Just purchased a brand new UTV. This is the best video at this point since I’m looking at buying a single axle utility trailer to haul my new toy. This video is for all new owners like myself who have no formal training on topics like this.

I've been riding dirt bikes, three wheelers and quads almost all my life and never had issues with straps. I bought a SxS last year and every trip I took at least one strap would fall off. I watched this video before I went to Sand Mountain this weekend (just got back), didn't lose 1 strap! Thank you.

Strapping the tires also helps with the ride of the trailer. It uses the suspension on your vehicle in sink with the trailer

Just a thought.... I believe in always releasing the park brake and or take out of park, ( if equipped), after attaching a strap or two. Then after all strapped down reset the park brake or put back in park. Doing this there is then no tension on the drive line.

It’s truly amazing how much misinformation there is. You show the right way. So many other videos show it wrong. Glad I found you. Ty.

Great Show..!! You are very professional and you know a lot about UTV and Off Road. I always watch your shows. I live in Costa Rica and I enjoy driving my RZR 1000 XP 2018 all around, i do not need a trailer to carry my unit, I just drive it any where.

Learned this a number of years ago. Was in a remote area and had a leaf spring on the trailer snap. Managed to block the trailer up to get it home but found our straps kept falling off due to the exaggerated movement of the atv chassis. More than usual. That’s how I learned tracks with tire straps are the only thing that make sense.

Criss crossing the straps is a bad idea. Bleeping Jeep channel did a great demonstration showing why it's a bad idea. (Straps interfere and if one strap fails the entire strap system fails) Otherwise this is great vid! I struggled finding good info on strapping UTVs with a mixture of advice. I finally installed e tracks on my trailer with straps over the wheels and that has been my favorite UTV accessory investment yet.

Hey thanks so much for this guys. Since watching this I have tied down my RZR like you suggested and I feel better knowing my car is secure on the trailer. While driving down the road I can feel a difference in the trailer and the motion of the car. It is like the car floats on the trailer and allows the suspension to work. Thanks ✌🏼

Awesome video. Mother just got her first XP 1000 right after I learned this knowledge. Now I get to confidently load it properly to protect her investment.

i equipped my trailer with TRAC system, it was rather inexpensive- probably cost me less than $150 to be able to tie down both of my UTV's with all needed parts using several 12" long track's and the clip in straps for the TRACKs, all available at my local auto parts store (NAPA). they're both tied down using the tires. the only thing i can advise is is on a wood deck trailer to make sure that at least one pair of bolt holes in each track is bolted to a frame support under the wood, or to use through bolts through the wood with fender washers on the underside and nylock nuts on the bolts so they don't come loose. the other nice thing about doing it this way is that the free end of my straps can be placed under the strap between the strap and the tire and as things are cinched down they hold the free end quite nicely and neatly.

good stuff! i've always tied to the skid plate & sometimes the receiver hitch. Never had an issue but haven't traveled long distances or over very rough roads for very long. Will now follow your advice in the video.

Thanks for the information. Nice tip on writing your name and tagging your straps. Spend all that money but can’t buy a descent strap. Came across this on recommendations on you tube. I will be taking a look at your website.

Great video . Actually tied my car down correctly in toy hauler and the straps stayed tight .

2 inch lasso strap with “0” ring attached to racket strap with chain and hook anchor works well . 2 inch strap 3333 lbs. working load limit . Great Information !

Very Informable always did motorcycles with Soft, Rachet ty downs. have a Four wheeler now will definitely do it like you Showed.

I admit I've been using the tow loop in the center at each end. I didnt like it and had plans to upgrade my trailer to e-track. Not sure why I didn't give my current situation more thought. Thanks for the video... ill be tying to the lower arms and furthest outside radius rods from now until I get my e-track installed and can strap my tires down.

came here thinking i already knew everything about strapping yet i learned i was doing it wrong the whole time. i will definitely start strapping on the lower control arms near the hubs!!

Erickson Etrack with the strap over the wheel - best way by far

I haven’t seen a video like this in a long time. Love you guys! Also, don’t retire without curating a replacement. 😬

Polaris recommends to strap the RZR on the bumper. Look at their video smh. You are spot on with your recommendation. I agree, strapping tires are the best or near it.

Wow great video I learn something every time and wow he would be a nightmare to work for.

