Car tie down spacing on trailer floor

[Bob Coury]

I am trying to layout the spacing to install tie downs. If I mimic my old trailer that had tie down locations that worked for a Swift SE-3, those locations may not work if I ever get a newer car due to mainly wheelbase locations.

I am trying to find a compromise location that will work for old a new cars as the it appears that the most change will be in the wheelbase.

So what are you all using for the spread from the front to rear of the tire, as well as the wheelbase?

I am referencing data in the GCR in the meantime.

Thanks
Bob

[Daryl DeArman]

E track and E-track straps. Keep it versatile, not specific to a car.

[Purple Frog]

Most modern FCs have a wheelbase of ~104".
Older CFC are around ~99"

[Bob Coury]

Thanks all.

I did not want to go with e-track due to all of the junk that can build up underneath it.

However, it would also solve the problem with the tires lifting paint off of the trailer floor.

I may reconsider it!

[Firesmith]

Blow your trailer out occasionally with a leaf blower or compressed air. Keeps your e-track and the floor of the trailer clean except for any oil leaks!

[Purple Frog]

I'm sort of anal about securing the car in the trailer. I have seen race trailers roll over and the car inside not be damaged at all.
I strap all four wheels down to the floor. The rings to which the straps are attached are through bolted with metal plates underneath.
E-track will work great. But you need to follow its install specs; which usually means putting a screw in every hole. Then make sure the floor is really attached to the rails underneath.