemIncludes Four Axle Straps And Two Ratchet Straps•Complete kit designed to haul large or small vehicles by the axles• Includes two 22" and two 36" axle straps•Two snap hook ratchet straps for quick, secure hook ups•Flexible 1-ply axle straps include full body wear pads•Thick yellow webbing is cut and UV resistant •Complete kit includes (2) 22" axle straps,

(2) 36" axle straps, (2) 8' ratchet straps and (1) reusable draw string storage bag

•Meets or exceeds all DOT regulationsNote: Always secure any vehicle for transport by four points.

TK2-AH2236 Complete Axle Tiedown Kit (complete set)

FREE CORDURA

WEAR PADS INCLUDED

Includes storage bag

Exotic Car Tie-Down SetThe Only Way To Secure Valuable, Low Clearance Vehicles• Specifically designed for low profile vehicles with exotic rims• Harness has virtually no metal parts, reducing the risk of vehicle damage• Long 12’ straps to get away from the vehicle for easy, damage-free tensioning• Bold, professional look is ideal for high-end towing applications• Standard assemblies include thick yellow webbing that is cut and UV resistant• All hardware is plated to resist the elements• Straps available in sets of 4, or as a complete set of 4 straps and 4 ratchet

buckles with snap hooks•Meets or exceeds all DOT regulationsNote: Always secure any vehicle for transport by four points.

TH050-K4 Standard Exotic Car Tie-Down Straps (4 straps) TK1-TH050 Standard Exotic Car Tie-Down Straps (4 straps & 4 ratchets w/snap hooks)

CORDURATUBE

WEAR PADWITH EVERY

STRAP

Includes storage

bag

FT-72TJ-S

ASSEMBLIES INCLUDE CORDURA WEAR PAD

COMPLETEAXLE TIE DOWN KIT!

INCLUDINGSTORAGE BAG!

Tie Down Assemblies

Includes storage bag

Patent pending pocketed cross strap adjusts to fit any tire, from small cars to large trucks.

FREE CORDURA

WEAR PADS INCLUDED