Protect cargo straps from sharp cormers

[Skyco]

I use the plastic angles where they will work and for other shapes I bought 2 rolls of this on sale and cut a piece as needed to slip over the strap-
3" x 25 Ft. PVC Discharge Hose

A dollar a foot or less depending on size.

 

[chopped]

I understand the use of straps. but wobder with the fraying and sun light damage, wouldnt chains if possible play a better role in some instances? Seems like they would last a 'lifetime''

 

[Soundguy]

some people don't like the weight, the weight of the binders needed for chain, and the marks they leave on painted surfaces without going to extra steps for protection.

IMHO.. for loads under 10K#.. straps are fine.. ( use the correct size/rating and quantity needed to be safe .. extra safe, and legal ) for real heavy stuff.. chain it.. etc.

in my rig, i carry about 20 straps, a comealong, a few chains and binders, wheel choks.. etc... i use way more tie downs than DOT would require, and I strap something to make it look and feel safe.. then usually toss another one or two on.. .. they don't do ya any good locked in t he tool box..

soundguy

 

[56FordGuy]

I understand the use of straps. but wobder with the fraying and sun light damage, wouldnt chains if possible play a better role in some instances? Seems like they would last a 'lifetime''

Chains have a place, but a lot of times straps are the only way to go. Chains can dig into the cargo and damage the finish. Straps are less likely to do so, but require care on sharp corners.

I've made do by putting pieces of cardboard between the strap and the cargo, and not letting the strap run over corners. If you can find some fire hose that's being thrown away, that seems like it would work well.

 

[MillWeld]

Thanks for all the responses. Lots of good choices. I plan to be delivering a load (700 bd ft) of kiln dried red oak soon. I'll post pics of the load.

 

[groundcover]

Can't beat old fire hose for that detail , check with the local fire stations. One of those things where you have to be at the right place at the right time ! :thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

with donuts and coffee or pizza..

 

[lmalcomb]

i slip straps thru burlap, or old tube socks with toe cut out.. or pieces of fire hose, or slide cardboard or pieces of rubber matting or mud flap under them.

old carpet works good too.

I usually replace my straps after about 3 ys or if damaged. I keep them rotates so not all straps are going bad at once.

some straps are more sensitive to sunlight too.. so inspect frequently!

soundguy

Yes indeed old fire hose works great.

 

[Case485Guy]

Over the years I have used cut carpet strips, fire hose, old inner tubes etc. The easiest for me to keep/store on the truck was sections of old tie down straps, cut 1-2 foot, slide them in under your strap just before cranking it down. I also was hauling alot of structural steel(lots of sharp edges), had a sling shop sew the cordura liner on the inside of my straps.Did like a 15-20' section sewn on. That was nice, pull the strap out, throw over the load and sinch it down tight. Could not do a full cordura lined, cuz it would not all rollup into the winch when not being used.

 

[Stihlrunner]

I use sections of old fire hose and those sheepskin thingies that go over a seatbelt.

I use the fire hose when remember to put it on before feeding twenty feet of strap through the ratchet. The seatbelt protector is for when I forget!