RE: Speaking of trailers...

[David Scheidt <dmschei@attglobal.net>]

>My impression is that a piece of rope would probably do the job if 
>nothing unexpected happens.  But what if you are dreaming about 
>carburetors, and run off the road, or rear end someone?  No tiedown 
>is going to survive a massive accident, but I would like to think 
>mine would survive a fender bender.

It damn well ought to.  That's what it's there for.  I've seen 
pictures of a rolled, loaded flatbed carrier.  The car that had been 
on the deck was smashed beyond recognition, but it was still attached.