I put the brake on and leave it in gear. 1 strap at each corner closer to the wheel the better. Never had any trouble.
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When towing ATV, parking brake on? Tranny in Neutral?
Good morning!
I'm new here, and have spent the last hour or so researching the best way to secure my '16 Rancher to a trailer. I feel confident that the four ratchet straps I have will do the trick and I now know the best points are to secure it.
My question is concerning the brakes and transmission when towing. Maybe I didn't use the proper search terms but I didn't find a lot about it.
Personally, I think that leaving the tranny in neutral and using the parking brake (all done after strapping the trailer down to my trailer) is the way to go but I am deferring to the much more experienced members here to either agree or convince me there is a better way.
Thanks in advance everyone!
Pat
Now if I can find some good places to ride in Georgia I'll be all set!
I'm new here, and have spent the last hour or so researching the best way to secure my '16 Rancher to a trailer. I feel confident that the four ratchet straps I have will do the trick and I now know the best points are to secure it.
My question is concerning the brakes and transmission when towing. Maybe I didn't use the proper search terms but I didn't find a lot about it.
Personally, I think that leaving the tranny in neutral and using the parking brake (all done after strapping the trailer down to my trailer) is the way to go but I am deferring to the much more experienced members here to either agree or convince me there is a better way.
Thanks in advance everyone!
Pat
Now if I can find some good places to ride in Georgia I'll be all set!
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This is/was my favourite way to secure my machines. 2 large chains on the front and 2 straps on the back to tighten it down.
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I no longer haul like this since my new shorter deck makes it a bit harder and I never did get around to making up chains and hooks. I actually worked as a surveyor and ran this setup daily, I logged approx. 50,000+ miles hauling ATV's or snowmobiles on my truck deck, and my furthest distance traveled at one time was actually just under 4,000 miles. So, I've been there done than when it comes to hauling ATV's lol
I no longer haul like this since my new shorter deck makes it a bit harder and I never did get around to making up chains and hooks. I actually worked as a surveyor and ran this setup daily, I logged approx. 50,000+ miles hauling ATV's or snowmobiles on my truck deck, and my furthest distance traveled at one time was actually just under 4,000 miles. So, I've been there done than when it comes to hauling ATV's lol
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