billfl Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 I have an aftermarket hitch receiver so I have a tie-down point in the back. For the life of me, I can't figure out how to tie down in the front? I see nothing that can be used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Do yourself and your Edge a favor, buy a trailer! Edited February 20, 2019 by Chipster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Not mine random clip off the net. Edited February 21, 2019 by onyxbfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 please don't tie it so the ties rub on the clear coat, that is just asking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfl Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 17 hours ago, onyxbfly said: Not mine random clip off the net. I don't have a front license plate bracket. I'm going to put it on the ramps and take off the plastic shielding to see what's there. The canoe weighs a whopping 50 pounds so the foam blocks on the gunwales will work just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfl Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 hours ago, Nick Halstead said: please don't tie it so the ties rub on the clear coat, that is just asking for trouble. If my eyes don't deceive me, in that picture, there is a plastic/vinyl protector on the rope that touches the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 hours ago, billfl said: If my eyes don't deceive me, in that picture, there is a plastic/vinyl protector on the rope that touches the hood it still sitting on the clear coat, which will create friction, which will induce marring and scratching to the paint and the heat will possibly create premature clear coat failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Bill, you mention that the canoe only weighs 50#. Don't forget the wind load while in transit may double that. Those foam blocks will turn into sanding blocks with the least bit of grime between them and the vehicles clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfl Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 17 hours ago, Nick Halstead said: it still sitting on the clear coat, which will create friction, which will induce marring and scratching to the paint and the heat will possibly create premature clear coat failure 16 hours ago, Chipster said: Bill, you mention that the canoe only weighs 50#. Don't forget the wind load while in transit may double that. Those foam blocks will turn into sanding blocks with the least bit of grime between them and the vehicles clear coat. thanks for the concern. I transported it with blocks on the roof of my Mustang for years. Not a lick of problems and that is a Ford as well, and I'd hope the 2 stage finsih that Ford uses today is at least of similar quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnesr Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Make a set up tie down strap loops that you can flip out from under the hood when needed. Take a piece of strap (the kind from a ratcheting strap), aboout 8-12" and double it over. Heat up a nail while holding it with a pliers. Now melt a hole near the cut end of the strap with the hot nail. The nail will melt the nylon with out fraying and weakening the strap. Open your hood and remove a fender bolt up near the back of the hood. Insert bolt through strap and reinstall the bolt under hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) On 20 février 2019 at 3:39 PM, billfl said: how to tie down in the front No...You're not supposed to put anything on a Edge's roof. Claude. Edited December 17, 2019 by 2FAST4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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