Stuart, Sprinter vans are the norm here today, along with a Nissan that is similar. Trailers can be a PITA, but for the cost of licensing and insurance the trailer might be the best way to go with me. I'll be mostly on motorways anyway, and will rarely have to navigate downtown corridors. Does anyone use wheel chocks to help lock the cars in place? I also seen towing companies put loops of webbing over the wheels.

Best,

Erich

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA

Hi Erich,

when towing I use four ratchet straps.

I triangulate each - the rear over the axle tubes either side of the diff and the front over the front axle beam either side of the damper brackets.

I don't use chocks and I don't like bracing over the wheels as I consider it will put undue load on the spokes, ultimately damaging them.

If my description is poor let me know and I will post photos.

Hi Ruairidh,

Thank you. What I picture from your description is a strap fixed to the floor at a point, leading over the axle and then back down to the floor, with perhaps a foot linear distance ahead of and behind the axle. Is this correct? What is your trailer set up like? Enclosed or open?

Best,

Erich

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA