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I have been using these for many years to connect the ratcheting straps that hold my 996 down in my Pace trailer which came with the floor mounted e-track. I think I replaced them with about 5 years ago when I also replaced the ratcheting straps. I never thought much about them but that changed today.... While tightening down the straps at the rear one of these tie-offs failed in the e-track and thankfully just missed my head as it went flying by. I inspected the other connectors and found the other rear one was cracked completely down the back and probably would have broken in a few more wrackets. Luckily I had spares for the wall mounted e-track and used those. So a few points to make here:
1). Inspect these type of connectors regularly and change them out every few years. They're cheap....
2). The ones I purchased have a workload of 1,467 lbs and assembly break strength of 4,400 lbs which should be more than enough for a 2500 lb car. But... they now make a heavy duty version with 2,000lb. workload and 6,000 lb. break strength. I would have bought those had they been available 5 years ago: http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Van-Tr...k-Rope-Tie-Off
These are what I now use: http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Van-Tr...ing-Heavy-Duty
I never understood why the big 2" ratchet straps are only about 1.g of a car weight (3000) as their working load limit and a 3g break strength. Etrack is even less WLL. The best 1/4" chain is like 3000lbs. These straps don't restrain much. Anyway you can take a huge load off the straps by chocking front and back of just one wheel and bungie cord the 2 chocks together. The chocks will then cinch up as you drive and the car will be rock solid and then you don't have to death ratchet your straps.
I have etrack in my trailer and I never use it for my car. I've heard too many bad stories about it. I prefer to use the rings and ratchet straps.
X2. I would never use e-track to hold down my car. Fine for other things, but especially after what you've just witnessed, might be worth reconsidering that option.
I never understood why the big 2" ratchet straps are only about 1.g of a car weight (3000) as their working load limit and a 3g break strength. Etrack is even less WLL. The best 1/4" chain is like 3000lbs. These straps don't restrain much. Anyway you can take a huge load off the straps by chocking front and back of just one wheel and bungie cord the 2 chocks together. The chocks will then cinch up as you drive and the car will be rock solid and then you don't have to death ratchet your straps.
03-09-2018, 07:41 PM
E-Track Rope Tie Off Failure.....
