Car Dolly Straps

#1. It is very important to put a safety chain from the center of the vehicle being towed to the handle on the Car Dolly in case your wheel nets come loose or are not secured properly.

Your CAR DOLLY STRAPS, which are also known as WHEEL NETS, TOW DOLLY STRAPS, WHEEL STRAPS, etc., are designed to accommodate tires from large to small.  All pieces are movable around the strap so they can be placed wherever they are needed.

EZ Instructions for use On Car Dollies

Our Car Dolly Straps which are also know as wheel nets, wheel straps etc. are designed to accommodate most sizes of tires from small 13” to most large 16” tires. They are designed similar to a lariat with a loop on the adjusting end.  All pieces are movable around the strap so may be placed wherever needed.  In most cases the proper adjustment would be to adjust the harness so it fits over the top of the tire comfortably with side of strap near top part of wheel.  This is not critical but is important that enough of tire is covered so harness cannot slip off tire.

Hold metal hook with open end facing away from dolly and hook under bar or device specifically designed for strap hook. ( When hook is hooked right there is less likeliness of hook coming loose).

Pull up on strap near hook and start pulling slack out, working excess slack up and over top of tire. Pull on both sides of strap inside and outside of tire to insure proper fitting and tension when done. Remember strap pieces may be moved around wherever needed so they can be easily fitted however needed and to get straps near center of tire where hook falls from tire and where strap in front of tire will need to be. The crossover piece or pieces attached to main harness are designed to help secure the tire properly and to help harness maintain desired position to function properly. This cross piece or pieces should be approximately in center over top of tire from side to side of tire. Pull slack out by hand and insert end of strap into ratchet or in some cases, adjustment bar attached to ratchet. Put strap in ratchet or adjustment bar enough to pull slack out, leaving enough strap to wrap around ratchet or adjustment bar a Minimum of two wraps insuring the strap cannot pull loose. Begin tightening ratcheting mechanism until tension begins then grab strap and pull downward helping to settle slack in harness. Then turn ratchet until there is sufficient tension on straps. Check strap in back where hook is attached to make sure there is a reasonable amount of tension.

Using Ratchets:

Most ratchets are about the same that are used for the 2” webbing. Some have an extra locking system and is released by squeezing handle and pulling slightly on ratchet handle. This puts ratchet in the cranking mode allowing ratchet to be turned to tighten straps.

To release ratchet squeeze handles together and pull handle as far away in the cranking position as possible. At this point there is usually tension from the strap being tight and it is usually best to get another grip on handles ( this gives you more leverage) and then push handle in release position until strap gives way. Ratchet should be able to lock in the release position and allow strap to pull freely from ratchet or adjustment mechanism.

Tips: Check straps frequently. When nylon and polyester get wet especially they tend to stretch! Check for wear and tear and replace when needed. Frayed edges and ends can sometimes be repaired by heating them with a heat gun, open concentrated flame or lighter… Oil ratchet mechanism periodically for easier proper functioning of ratchet system.

Warning:!

Do NOT take chances if you are unsure what you are doing or the condition of your straps.

“Useful Tips & Facts about Car Dollies”

Car Dollies are one of the Safest, most Practical, Cost efficient, ways to tow a vehicle. A swivel car Dolly is the most preferable and easy on your vehicle being towed because it relieves pressure on your front end/sub-frame when turning to prevent tweaking your front end or chopping your tires (Tow bars tend to eat up tires). Also, using a car dolly eliminates the possibility of your tires not returning which can happen when using a tow bar.

  If your Car Dolly has Brakes, then your legal and do not have to purchase other high dollar equipment to satisfy the Brake Laws.

  Swivel Car Dollies allow you to tow most rear wheel drive vehicles backwards. However, be very careful when towing in this manner as you need proper tongue weight, which in many cases can be accomplished by placing luggage, spare tires, tools, sandbags etc. toward rear of vehicle over tongue of dolly (when towing backward).

  Car Dollies can be stored and moved around easy. Our “American Car Dolly” has Removable ramps and can be pushed under a motor home up to the fenders leaving only about 3’ past the motor home allowing you usually to still have plenty of room to park your car in your RV space. Also, the “American Car Dolly” can be pushed backward into most garages with the fenders toward the wall leaving enough room to still park most vehicles in an average garage.

 Our “American Car Dolly” is 8’ long x 8 ½’ wide with 84” inches between the wheel wells. It weighs 485 lbs. Our Dollies tow very well down the road with or without a vehicle on it and we Do Not suggest removing any air from the tires when towing it empty. Always use a safety device, chain, strap… from vehicle being towed on dolly to dolly and of course from dolly to tow vehicle also.

Check tension on your Wheel Nets Frequently when towing.!

  Grease Your Hubs every 5-10,00 miles, oil your ratchets and Check your Tire Pressure.

 If you do not understand something about your car dolly, Please ask Anyone or call us. It’s not worth the risk or the harm it could incur by taking chances.