Rachet straps recommendations?

[Dennis Stuart]

What brand of rachet straps is recommended for use with my Bed Track and Cleat Cargo Management System?

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[Hot Runr Guy]

Pretty much all of my straps are from PowerTye, that I special-order with soft ties at both ends. The soft ties make it easy to wind thru the cleat and attach to the latch hook.

https://www.powertye.com/products/1in-7ft-ratchet-soft-tye-latch-hooks

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[Dennis Stuart]

Thanks HRG! I am thinking I need a total of four to have two for the front cleats and two for the back. Does that sound right to you? PS - this is my first pickup ever, so I am a neophyte when it comes to cargo beds. Thanks

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Thanks HRG! I am thinking I need a total of four to have two for the front cleats and two for the back. Does that sound right to you? PS - this is my first pickup ever, so I am a neophyte when it comes to cargo beds. Thanks

It all depends on what you might think about carrying. I'd probably go with (2) of the 6 foot (plus soft ties) and 2 of the 12' (plus soft ties). Occasionally, a longer one comes in handy.

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[Johnnycrouch]

I have 4 12 foot straps. I find the 12 foot length great if you need to wrap them around lumber or over a big chest freezer or other appliances or furniture.

 

[caa60126]

Consider cam straps. Much easier to apply and remove. “NRS” are highly regarded in the canoe and kayak camps. Less change of deflection.

Of course it depends on what kind of load you’re securing.

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[REDRUM]

Harbor freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-capacity-1-in-x-15-ft-ratcheting-tie-downs-4-pack-63094.html

 

[Redline]

Personally, I don't like cam buckle type straps. They're easier, but can work loose. Get a quality 2" wide ratchett strap set (like Rhino USA) and you'll be fine

 

[caa60126]

Personally, I don't like cam buckle type straps. They're easier, but can work loose. Get a quality 2" wide ratchett strap set (like Rhino USA) and you'll be fine

Your mileage may vary, work well for me.



“Of course it depends on what kind of load you’re securing.”

 

[notfast]

Harbor freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-capacity-1-in-x-15-ft-ratcheting-tie-downs-4-pack-63094.html

Those are the ones I use. Use them for everything from Ikea flat-packs to fridges to couches to dirt bikes to ride on mowers. And they frequently go on sale for $8 for the 4-pack, so no sweat if you give a strap or two to someone at the off road park.

I also have the pack with cam buckle straps. I have a topper so I use the cam buckles for things that I need to prevent from shifting but are small enough to fit in the bed. Mostly because the cam buckle straps are faster to deploy and put away than fiddling with ratchet strap spools.
https://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-4-6-ft-x-1-inch-combo-tie-downs-47727.html

Finally, I also have four lashing straps that I cut down to 4 feet and 6 feet. I use them a lot for, say, looping through the handle on a bottle of waste oil or coolant and through a bed tie down so it doesn't fall over. Or for looping around a box before sliding it back so I can just grab the tail of the strap to pull it toward the tailgate.
https://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-2-1-inch-x-12-ft-lashing-straps-67386.html

 

[Tbone289]

Those are the ones I use. Use them for everything from Ikea flat-packs to fridges to couches to dirt bikes to ride on mowers. And they frequently go on sale for $8 for the 4-pack, so no sweat if you give a strap or two to someone at the off road park.

I also have the pack with cam buckle straps. I have a topper so I use the cam buckles for things that I need to prevent from shifting but are small enough to fit in the bed. Mostly because the cam buckle straps are faster to deploy and put away than fiddling with ratchet strap spools.
https://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-4-6-ft-x-1-inch-combo-tie-downs-47727.html

Finally, I also have four lashing straps that I cut down to 4 feet and 6 feet. I use them a lot for, say, looping through the handle on a bottle of waste oil or coolant and through a bed tie down so it doesn't fall over. Or for looping around a box before sliding it back so I can just grab the tail of the strap to pull it toward the tailgate.
https://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-2-1-inch-x-12-ft-lashing-straps-67386.html

Good thinking. I use cam-buckle/lashing straps nearly every day and save the ratchet straps only for the the heaviest/largest loads. Quality cam buckle straps stay tight and don't work loose.

I also use Rope Ratchets for quick, light-duty jobs.

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