Ratchet straps that actually last

Xfaxman · Sep 10, 2022

houska said:
BTW, this is not for transporting my tractor or mini-ex. This is to secure trailer loads, transport my UTV, hold gas cans upright, etc.

The handiest strap that I have for that is a Highland RH 1500. It is one strap, hook on one end, adjustable for length hook on the other end.

The ratchet slides to anywhere on the strap where it is easy to tighten:

bigtiller · Sep 10, 2022

retractable ratchet strap.. I need to get out more. I didn't know that was an option. It sounds like a good idea!

Great question houska. I hope we get the name or a link of a quality retractable ratchet strap

ArlyA · Sep 10, 2022

Vulcan Pro Series are spendy but might have to buy a set. Are there other options for less $$? On Amazonie

ruffdog · Sep 10, 2022

For years Ancra has made motorcycle tie down straps and were the mainstay for dealers and racers.
https://www.amazon.com/Ancra-40888-...ocphy=9018912&hvtargid=pla-593890736631&psc=1

This is their HD cargo line:
Heavy Duty Cargo Control - Ancra Cargo

ljjhouser · Sep 10, 2022

For light loads in the utility trailer, I use NRS.com canoe straps. They are not ratchet but are nylon and will handle light loads and never loosen.

dieselscout80 · Sep 10, 2022

I don’t use mine super often, but I have at least three 2”x27 ratchet straps from the 1990s that still work. However, I store them inside a toolbox.

Had four but one died when it came off a 55 MPH when I dumped some hay before Covid-19 and drove the trailer over it.

JJT · Sep 10, 2022

Same here, I have some from the 90's that are still going strong.

ultrarunner · Sep 10, 2022

A lot of old car guys trust Macs...

I've seen multimillion dollar vehicles secured with Macs tie downs

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bcp · Sep 10, 2022

Several years ago I was in a hardware store. A man was buying ratchet straps and had many in a basket. I made a comment and he said his employees always wrecked the cheap ones so he was buying "Keeper" brand.

Bruce

WM75Guy · Sep 10, 2022

I buy these at TSC. They last 2-3 years before they lose tension. I treat them as just another disposable maintenance item, when I get tired of messing with them I buy some more.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/smartstraps-10-ft-orange-retractable-ratchet-1000-lb-pack-of-2

For all my big straps I use Custom Tiedowns. They make them to the length and with the ends I want. Most of mine have twisted clips. Often I am strapping stuff down by myself, pallets of shavings, hay bales, etc.. I put an axle strap around the pipe top and clip the strap to it. That way i don't have to worry about the strap coming loose when I go to tighten it.

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