How to Load and Strap a Vehicle on a Car Hauler
Loading starts with the ramps fully extended and the trailer on level ground. Drive the vehicle onto the trailer slowly and stop with the front wheels against the chocks or front stops. Before strapping, put the vehicle in neutral and release the parking brake. A vehicle left in gear or with the parking brake applied develops stress in the drivetrain and brake components under the sustained tension of the tie-down straps over a long haul.
Strap at four points through the vehicle's designated frame tie-down hooks, which typically sit behind the front wheels and in front of the rear wheels. Ratchet straps with soft loop ends protect the frame finish. The straps should compress the suspension slightly at all four corners, which reduces bounce during the haul and prevents strap tension from loosening on the road. Big Rentals walks through the loading and strapping process at pickup for every car hauler rental in Laredo.