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[Grumpycat]

I just make some loops with the tail and slide in back thru the ratchet. Then I lock the handle down. Never have issues.

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Don’t want to go down interstate with hay bales, but at any speed I wouldn’t want those loose loops flapping.

If a tight strap is not flush with a surface it helps to have a half twist so it doesn’t fly/flap in the wind. Such as when securing a motorcycle to the trailer.

 

[rangerfredbob]

No pics but on my drive tonight a guy took a corner with a load of hay on a gooseneck trailer that looked to be tied down with rope, needless to say he lost most of it on a corner on a busy road during rush hour of course... in this day and age of cheap straps why in the world would you use hemp/jute like 1" rope?

 

[Jstpssng]

No pics but on my drive tonight a guy took a corner with a load of hay on a gooseneck trailer that looked to be tied down with rope, needless to say he lost most of it on a corner on a busy road during rush hour of course... in this day and age of cheap straps why in the world would you use hemp/jute like 1" rope?

I prefer rope to straps for a lot of applications, especially if the load is movable, or compressable like hay. You just need to know how to use it.
I almost lost my snowsled when the strap came unhooked on a bump. I didn't realize and drove another 20 miles. Not sure why it stayed on, luckily the brake was set.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Way back when I hauled pole barn materials out to the job sites, I used rope to tie down the vinyl windows if in the load. Windows are like egg shells but they do not settle like hay can. The windows would be lying flat and wrapped with shrink wrap. I never had an issue with DOT either.

When ever possible, chains or straps should go down through a stake pocket and back up the outside then hung so if they go slack, they will not fall out of the pocket. I still have two straps with the twisted "claw" style of hook that I use very rarely. Since the ratchet end cannot go through a pocket, I use a bungee to keep that end in place.

 

[Dftodd]

I just make some loops with the tail and slide in back thru the ratchet. Then I lock the handle down. Never have issues.

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If they have the large loop where the strap is sewn to the binder, I'll loop the excess and slide it through the gap and the tighten the binder.

If not, I'll roll the excess up and slide it between the strap and the load before tightening.

On sketchy stuff that needs a little extra something to secure it, I'll tighten the ratchet strap down and use the tail to lash around the load and tie it off for extra load securement.

I do this especially for my propane tanks to keep them upright and stable.

 

[Dftodd]

Carry rolls of "electrical tape" to take care of those loose ends. Can also help with the storage of straps.

Small bungy cords work well for this as well and the bonus is tou can reuse them.

 

[Dftodd]

I have one strap cut to length for my snowsled, and another for my ATV.
Then a couple more left full length.

I had two dedicated straps i used for my atv. They were 2" wide and about 10ft long.

One through the front grill guard pulling forward. And one through the back rack pulling backwards.

 

[bigtiller]

I cut my 2" straps to fit and with about a 4' tail. I also kept 3 new ones in the trailer tongue box just incase I needed them.

 

[California]

Let's see if this will load. ... Well no but you can click on it.

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[Oaktree]

I almost lost my snowsled when the strap came unhooked on a bump. I didn't realize and drove another 20 miles. Not sure why it stayed on, luckily the brake was set.

If they have the large loop where the strap is sewn to the binder, I'll loop the excess and slide it through the gap and the tighten the binder.

After a couple close calls, I've started using carabiners thru that loop to attach the strap to the hooks on the trailer. At least if it loosens up you don't lose the strap.
I'll also criss-cross the straps on each side ie strap to the back of the snowmobile/atv to the front hook on the trailer, and vice versa. Lot less likely to loosen that way.