[Sunbeam Talbot Email List] transporting a beam,

[George Simpson - Forums]

My last tow was over 500 miles in a day and I tow on a flat bed trailer 
with twin axles under the platform. I don't even have the bolt-down 
chocks for the wheels and just use two ratcheted tie downs for the front 
wheels. I pass the tie-down heavy canvas band behind the top of the 
wheel and then cross it over at the front so that at  the front of the 
wheel it looks like a  big X with about 8 feet between the tie-down 
attachment points on each side. With my wing (fender) mirrors, I can 
check constantly that the rear wheels have not moved and, of course, 
check about every 200 miles that all tie downs etc are in place and tight.

Your set up seems more than adequate. As always, look for about 100 lbs 
on the tow ball.

Cheers

George

wes.stewart at sunbeamsaloon.com wrote:
> When I go to Galveston to collect "the beam", I will be taking my 22ft car hauler trailer so as to flat tow the car back home. I have tie-down rings at front and rear, and an adjustable wheel stop (4x4) that straps down to push the front wheels against. I tow my Austin 1100 and Riley Elf with ease and use 4 ratcheted tie-downs: one for each corner.
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> Are there any particularly good or bad tie-down points on the car. With a nice heavy-duty frame it would seem pretty much anything goes, but I thought I would check with the "experience" pool.
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> WES
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> Fate, TX
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