Andy,

I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
"egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run then
ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.


"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm asking
> the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping
> down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow
> straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in
> the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock
> sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap?
>
> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I did
> find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any
> ideas will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
> 2001 TJ
> Modified
>
>
>
>

 

Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
:)

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Andy,
>
> I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
> through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
> "egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
> straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
> then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
> pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>> the strap?
>>
>> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>> Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>> Modified
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
:)

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Andy,
>
> I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
> through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
> "egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
> straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
> then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
> pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>> the strap?
>>
>> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>> Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>> Modified
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
:)

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
> Andy,
>
> I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
> through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
> "egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
> straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
> then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
> pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>> the strap?
>>
>> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>> Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy
>> 2001 TJ
>> Modified
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

What he said about the 10%. For a suitable double axle trailer loaded
with a TJ and winch, that works out to about 500 pounds OR MORE on the
tongue.

Jerry Bransford wrote:

> Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
> weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
> will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
> trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
> have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
>
>>Andy,
>>
>>I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
>>through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
>>"egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
>>straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
>>then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
>>pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>>
>>
>>"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>>
>>>I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>>>trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>>>asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>>>strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>>>yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>>>can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>>>Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>>>the strap?
>>>
>>>Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>>>did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>>>Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Andy
>>>2001 TJ
>>>Modified
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

What he said about the 10%. For a suitable double axle trailer loaded
with a TJ and winch, that works out to about 500 pounds OR MORE on the
tongue.

Jerry Bransford wrote:

> Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
> weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
> will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
> trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
> have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
>
>>Andy,
>>
>>I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
>>through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
>>"egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
>>straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
>>then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
>>pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>>
>>
>>"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>>
>>>I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>>>trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>>>asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>>>strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>>>yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>>>can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>>>Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>>>the strap?
>>>
>>>Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>>>did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>>>Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Andy
>>>2001 TJ
>>>Modified
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

What he said about the 10%. For a suitable double axle trailer loaded
with a TJ and winch, that works out to about 500 pounds OR MORE on the
tongue.

Jerry Bransford wrote:

> Just make sure the TJ is positioned properly on the trailer so most of its
> weight is forward of the axle(s). If you don't, insufficient tongue weight
> will cause vicious trailer sway as you try to get up to speed. Whatever that
> trailer's total weight is with the Jeep and everything else, make sure you
> have at least 10% of that weight sitting on the hitch ball as tongue weight.
> :)
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:ckl03h01bhu@enews2.newsguy.com...
>
>>Andy,
>>
>>I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks
>>through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to
>>"egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet
>>straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run
>>then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X"
>>pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach.
>>
>>
>>"Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51...
>>
>>>I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a
>>>trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm
>>>asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that
>>>strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs,
>>>yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I
>>>can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie
>>>Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to
>>>the strap?
>>>
>>>Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I
>>>did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks.
>>>Any ideas will be appreciated.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Andy
>>>2001 TJ
>>>Modified
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>