Sparks1032, to answer your question about etrack, I work for a company that installs, repairs, and modifies vehicles ( golf carts, a A/C 4wheeler,cars, trucks, vans and buses) for the physically handicapped in wheelchairs to operate or be transported in. I have lots of experince with etrack that is used for wheelchair securement. They are great if #1 the clips are installed correctly and #2 the tracks are kept clean. I have seen etracks that are partially or completely full of dirt/trash and it is very difficult to insert the clips properly. Hope this helps.
back in 1989 after losing my 1989 zuki lt 250 4x4 of my snowmobile trailer going around a reak sharp turn ( it rolled off landed on the wheels and bounced up and over and landed back on the wheels causing no damage, I had 2 straps on it.....im anal i put 5 straps on each one.) i own 20 straps can never be to careful.
my polaris i strap to the frame and my honda i strap to the racks and compress the heck out of them..they dont move. i even have sides on my trailer.
hoyt
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96 Polaris SP 400
2003 Honda Rancher 350 ES
02 Mint polaris 250 trailblazer
2004 3500 Ram crew Cummins.
I use two smart straps (straps with hook loops built in) and go from right front control arm and tie down on the left rear. Then then go from the right rear on the axle and tie down on the left front. She doesn't flinch an inch when turning. My mom's bf does the same thing on his '06 kodiak 450.
The shorter the straps, the less roll potential if the straps get loose, stretch when wet etc. I can't back that up with science, but I have seen this in my various road trips. I exclusively go to the frame now, and I always use ratchet straps. No more thumb tight models. AND I always strap on all four corners PLUS one from the center of the front and rear. 6 total per machine. Straps are cheap insurance compared to a new machine.
