Trailer Tie Down for a 1940 Packard Convertible Coupe

Posted by hughdean On 2015/8/9 6:52:32

I recently purchased a 1940 Packard series 120, convertible coupe. The carrier I have hired has not come through with pickup and delivery so I have decided to go after the car myself. In anticipation of traveling to shows etc, I have bought a Sundowner aluminum 20 foot trailer to haul my car. While I have lots of utility trailer experience I have never pulled a car hauler or tied down a car so I have no clue and hope someone can help. The trailer is rated for 7000# and weights only 1400#. There are four tie down points rated at 6000# each. I'm concerned about frame or above suspension tie down and what to use. Axle straps? Ratchet straps? Load binders and chains? Or a combination of all? Should I tie front to back, back to front,or directly to the tie down points? This will be a 1,000 mile tow. Is there any problem with putting pressure on the wheel bearings for this length of tow? Thanks to all for any info you can provide.