how do you tie down a yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

cherry tomato · 01-13-2011, 06:19 PM

I have a 2010 Yaris 4dr hatchback. I am in Georgia and it is in Arizona so I can't get under it to check it out.

I just bought a 24ft enclosed car hauler trailer and I am going to put the Yaris in it when I get back to Arizona and transport it to California.

How do I tie down the Yaris?
Are there multiple tie down points underneath and if so what kind of fittings does it use?

YAR1S · 01-15-2011, 01:17 AM

i know there are two odvious tie down points in the rear. very easy to spot, as for the front I am not sure.

cherry tomato · 01-15-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

i know there are two odvious tie down points in the rear. very easy to spot, as for the front I am not sure.

Are they slots in sheet metal that need those special fittings or loops that hooks will fit on?

All I know is the front has a little plastic piece that pops off and a long eye bolt threads into there.

CTScott · 01-15-2011, 09:06 AM

When I picked up Crashy with an open car trailer, I tied her down using a set of tie-downs that I picked up at a local auto parts store, using the two rear holes and the bottom of the A-arms on the front. I wanted to use two points on the front, which is why I went to the A-arms rather than using the two hook.

The straps that I bought were rated for 3000 lbs each and had rubber coated hooks. They are identical to this set from Northern Tool:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4934_200344934

kustom play · 01-15-2011, 12:03 PM

marry another yaris and have kids?

ohhhhhhh

yea what CTscott said....

cherry tomato · 01-15-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

When I picked up Crashy with an open car trailer, I tied her down using a set of tie-downs that I picked up at a local auto parts store, using the two rear holes and the bottom of the A-arms on the front. I wanted to use two points on the front, which is why I went to the A-arms rather than using the two hook.

The straps that I bought were rated for 3000 lbs each and had rubber coated hooks. They are identical to this set from Northern Tool:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4934_200344934

Would those straps with the double hooks fit?
I was leaning towars ones like these if they fit.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4936_200344936
They have them at home depot for 14bucks each.

CTScott · 01-15-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cherry tomato

Would those straps with the double hooks fit?
I was leaning towars ones like these if they fit.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4936_200344936
They have them at home depot for 14bucks each.

They probably would fit, but uncoated hooks may scrape the paint off.

nemelek · 01-15-2011, 05:26 PM

Check the tension every so often during the trip.

01-13-2011, 06:19 PM	#1
cherry tomato Drives: 2010 yaris Join Date: May 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 11	how do you tie down a yaris I have a 2010 Yaris 4dr hatchback. I am in Georgia and it is in Arizona so I can't get under it to check it out. I just bought a 24ft enclosed car hauler trailer and I am going to put the Yaris in it when I get back to Arizona and transport it to California. How do I tie down the Yaris? Are there multiple tie down points underneath and if so what kind of fittings does it use?

01-15-2011, 09:06 AM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	When I picked up Crashy with an open car trailer, I tied her down using a set of tie-downs that I picked up at a local auto parts store, using the two rear holes and the bottom of the A-arms on the front. I wanted to use two points on the front, which is why I went to the A-arms rather than using the two hook. The straps that I bought were rated for 3000 lbs each and had rubber coated hooks. They are identical to this set from Northern Tool: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4934_200344934 __________________

01-15-2011, 12:03 PM	#5
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	marry another yaris and have kids? ohhhhhhh yea what CTscott said.... __________________ http://www.4055design.com

01-15-2011, 05:26 PM	#8
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Check the tension every so often during the trip. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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