Erickson 09160 Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit

Review of the Erickson 09160 Wheel Chock Tie-Down KitI recently purchased the Erickson 09160 Wheel Chock Tie-Down Kit, and I have to say, it has exceeded my expectations!Design and Quality: The kit comes with sturdy wheel chocks that are designed to keep my vehicle securely in place. The durable construction ensures they can withstand heavy loads, which gives me peace of mind during transport. The bright color also makes them easy to spot, even in low light conditions.Ease of Use: Setting up the tie-downs was straightforward. The kit includes everything you need, and the instructions are clear. I appreciate the versatility of the tie-downs; they fit a variety of vehicles, making it a great investment for anyone who needs to secure trailers, boats, or even ATVs.Performance: I’ve used the kit multiple times now, and it has performed flawlessly. The chocks hold the wheels securely in place, preventing any movement during transit. I’ve taken my trailer on some bumpy roads, and I was impressed with how well everything stayed in position.Value for Money: Considering the quality and effectiveness of the kit, I believe it offers great value for the price. It’s a small investment for the added safety and security it provides.Overall: If you’re looking for a reliable wheel chock tie-down kit, I highly recommend the Erickson 09160. It’s well-built, easy to use, and ensures that your vehicles stay safe and secure during transport. A must-have for anyone who frequently tows!

Works very well for holding mower in trailer. Nice quality.

So far so great! Installed these on my landscape trailer to tie down a Husqvarna PZT-54 zero turn. The mower weighs 1100 pounds with fuel, and these straps hold tight and strong! I previously used 4 ratchet straps at the corners of the mower, but I could feel the 'slop' as I drove most of the time. Not too mention the time it takes to lash down 4 straps as opposed to two straps. This are so much faster to secure the mower. The ratchet mechanism is what I would call frustration free. Easy to ratchet. Easy to release, but not so easy it will happen by itself. The straps are effectively sewn onto the E-track clips so you don't need to worry about threading the strap through anything. Simply lock into the E-track and tighten down. I should have gotten these things years ago, and at less than $35... they're fantastic bargain in my book which is why they get a solid 5 stars.I ordered a single kit, which comes with 4 chocks and two straps. It does NOT come with installation hardware, so you'll have to drop an extra $12 or so and pick up some hex bolts, washers and locking nuts. I believe I used 5/16 and everything fit nice a snug. There are six holes per chock x four chocks, so you'll need 24 bolts and lock nuts. I chose to use a locking washer and a regular washer underneath the trailer, so I had 48 total washers. You may need more or less depending on the length of your bolt. I believe I used 2 1/2" long hex bolts. All in all the installation is fairly simple, but thanks to my awesome wife for running the impact driver above deck while I held the wrench below deck. Having two people made it a whole lot easier, so I recommend that if you're able.I'm completely confident in the security of my mower now when travelling between jobs.

Great kit for the price, however... They do NOT include mounting hardware. I wanted to use stainless hardware to mount these to my trailer. Do not buy the stainless hardware from lowes unless you want to spend $40 per set. That's right, stainless hardware ran me more than the price of these fine tie down kits. Buy that hardware online at Amazon of course (I used 1/4 inch stainless bolts, washers, and nylock nuts) or rural King/tractor supply.The kit itself was great! I bought 2 sets to tie down each wheel of my rzr900. Put the rzr/atv on the trailer, the mark your holes. Don't forget to look under that trailer so you don't drill into places you can't put a nut.I was traveling 35mph when 2 small unattended children walked off the sidewalk right in front of my SUV without even looking. Full panic stop while the kids froze in front of me. Came within a car length of a very sad day. Pulled over to collect myself and check the rzr/trailer/suv for damage fully expecting these cleats to have come ripping loose. 1200 lb plus fluids n fuel on that rzr and it didn't move an inch. Ratchet straps were in perfect shape.Can't recommend these enough. I tested them more than I ever wished to...update: Trailer stored outside, no rust at all on the yellow cleats. I did have one strap pop out of the etrack slot while driving. I now give each end a tug each direction before tightening to the RZR tires to make sure they are secure. Finding an exact replacement for the damaged strap was a problem. I purchased an Erickson 59136 strap and cut it down adding a foot extra in case of adding larger tires in the future.Update2 aug 2019: larger trailer, installed a new set of 4. Couple install tips now that I've done this a few times..On a wood deck, try to install the wheel chocks on 2 separate boards. Have the chocks straddle 2 pieces of wood. This tip not only gives a more solid mount as your closer to the center of the board, but ALSO no single point of failure if you have a random knot or weak board. I have gone a bit further because of the incident above and use 1/8" aluminum plate under my trailer as a backing. This makes a sandwich of the boards delaying any weakness from rot over time.Tip 2; each wheel chock is just a little different. If you lay out your chocks on the trailer and mark them with each chock going in that exact spot. DO not use one chock to mark all of your holes. They will not match the holes of different chocks. I have made this mistake only to realize after I drilled all the holes the other chalks won't line up :(..Update3: I have tried a few alternatives for UTV tie-downs on a new trailer with rails. Using 5' etrac sections and over-the-tire web style tie down, thinking this would save time. it's not cost-effective and it's simply not faster. I believe this Erickson kit is still the way to go.I have tried no-name replacement ratchet e-trac straps of similar color and spec for this kit. They corroded pretty quickly for some reason.I believe Erickson straps are a touch longer than before with this kit. Early kits would maybe do a 29" tire, now my new UTV has 29" tires with plenty of strap left to go larger.

They are easy to install! Very easy to secure your UTV or side by side and feel confident that it will hold it down to the trailer on a long trip! My only complaint is they should’ve included the lag bolts or Hardware for securing it down to your trailer deck.