what to do with excess strap

[Diamondpilot]

I either put it under the strap before tightening like the others do in a 8 to 12" stack or I also carry about 10 of them small bungees with a ball on the end. Its a loop type thing with a ball and they work well for securing the folded up excess.

Chris

 

[schmism]

Fold the excess and before you tighten the strap all the way slip it under the strap to be tightened against the frame and finish tightening .

this is what i do

 

[megaboz]

I buy the double sided Velcro from Homedepot. Cut length long enough to wrap up my straps when not in use. When I use the straps I simply fold up the excess like others then wrap the velcro around. The Velcro comes in handy for other uses too.

 

[Scooby074]

Used to do the old fold and tie, then I got these "Tie down tamer" straps:



Also available in lighter duty configuration featuring a seatbelt like mechanism:

 

[megaboz]

Used to do the old fold and tie, then I got these "Tie down tamer" straps:

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Also available in lighter duty configuration featuring a seatbelt like mechanism:

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I have use the ones with a winder, nice idea, but too big of a pain in the rear to me. I have two issues, either the knob you tighten down comes lose or I can't get it lose. I never win them.

The concept is grand though.

 

[Bob77064]

Used to do the old fold and tie, then I got these "Tie down tamer" straps:

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Also available in lighter duty configuration featuring a seatbelt like mechanism:

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Those tamers work well, I have those.

 

[IkeRoberts]

Roll the end up to the desired size and put a spring clamp on it. That way you can adjust the length to what you want and clamp it on itself or the tractor or the trailer. The most secure spot.

 

[mikehaugen]

thanks everyone for the suggestions, though I have tried/ considered some of these. I have seen those tamers and thought that they wouldn't work as well as they seem, and I didn't want to have to buy more straps. I like the velcro/ bungee cord idea- I will probably pick some up, surprised I didn't think of that. I thought of the zip-ties, but having to cut/ replace them every time just didn't seem practical.

 

[Scooby074]

To add to this..
There was a guy on Youtube promoting his strap winding invention. It seemed to work well. I think he was a trucker? Wasnt that expensive, only a couple bucks IIRC. Anyways... I cant find the video but I know its up there somewhere.

 

[forester2]

I save old bicicle inner tubes and cut 2" sections. This gives me a nice rubber band on steroids. Ifold the stap as other do then put my rubber band around the bundle.