Enclosed Trailer Trike Tiedown Ideas

[dirtdobber]

I use this. Simple to make and works perfect.


Doing the tires will work good. I used D rings and used a wide tie down over the tires into the D rings. Lower cost and works well. The D rings when not in use are flush in the floor.
dd

 

[Rosy]

Well, another year, so the trike is tied down from the engine guards and the trailer hitch, just like last year's run.
I was still looking at a block and strap over the tires with e-track, but with the fender clearance, went back to what I used last year.
The only way to use the tire tie down, was to jack the body up, put the straps on and then rachet it down, way too much work! LOL
The trip last year went very well, so we hope to duplicate it again this year. :clapping:

See you in Florida! ThumbUp
Rosy

 

[Condor Spirit]

My brother in law had the engine guard break off and make a huge dent in the front fender. Needless to say he no longer straps the bike in the trailer that way.

 

[Rosy]

I was thinking in using the front wheel rim to tie it down to the chock, but don't know if it would hurt the chrome rims.
How do people tie their front tire to the front chock? I know you said the guard broke, so how does he do the front wheel tie down? Any photos to share?
Thanks
Rosy

 

[Condor Spirit]

One of the brothers is a welder, so he welded a better bracket on the engine guard. Not sure if he still straps it down that way. Another friend has a front wheel chock that locks it in, and I believe straps that go over the rear wheels. Will have to ask him. Sorry I don't have any pics to share.

 

[Rosy]

That's OK on the pictures, yes you mentioned about the bracket. The lock in chock would be great, but at times you have to be careful because of the fender extensions on the front fender can get in the way. This chock came with the trailer when I bought it and it is not the locking type.
I know people use their handlebars to tie down, but I am afraid of the damage which may occur to the shock seals.
I've also seen where people use the passenger grips to tie their bikes down, don't know about that one. I would be afraid they could deform the grip if enough force were put on them.
I suppose each and everyone of us use different methods of tie downs. Some work, others not so much!
The other problem is, how well does your trike travel in the trailer. Is the ride "smooth", or bumpie?
Rosy

 

[Rosy]

Well, the trip to Florida (2016) with the trike went well. The points I used were the same as last year..engine guards and trailer hitch. Just enough force to prevent the trike from moving side to side on the trailer hitch. Slight force on the engine guards to keep the front tire in place, into the chock.
Rosy