Anyone ever use these trailer wheel chocks for towing a bug?

[sportin-wood]

https://www.amazon.com/Autofonder-Vehicle-1986lb-U...B09X17XTGF

So I have a tandem axle utility trailer that's not equipped with tie down rings and wondered if these trailer chocks might be ok for towing my '66 bug? I realize the ratchets require room under the fenders but I won't be lowering mine and thought the weight would be safe for a car as small as a bug? Your thoughts?

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[67rustavenger]

Not these particular tie downs, but similar.
I used to help a race team in Iowa. The race car was inside a trailer that had this type of tie down setup.
They held the car inplace week after week inside the trailer.

Maybe consider longer tracks for the tie downs to clip into, for extra strength to hold your car on your utility trailer.

I'll be looking for the same setup soon.

EDIT: With the car wheel strapped down. Even without the chock. The car will stay in place.
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[sportin-wood]

Thanks for your input. Also, I had read that the car should not be in park and E-brake off? That sounds contrary to what I thought it should be....
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[esde]

I tow a bunch of different things, cars, construction equip, etc. Those straps are great for trucks and stuff with open wheel wells. But on a beetle or bus, the ratchet handle will end up in the fender, where you don't have room to move it.
Best bet for me has always been using these straps
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Autopart-Straps-Strengt...mp;sr=8-27
Two on the front beam, and one around each axle tube, and then use standard dot rated ratchet straps.
I always set the hand brake.
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[67rustavenger]

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[esde]

I do criss cross the straps, and usually run a safety chain. Hauling heavy equipment you cannot be too careful, and I let that thinking carry over.
Most importantly, always tighten your straps after a few miles. They ALWAYS will stretch and loosen, especially new ones. And tie your loose ends, so they don't get caught in the wheels.
I saw a guy come into a show last summer, with one strap front and one strap rear, on a beautiful oval. No safety margin, crazy.
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[VW_Jimbo]

I have a 16 foot utility trailer that I have used a few times, when the tow bar does not work out. But when I do utilize the BIG trailer, I run a chain with 2 hooks. 1st hook anchors to the front corner of the trailer. I then run the chain in through the front of the beam. Over the tunnel, under the gas tank and back out the axle beam, between the tubes. Run it over to a come a long at the other front corner and attach it. Now go to the back.

Another chain with hooks! From the back corner the chain gets attached. Then I run it over to the between the transmission and the frame horns, under the trans to the other side and back over the other frame horn. Then to the opposite corner with another come a long. Tighten that up so there is slight tension at both. Done!

Agree with the above advice. Pull over a few miles down the road and tension those chains or stripes one more time. They always settle into place and lose their initial set!
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[zerotofifty]

Looks chincy. little screws pictured. made for ATVs and lawn mowers I certainly would not depend on them alone. strap the Bug down from front beam and rear torsion tubes to a solid part of the trailer I suggest.
Small galvanized bolts, no mention of the strength, are the bolts even graded? ( made in china!) if you push your bug onto the trailer it will not be fun to push all four tires over the chocks which are bolted in place. maybe ok if you drive the bug onto the trailer, but pushing it may be a problem.

I say not, but if you do use them, use quality graded bolts and nuts and be prepared to drive the Bug on and off the trailer, AND strap the front and rear torsion tubes down too.

[sportin-wood]

All good points and suggestions. Thanks guys!
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