E or X tracks are simple to add to any trailer deck. Purchase at tractor supply or other retailers. Be sure and use grade 8, 5 or quality stainless hardware!

Thanks for the video. I was doing it wrong and ordered the Speedstraps

I'm using dog bones for strapping the tires. You can tie down securely and it only takes minutes. Going around the inside of the tire instead of over the top gives you a better hold in case you lose air pressure.

New guy here, great video. Would have successfully made all the mistakes, so thank you for the information.

have a d-ring strap bought at a wrecker supply company and e-track system to hold ranger on tailer. put d-ring end over the tires on all 4 tires and rachet down tight on all 4 tires

The easiest way and what works the best and fastest for me is to pull the front wheels to the front rail on the trailer and hook two straps to the frame about halfway of the vehicle and tie down to the front of the trailer. There is nothing wrong with tying down to a part of the vehicle that is suspended. As long as you compress the suspension to put enough preload it wont go anywhere or have any suspension travel that creates slack in your straps. Also if you strap both front and rear you don't even need to compress the suspension because you are using tension on both sides of the frame to prevent the vehicle from moving and you can have all the suspension travel you want and it will never move. You really shouldn't tie down to the A Arms, Polaris actually tells you not to. In fact all manufacturers have tie down holes on the frames of SxS in front and rear. The correct way is to take two straps and tie the rear down a few feet behind it and then take two more and tie the front down a few feet in front of it. Tire straps are a bad idea because you can loose air pressure.

Good video, always good to see everyone's method, Lower and Arms works best.

I run e-track down the entire length of the trailer deck and from there figure out where the buggy needs to sit and put e track chokes in front of the front tires, from there I used 2" e track straps over all four tires to hold it in place. makes for a very solid foundation and the unit never moves and no shock load is placed on the suspension

Thanks for the video. Even though I have a Polaris Ranger Crew here on the farm TN, I still learn some good things from you guys.

Very helpful explanation on tie down. Thank you

This is a great video and actually very serious topic, amazing how many don't know these things!

Lol. The John Wick reference was great

Excellent info...I was skeptical that it would be very informative, but boy was I wrong

Thanks for the video. Makes sense when explained by a pro.

Tire webs. Even from tractor supply with their hardware. That way your suspension can move freely and your straps stay tight 👍🏻. #nochase

I go through the wheels with D ring straps

I use the good old fashion 1/2 inch chain and binders on all 4 corners through the lowest parts of the chassis front and rear 👍. I can see what you're saying about maybe straps tearing with the bouncing, but I would be astonished to see any issues with a little pre load on the suspension with chains and binders. Standard 1/2 inch chain has a working load of 8200 pounds

THANKS FOR THE HELP GONA TRY TO TIE LIKE U SAID

Informative AND entertaining. Thanks for taking the time!

A 40 minute video sales pitch, infomercial

Speed Strap for the win!

I never knew how much there was to learn about strap-ons...

My Toy hauler tie down points are all inside the wheel line. How do you tie down when you can’t pull to the outside like you have on the trailer in the video? Cross cross both front and rear? (Not to the chassis)

Great video. What do you think about soft straps through the wheel. Look forward to a reply thanks.

Any thoughts about putting the machine in Park vs neutral ? I have heard that hauling in Park is hard on the park pawl.

To get tongue weight, measure height of pickup rear bumper with empty trailer attached. Then load your UTV and drive it up to where your pickup bumper is an inch lower. If you don't like the way it handles, pull forward until you have another inch. But an inch is a good rule of thumb.

Have you tried the Jeri-rigg strap? Super strong! Seems like this would be the perfect application.

This video alone made me subscribe. im new.. hi from Detroit.

I roll the extra length up and secure it to itself. Trucker trick!

Awesome videos. Great information. Keep up the good work. Building my 2015 1000 XP 4 for mountain and trails so you guys are a big help.

Just had one come off the trailer on I15! Yeah strap downs and then more strap downs!!!

Thank you for the post, I did invest in great straps but seems I was still using in the wrong locations

You are correct that the arms can take quite a bit of load, can’t say if they’re designed to take load on a small point when they’re tied down like that though. I’d prefer to tie vehicle down per the manufactures recommendations. I was always taught not to ever tie down a vehicle by the control arms because they weren’t designed to take load like that.

