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Librarian
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USA
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 Posted - 06/04/2008 : 10:17:37 PM
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I've been thinking about how best to tie down my Mule. My toy hauler has three rows of d rings already mounted in the floor. I have researched on the internet for various options and I have come to the conclusion that I should use either one of these two plans:
1. Wheel nets on the fron wheels and a strap around the rear axle. I will use stranps with snap hooks. I will feel better about using those than j hooks.
2. Straps with snap hooks somewhere on the front area of the frame and a strap (maybe two) around the rear axle. I've been thinking that if I can make it work, the push tube mounts for my snow plow might work very well. I will look into that.
Any advice any of you can give will be very much appreciated.
Don Williams a.k.a. librarian |
Don Williams a.k.a. Librarian
2006 Mule 610 |
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desertmule
UORC Benefactor
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Posted - 06/08/2008 : 3:08:48 PM
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i'm sure you've got it figured out by now...
if you get invloved in an accident and your load shifts is the biggest concern...
i've been dragging my little 610 around the southwest for 3 years now and haven't had any problems with just the e-brake and a strap across the bed..the straps attach to rings mounted in the floor of the T/H...
if i end up in an accident bad enough that the mule ends up in the front bedroom, i'll have more to worry about than that.. |
05 Kawi Mule 610 4x4
CD/MP3,6x9's,amp
55wt remote controlled bed lights
Speedometer,Tiny Tach
FMF exhaust
Thunderhawk bumpers and skid plates
LED taillights
Dash lighting
KFX 700 spring mod
Dual batteries
2010 Polaris RZR LE
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Librarian
Full Member
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2008 : 8:35:45 PM
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Originally posted by desertmule
i'm sure you've got it figured out by now...
if you get invloved in an accident and your load shifts is the biggest concern...
i've been dragging my little 610 around the southwest for 3 years now and haven't had any problems with just the e-brake and a strap across the bed..the straps attach to rings mounted in the floor of the T/H...
if i end up in an accident bad enough that the mule ends up in the front bedroom, i'll have more to worry about than that..
Thanks for the reply. You are right, if I'm in an accident, it will be a bit problem altogether. I do, however, drive a courier truck for my wife's company and just a hard stop can send heavy items at the back of the truck all the way to the front with a lot of force. I will make sure that doesn't happen with my mule.
Don Williams a.k.a. librarian |
Don Williams a.k.a. Librarian
2006 Mule 610 |
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Uncledonnie
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 09/24/2009 : 07:17:41 AM
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| I purchased wheel nets that I never use because I have no rings on the trailer at the correct place to secure the net straight and I dont want any large amount of sideways pull on the wheels. However, since someone posted a little tip, secure the Rhino (in my case) with straps and run a bungie to the the eye on each end of the strap I have had no problems at all. The bungies keep the straps tight each time the machine flexes. I also bought some eye bolts and mounted them front and back through the holes in the frame so I dont have to hook anything to steering rods, axles, etc. I use two straps front and rear to be safe. straps are cheap compared to fixing the UTV or trailer. |
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Tying down my Mule in the toy hauler
