How to Secure an ATV or UTV on a
Rental Trailer for South Texas Roads
ATVs and UTVs should be secured with four tie-down straps anchored to the machine's designated frame tie-down points, not to plastic bodywork, handlebars, or other components that flex or break under strap tension. Soft loop straps protect the frame finish where the strap contacts the metal. The four straps should be tensioned evenly to compress the machine's suspension slightly at each corner, which prevents bounce during transit and keeps strap tension from loosening over the haul.
South Texas road conditions vary from well-maintained highways to unpaved ranch and property access roads, and the securement that holds on smooth pavement needs to hold on rougher surfaces as well. Checking strap tension after the first stretch of rough road, and retightening if any slack has developed, is the maintenance step that keeps the machine secure through the full haul. Staff at Big Rentals walk through the tie-down points and securing process on every ATV trailer rental before it leaves the Brownsville yard.