Chaining vehicles

[LBZ]

I know enough about chaining vehicles in terms of knowing what typically can be chained & where to attach them. More importantly, it is knowing where NOT to hook a vehicle. However, finding more & more people getting cars with parts of the undercarriage ripped apart from not being properly chained(or in the right spot).

I was never trained, so do not know which hook was specifically designed for what. Usually just use the J if I have to chain something. Most units are around the tire tread strapped on my trailer. But run a Miller 7 car & where the decks slide into one another, you either have to chain or buy the wheel straps(lasso type) that hook into a chain hook.

The only reason am asking is to A. obviously learn something, but B. hopefully get some of these other guys to pay attention to this. Saw a order from a broker the other day that I was suppose to inspect a frame of any vehicle I load for them. Which is a pain if I am loading it on the bottom with straps.

[G/MAN]

Most manufacturers have a certain way that they want their vehicles to be secured. Some require a "J" hook, others may require a different type of hook. More of the newer cars want carhaulers to use wheel straps. Securing cars is more about using common sense. There is absolutely NO reason that an undercarriage should be damaged due to the way that it was secured. That can come from someone with little experience or someone who gets in too big of a hurry to get their truck loaded. I never got in a hurry when it came to securing my load when I hauled cars.

If you take your time and properly secure your load there is no reason that you should have undercarriage damage.

[cobraboy]

Ford requires T hooks and GM,Chryseler wants R hooks. I dought if any manufactures will let you use J or grab hooks. Most of the Manufactures dont even put chain holes in their chassis anymore. you can tell the propper tie down hole it is ussually a oval hole and not thin metal. straps are the way to go! I've been running a strap truck for three years now and love it. good luck man

[LBZ]

Ah, to clarify, I have NOT damaged a car to date because of chains. Dealers are definitely becoming aware of issues though. My point of the above question is that it is going to become a bigger problem even for those who do it properly.

I know newer Chevrolet/Chrysler units are to be wheel strapped along with a majority of imports.

Local (to me) BMW dealer is getting cars in that are wheel strapped, but is having issues(damages) with guys running a strap through the wheel instead of over the tread. Most carriers will argue that it doesn't hurt anything, but this dealer is finding the problems with it.

[Crusty]

A direct answer: If the hole are there; an inboard V on both ends is the best.

[Cluck Cluck]

So if I were to invest in some rjt hook for my step deck that'd be ok?

[Crusty]

never hauled cars/trucks on anything but a car hauler so I can't speak to a step deck. I can tell you this; as a rule, do not tie down hard behind rear wheels on anything as it is weakest part of unit.

[Cluck Cluck]

Well my girl friend has benn setting up my back hauls and sometimes she has enought room to put on a sprinter van or large pick up truck on and they're a p I t a to secure with a couple chains they bounce etc I don't like that I'm anal about stuff bring secure

[G/MAN]

You need more than 2 chains to secure a van or any vehicle. I always use 4. You could invest in some tire straps if you haul vehicles very much.

[cobraboy]

Buy some ratchet straps they work good and are super easy To secure the vehicle.