superclamp tie downs

[nytro_se]

can superclamp tie downs be used on enclosed trailer

 

[dab102999]

I can't see why not...just might want to position so that the clamping will happen in the center instead of the outside like most videos show.

 

[dfattack]

I'm hoping so. I just bought four for my new enclosed trailer that's being delivered within the next two days. I'm gonna be watching this thread.

 

[fusionfool]

can superclamp tie downs be used on enclosed trailer

I have the older style superclamps, the metal ones. I used them in my United side by side with no issues. just located the deck hook and bolted through the floor. This year I got a Mission Crossover, that had the slide track tie down. I had to buy the slide track deck hooks. No problem until I went to place the superclamp on the ski's. There was not enough room to get the hook into the deck hook. The superclamp would touch the kick plate before I could hook. The tie down hook was right in line with the deck clamp, and I could not get it to hook. So I had to cut a relief hole in the trailer kick plate so I could get the superclamp hook over far enough to get into the deck hook. It does work, but I was not happy having to cut into the kick plate.

 

[longtrack]

Does this mean I have to tie my Sleds down in my enclosed Trailer? I never have for the last 10 years.

I take that back, when I go out west I throw a couple Straps on them.

 

[dfattack]

Does this mean I have to tie my Sleds down in my enclosed Trailer? I never have for the last 10 years.

I take that back, when I go out west I throw a couple Straps on them.

As I stated earlier in this thread, I'm getting ready to take delivery on my new enclosed trailer. I had numerous discussions with the dealer about the trailer setup and one of the issues that came up was rings in the floor and ways to secure the sleds. I was under the impression you didn't have to do that. Of course, you don't have to but the dealer had told me of one or two stories where an accident occurred and the trailer had rolled over, but the sleds were secured upside down with no damage. Of course the trailer had significant damage. So I guess...sure you don't have to but if it could prevent some additional damage to the sleds in an unavoidable accident why not?

I'm sure if I'm only going a short distance I probably won't sometimes, but longer trips I will surely secure them.

 

[fusionfool]

As I stated earlier in this thread, I'm getting ready to take delivery on my new enclosed trailer. I had numerous discussions with the dealer about the trailer setup and one of the issues that came up was rings in the floor and ways to secure the sleds. I was under the impression you didn't have to do that. Of course, you don't have to but the dealer had told me of one or two stories where an accident occurred and the trailer had rolled over, but the sleds were secured upside down with no damage. Of course the trailer had significant damage. So I guess...sure you don't have to but if it could prevent some additional damage to the sleds in an unavoidable accident why not?

I'm sure if I'm only going a short distance I probably won't sometimes, but longer trips I will surely secure them.

I can tell you from experience, the snowmobiles need to be tied down. I had to lock up the breaks one time on a short trip out from the hotel to the parking lot we would unload at. When I locked them up the sleds both slid forward and placed a nice dent in the front V nose. I always clamp them down now. New trailer, don't take that chance. It could have been worse and they could have punched a hole in the front. Just my two cents worth.

 

[dfattack]

I can tell you from experience, the snowmobiles need to be tied down. I had to lock up the breaks one time on a short trip out from the hotel to the parking lot we would unload at. When I locked them up the sleds both slid forward and placed a nice dent in the front V nose. I always clamp them down now. New trailer, don't take that chance. It could have been worse and they could have punched a hole in the front. Just my two cents worth.

I appreciate the confirmation! Just not worth it.

 

[tyeeman]

yep, I use the new plastic super clamp and a steel super clamp in an inline Legend, works like a charm. What we did do was rather than just drilling a hole in the floor and usning the nut and washer for the deck hook, each deck hook is bolted through a 1/2" X 4" X 6" peice of aluminum on the underside of the deck. Stiffened up the floor a little.

 

[dfattack]

yep, I use the new plastic super clamp and a steel super clamp in an inline Legend, works like a charm. What we did do was rather than just drilling a hole in the floor and usning the nut and washer for the deck hook, each deck hook is bolted through a 1/2" X 4" X 6" peice of aluminum on the underside of the deck. Stiffened up the floor a little.

Like your idea. Think I'll steal it if you don't mind.