Toy Hauler Wheel Chock or Tie-Down Rack System

[Wes]

We purchased a Grand Design 27MAV toy hauler bumper-pull camping trailer and I'm shopping for the best way to secure the ST1300 in it. I have a friend with a BMW GS1300 that uses a Bolt It On rack system that he recommends. I also see a similar system from Beast Racks. Any experience or recommendations from those of you that haul your ST in a toy hauler camper?

Thanks,
Wes

 

[snowmoer]

I use turn buckles and the stand up wheel chock from Harbor Freight. No need to spend big bucks on something like this. Nothing bolted to the floor like some chocks. When I unload the bike, loosen the turn buckles and put the chock somewhere out of the way. I use a mat to protect the floor. When unloaded, the mat goes Infront of the sink area.

I normally used it to haul my KLR 650 around but have also use this setup for my Goldwing. I have used this setup for thousands of miles without any issues. On the Goldwing, I put soft straps on the triple clamp and then hooked the tie downs to them. You would do the same thing for the ST. When I had my ST on a trailer, I would then use the rear grab rails to tie down the rear to help with the side to side movement.

 

[bdalameda]

I just bought a Wheeldock - It works great.

https://www.wheeldock.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopu0pWtvy7usR1zlz3VmuHLYYgYDOytTbifWnCpWHTY9YEgItO0

 

[STrep]

Wes,
We used "Bolt in On" system in our Jayco 265TH SLX. Two bikes

Anthony

 

[SMSW]

A friend of mine has several Pit Bull setups. He swears it is the best motorcycle restraint system. It is a bit expensive, but from what I've seen the quality is top notch.

 

[Grabcon]

I have hauled motorcycles 1000's of mile in toy haulers and trailer. My wife and I spent 5 plus years on the road in RV's and such and we hauled the bikes every where with us without issue. I do not use the conventional ratchet straps. I use something called a Q'Straint designed for wheelchair restraints. And I only use 2 per bike along with a good locking wheel chock. I use a Condor.

I can't attach a video and I really don't want to share a video publicly from my Google Drive. But I am willing to share if you send a PM and I will send a link. Below is just a screen capture.

A NOTE: If these are used and exposed to the elements in an open trailer I would get some sort of protective cover for the ratchet component.

 

[Andrew Shadow]

I use something called a Q'Straint designed for wheelchair restraints.

QStraint

They are crash tested/rated at 30 MPH / 20 G. I wonder how many G's a 7 or 800 Lb. motorcycle traveling at 60 Mph has and if it could withstand that level of stress.
(I write the above without knowing the same answer for any of the standard ratchet straps that we all commonly use and never give any thought of this to.)

 

[Grabcon]

They are crash tested/rated at 30 MPH / 20 G. I wonder how many G's a 7 or 800 Lb. motorcycle traveling at 60 Mph has and if it could withstand that level of stress.
(I write the above without knowing the same answer for any of the standard ratchet straps that we all commonly use and never give any thought of this to.)

All I know is that the are DOT approved for wheel chair reastaints. I also wonder if the crappy ratchet straps would hold the bike in a crash. Also if you are in a RV crash at 60mph plus you have bigger things to worry about!!

I have never had an issue in a trailer or RV with several hard braking situations over the years.

 

[Josh_ST]

Another VERY happy WheelDock user/toy hauler owner here. It's very handy to be able to drive in and hit the lever and once the chock closes, the bike isn't falling over.

I found mine on Facebook Marketplace for $150~$200.

PS, I don't have it bolted down either, I put 2 wrap straps around a wheel spoke, and ratchet it to the front corner tie downs of the trailer, and use the crash guards at the rear to the rear tie down spots in the floor. I used to use the pillion handles, but I shifted the bike to one side in the toy hauler as I put a work desk back there, and the straps rubbed on the side cases, and it's too much of a pain to take them off and then have to store them somehow while towing.

 

[SMSW]

They are crash tested/rated at 30 MPH / 20 G. I wonder how many G's a 7 or 800 Lb. motorcycle traveling at 60 Mph has and if it could withstand that level of stress.
(I write the above without knowing the same answer for any of the standard ratchet straps that we all commonly use and never give any thought of this to.)

An 800 lb bike traveling at 60 mph has 130,000 joules of energy, or 95,883 ft lbs (call it 96,000 ft lbs). That is a lot of energy. The deceleration (if you wish to measure it in G's) is dependent on the time it takes to stop. One G = 32 ft/sec*sec. In the event of a crash, the bike will continue forward, being impeded by the restraint system, the front structure of the trailer, the rear of the towing vehicle, and finally, your body. It's deceleration will not be uniform, some of the energy will be converted to rotary motion, and if you are lucky, it will fly right on by as you are restrained by the air bags. Probably best not to test this out empirically.