Pismo Beach

[Guest]

Question for those who tow? I brought the Jeep back from San Diego (2.5 hr drive). I used 4 straps. The straps are 1,000 lbs working load and 3,000 breaking. Was I lucky or am I fine? I ask because I am used to towing quads and dirt bikes (on a flat bed or in a toy hauler). Not 2500lbs(?) on flat bed.

[Double AA]

Your Jeep is more like 3,500lbs. You need to use car hauling straps or chains. Tie downs will fail, especially if you hit something. It's not worth the risk.

Harbor Freight sells what you need.

[Guest]

Your Jeep is more like 3,500lbs. You need to use car hauling straps or chains. Tie downs will fail, especially if you hit something. It's not worth the risk.

Harbor Freight sells what you need.

Sounds good! I saw Walmart had some too. I think they had some that were 2000lbs and 10,000 breaking (I forget) better?

[ECV Jeep]

Question for those who tow? I brought the Jeep back from San Diego (2.5 hr drive). I used 4 straps. The straps are 1,000 lbs working load and 3,000 breaking. Was I lucky or am I fine? I ask because I am used to towing quads and dirt bikes (on a flat bed or in a toy hauler). Not 2500lbs(?) on flat bed.

You were lucky, or more precisely you did not befall any bad luck. You were playing with fire to some extent, as your tie downs do not sound as if they were appropriate to the potential task at hand (keeping a 3500- 4500 vehicle attached to a trailer that goes from 60 MPH to 0 MPH rapidly)

HD straps work great, chain is even better or a combination of the two. I like to have at minimum 1 solid/chain attachment front and rear when towing on a trailer. Keep in mind, that the attachment points on the vehicle and the trailer must also be up to the task. Many trailers come with inadequate tie down points. Spend some time customizing your rig and trailer for towing and you will reap the benefits for many years to come.

[Guest]

You were lucky, or more precisely you did not befall any bad luck. You were playing with fire to some extent, as your tie downs do not sound as if they were appropriate to the potential task at hand (keeping a 3500- 4500 vehicle attached to a trailer that goes from 60 MPH to 0 MPH rapidly)

HD straps work great, chain is even better or a combination of the two. I like to have at minimum 1 solid/chain attachment front and rear when towing on a trailer. Keep in mind, that the attachment points on the vehicle and the trailer must also be up to the task. Many trailers come with inadequate tie down points. Spend some time customizing your rig and trailer for towing and you will reap the benefits for many years to come.

I have the "eye bolts' which I used for the quads. I assume those are out of the question. Next best thing I assume would be the corner "frame" of my dual axle trailer? I could strap or chain to each corner? If I use a strap, what weight should it hold?

[Guest]

Found this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btRWr3OO-hs

[Double AA]

Sounds good! I saw Walmart had some too. I think they had some that were 2000lbs and 10,000 breaking (I forget) better?

Those will work. They're probably 2" and somewheres around 2,200/6,600.

Make sure you cut or tie the loose ends of the straps up, or they can get caught in the trailer wheels and snap the ratchets.

Like Brian said, use a chain for the rear and straps in the front

Don't use lightweight attachments. You can buy attachments that swivel like these at any trailer supply.

[Guest]

Mine is wood at the bottom. So, I assume the corner "post" of the trailer is bad? Or should I have someone weld some "d rings" on?

[chilidipper]

4x4 not required on hard sand by water. Once you go beyond you will need 4x4. Just dont slow down coming off ramp to beach

[chilidipper]

Air down truck and trailer, stay on beach which is hard sand. Any beyond that you will have trouble. Keep a tow strap handy to leave.
We love Pismo! One of our favorite places.

[Roger]

Ron,

Are campground reservations required for Pismo?

[Guest]

Ron,

Are campground reservations required for Pismo?

As far as I know, yes. When I was a kid they would sell out in January for July 4th.

We are toughing it in a hotel. Since we have the little one.

[Guest]

This might help.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgr...=null&letter=O

[Guest]

Which is faster?

18>138>14>5fwy?
-or-
15>210>5fwy>

Thanks

[SoCalinIt]

The 101 straight up, or the 5 to the 126 to the 101.