Tie down straps..

riored4v · May 11, 2015

Anyone have a recommended one to use?

My cheap Walmart ones from a couple years back are driving me insane. Struggle to ratchet, struggle to release.. it's maddening each time I use them.

Trying to find a good set here soon for the upcoming camping season.

Thanks!

Birddog · May 11, 2015

I don't have a brand name but I got mine at The Home Depot. The straps are good to 1K lbs and have larger handles than the ones I got at Wally world. I'm happy with them. I strap my 850 lb Honda Goldwing motorcycle down with them and it doesn't budge.

EDIT: Sorry I was a little off on the numbers but these are the ones I have.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-16-ft-x-1-1-4-in-Ratchet-Tie-Downs-4-Pack-480606-12/202340309

riored4v · May 11, 2015

Thanks. How's the ratchet and release on them? Smooth?

Birddog · May 11, 2015

yeah, pretty smooth. Just lift the handle and tug on it.

riored4v · May 11, 2015

Cool, thanks. My current ones the ratchet piece always get crooked and constantly binds up.

R/T_Fire · May 11, 2015

Tractor supply has some decent ones fro not too much cash.... I tend to buy the cheap ones since they always seem to disappear when ever someone borrows one of the trailers...

If you want some really nice ones go to a Dirt Bike shop

EagleChief · May 11, 2015

I use the heavier duty straps from Wally World. Bright Orange color. The heavier duty ratchets work really well, and to loosen them up, just open up the ratchet to 180° and it will unlock the strap. Tug on it to loosen it up. I don't remember the cost, but they came in a 4-pack. I keep one set in my truck, and actually have another in the garage still in the package.

NorthTexasHemi · May 11, 2015

What's wrong with a rope and the trucker's hitch.

Burla · May 11, 2015

Depends on what you are tying down. For tarps I use carabiner bungee's, and around here legally you need a tarp to cover almost everything including a costco run. I use 4 costco ratchets lasted me 3 trucks so far for heavy loads. I don't remember what I paid, just that they were cheaper then anywhere else for quality ratchets. They are heavy duty and solid. Biggest mistake is when guys ratchet the ratchet more then three or four times to get it tight, gotta pull that tight before ratcheting. Not sayin that is what u were doing though.

jbr · May 11, 2015

^^I also have the ones pictured above from Costco.

riored4v · May 11, 2015

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Looks like it's mainly a matter of finding a heavier duty set with a better handle. I like the look of those Snap-On ones.

As for what i'm strapping down. Nothing major or big. Biggest thing so far has been a fridge but aside from that it's just car parts, camping gear, etc.

SlowRoller · May 11, 2015

riored4v said:
Looks like it's mainly a matter of finding a heavier duty set with a better handle. .

YEP!!! If it doesn't have a durable handle/gearset, it's not worth using more than 1-2 times,,, =(

I've bought several from these folks:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/pdqenterprisespa/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Great stuff!!!

xrsman · May 12, 2015

Burla said:
Depends on what you are tying down. For tarps I use carabiner bungee's, and around here legally you need a tarp to cover almost everything including a costco run. I use 4 costco ratchets lasted me 3 trucks so far for heavy loads. I don't remember what I paid, just that they were cheaper then anywhere else for quality ratchets. They are heavy duty and solid. Biggest mistake is when guys ratchet the ratchet more then three or four times to get it tight, gotta pull that tight before ratcheting. Not sayin that is what u were doing though.

This will be my next set. I have 8 but they seem to go missing on me! Lol

I think they sell for like $20 or $30 at Costco which is a great price!

nationalminer84 · May 12, 2015

I have those snap on ones too work great

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scotts2012ram · May 13, 2015

I have some like the snap on one's but I got them from harbor freight and there all black Ive used the cheaper ones but after this set I'll be getting more soon I use them alot. Hauling atvs most weekends and moving my 2000 lb tool box they work grate

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