Best way to secure bike in trailer

MyersAvionics
Edited Date/Time 12/13/2020 8:16pm
The wife and I just bought a toy hauler and I'm looking at the different ways to secure the bike without taking up too much room. What does everyone here use?

I'm leaning towards the rather expensive option of the Lock-N-Load Pro system ($280 per!!). This is nice as when it's not in use you can just take the arms completely off and stow them out of the way.
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What type of trailer?

My father is running a 2x6 wrapped in carpet that butts up against 2 things in the trailer and then runs straps to the pre-installed hooks. No issues with the big bikes or dirt bikes this way.
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Get some strips of e track and install with sliding eyelets on the floor.
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MyersAvionics 5/29/2020 7:29pm
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1983YZ125 wrote:
What type of trailer? My father is running a 2x6 wrapped in carpet that butts up against 2 things in the trailer and then runs straps...
What type of trailer?

My father is running a 2x6 wrapped in carpet that butts up against 2 things in the trailer and then runs straps to the pre-installed hooks. No issues with the big bikes or dirt bikes this way.
It is a Toy Hauler - XLR NITRO 23KW. My goal is not to use any tie downs.
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I use Etrack but instead of on the floor pit it on the walls. Works better the floor gets filled with dirt and stuff. I bought some big double hooks for E track and they work as a wheel chock and then when at the track double was hooks higher up for goggles and stuff.

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The new aluminum version of the load and load is worth every penny. Super easy and secure.

I use it in my van and love now walking around straps when the bike is loaded.
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Bike Shoes mounted to small sheet of plywood.

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I like putting the bike on the stand and running straps from the foot pegs to the ground. It keeps the weight off of the forks and they’re very secure.
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I have a 7 x 16 enclosed. I put 4 bike shoes in at an angle down the left side starting at the front. Once the bikes are all locked in I run a tie down bar to bar on the 2 outside bikes. Works great.
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Risk Racing setup in mine. Works great
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This is a little off subject, but I recently cut the hooks off my tie downs and permanently attached them in the bed of my Tacoma.
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TheGetFresh 6/1/2020 10:13pm
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Has anyone upgraded to the lock and load pro from the classic lock and load? I really like the first gen but might upgrade if the gen 2 is that much better.
MyersAvionics 6/2/2020 8:09am
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I ordered one of the Lock-n-Load Pro systems for my toy hauler. They are back ordered until June 22nd. They better be good for the price! If they're good, I'm going to spread the cost over a few months!
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cwel11 wrote:
Risk Racing setup in mine. Works great
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I use tie downs but anchor them where the subframe connects to the frame. Also mxmounts is good too, if you can recess the bracket.
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I have the Lock and load pro in my van and love it.
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Straps in an enclosed trailer or van is like navigating through a spiderweb.

We have been using Bike Binderz for years! Leave the floor area clean and easy to get around.



New company with a lower cost similar product as well.

http://www.akramertech.ca/akt-fat-straps.html

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HondaMan66 wrote:
This is a little off subject, but I recently cut the hooks off my tie downs and permanently attached them in the bed of my Tacoma...
This is a little off subject, but I recently cut the hooks off my tie downs and permanently attached them in the bed of my Tacoma.
Except now you are exposing those straps to a ton of sun, salt, water, heat, etc and x50 the rate of degradation of the material and life expectancy is gonna go way faster. I used to run a lab that did environmental exposure testing and would highly recommend to store them in your cab or garage when not in use. A failure of one of the straps on highway, at speed or around a turn would not be much fun.
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HondaMan66 wrote:
This is a little off subject, but I recently cut the hooks off my tie downs and permanently attached them in the bed of my Tacoma...
This is a little off subject, but I recently cut the hooks off my tie downs and permanently attached them in the bed of my Tacoma.
ktmwoods wrote:
Except now you are exposing those straps to a ton of sun, salt, water, heat, etc and x50 the rate of degradation of the material and...
Except now you are exposing those straps to a ton of sun, salt, water, heat, etc and x50 the rate of degradation of the material and life expectancy is gonna go way faster. I used to run a lab that did environmental exposure testing and would highly recommend to store them in your cab or garage when not in use. A failure of one of the straps on highway, at speed or around a turn would not be much fun.
I have always left my tie downs and ramp in the back of my truck. I have been doing that way since the mid 80’s. You could say I’ve done my own testing. I always buy Ancra tie downs. I have never had an Ancra tie down fail. I truly believe that Ancra tie downs are the best money can buy. I replace them about every five years. I have seen other tie downs fail. Tie downs are most vulnerable when driving down a rough dirt road.
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Check out : www.forkking.com.au

Something I've Always been wary of is the ability of your suspension to Still compress no matter how tight you have your tie downs. Over many years I've seen quite a few bikes pole vaulting off trailers / out of Utes onto the road, or, punching through the side of vans. Even with closed hooks /carabieners (sp?), I've seen mounts on trailers / vehicles broken by the hammering of the bike bouncing on the suspension.

I've always used either blocks of wood, or one or two of the many devices made to make a positive stop to the suspension.

This new, adjustable Forkking is brilliant! Fully adjustable, so it's easy to fit, and, can be set long enough to pretty much have no fork compression when used. Much is made of the easing of pressure on the fork seals / springs and airchambers of the forks, but for me, it's mainly about making the bike a 'solid' unit, when using tie downs.

They have deal's on quantities. I use them on both the front end and the rear end. And No, I have no relationship with the company, other than being a Very satisfied customer.
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I also have Motion Pro push button air release valves on my forks. After I snug the tie downs I release the air pressure to take the load off the fork seals. After I unload the bike I put it on the stand and press them again to let air back in.
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MyersAvionics wrote:
The wife and I just bought a toy hauler and I'm looking at the different ways to secure the bike without taking up too much room...
The wife and I just bought a toy hauler and I'm looking at the different ways to secure the bike without taking up too much room. What does everyone here use?

I'm leaning towards the rather expensive option of the Lock-N-Load Pro system ($280 per!!). This is nice as when it's not in use you can just take the arms completely off and stow them out of the way.
Moto Cinch - best by far. 4 bikes and a side x side, compressor, generator and full shop of tools in a 16 ft cargo trailer. Load bikes in 30 seconds each.




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ATK Bike Shoe.
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