Great info and I love these Live Videos!

Shock Straps work great.

fantastic video , thx

As for the tongue weight, it really depends on your configuration, payload, etc. For example, my f250 diesel payload is such that my talon goes all the way forward on my dual axle trailer. There are some great KZfaq videos showing why you want the weight as far forward as you can, relative to your setup.

Lol, good idea to for a video, but based on the questions and some comments, I’m not sure how many will actually listen. One suggestion, get with Speed Strap and give them some lessons as well. Looking at there pics they will add to the misuse of their products

I work for the railroad and we tie our machines down in a trapezoid. On the railroad cars. Always a good method. Pull in or out. /_\ or \-/

What about looping a tie down through the wheels if your wheels have large enough gaps for the straps?

Great video, thank you!

I been crossing the straps under the machine. Front to back/ back to front

Cam confirm on a pro xp a 32" rubs super hard i full lock with a 5-2 wheel. So much so it rips the the skid plays down and drag everytime you go in reverse. Had to go with 1.5" forward offset A-Arms

very cool vlog !Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the vid. i just got a 2019 1000 rzr xp and this helps me in knowing where to tie it down from.

Shock straps are great too

So confusing because Polaris themselves say not to tie to the front control arms, but it seems like the best option.

At least this guy admits these are cars and not ATV's.

good tips, i rather ppls utvs not come off and hit me! i do like the fast strap for towing. i wish u showed how to re loop a strap thru a ratchet.... and off topic, how a sway bar works.

What about looping the strap through the wheel and then feed it through the ratchet for each wheel?

Can’t beat Mac’s wheel bonnet tie downs for security

Thank you very Helpfull

Very imformative video!

I use a regular ratchet strap and push the strap through the "eye" on the hook witch makes a loop and put it over the tires .....if you've ever seen a marlin truck rack the straps works the same way .... Although my toy hauler doesn't have great tie down points and is almost impossible to tie down correctly

trailing arms are not terrible at all but man that axle plunge is no joke. the axles must plunge constantly throughout the travel.

What about through the rims of the tires with a tire strap if it is too short to make your outside hooks?

Awesome video

I block up under the front and rear before I tie it down so I'm not just compressing the suspension

Awesome straps

Need to remind people to have safety clips on S hooks not just open hooks

Sir please get your eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) checked, if you have not already. Take care.

The video was informative and I’ll be changing how I tie down my toys. Thank you. (But Chase is annoying)

Everyone does it differently, but for me tying off to the chassis is the strongest part of your machine and most stable. When you strap to suspension components you are getting some of the weakest points on the machine since they are intended to move. Use 4 good quality 3O00 Lb straps, cross the fronts and pull straight back in the rear AND always attach to the chassis/frame Cuz that tinfoil crap the A arms are made of would bend like cheap Chinese steel if something bad happened.

I have a defender limited that is very “top heavy”. Would that make a difference with tire or lower control arm strapping? I only ask because it could have body roll on my trailer when I go around corners.

What about using the shipping points on the can am maverick x3. Tusk makes some tie downs that go one them for straps to hook on to

Would all the same advise about getting close to the tire apply to a standard ATV? (E.g Polaris 570)

Over the tire strap? A bonnet?

i was just wondering if you have had any dealings with the new 2021 Can Am commander and if so what do you think?

If one can’t properly strap a car... maybe they should not be allowed to own a sxs.😳. Another wonderful video

I have a new single axle trailer, 5x9 ft to haul my Rubicon ATV 500. To balance ATV in transport, should I place ATV in center of trailer? Tie downs close to tires is ok?

What camera are you recording with? Looks good nice and clear.

What if you tie it off to the chassis but closer to the machine and compress the suspension a bit?

How do you like the loading ramps? I work at Heavy Duty Ramps.

tied buggy down from rollcage, thinking they need better suspension already lol

42 min video on how to tie down an atv...wtf has happened in this country..

in of my ratchet strap wrap sytap up put in an old sock work real good ?

Hi, Love the trailer you made! Looking for something similar any suggestions? or do you sell trailers?

How many total straps do you recommend for a Can Am outlander to secure to a trailer ? 2 in front and 2 in back or 1 strap in front and 1 in the back? And I assume you strap down an outlander at the hubs like you do a utv?