Tow straps coming loose?
#31
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Agreed. I have been guilty too, and have had straps come loose because of not getting enough wraps. You should have at least 2 full wraps which equates to about 5 to 6 ratchets. My straps are now always tight and it helps to have really good tie downs like Mac's.
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Perhaps. I did have someone come up and ask about the car. But I wasn't in a hurry and waited to finish until after we were done chatting. IIRC I had already strapped the car down and was installing the windows when the guy walked up.
I'm about 95% certain the t-hook that dropped wasn't properly rotated in the slot given that it can happen and I know I didn't check for it. I do know I checked the strap tension just before leaving the track.
-Mike
I'm about 95% certain the t-hook that dropped wasn't properly rotated in the slot given that it can happen and I know I didn't check for it. I do know I checked the strap tension just before leaving the track.
-Mike
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I use (AWDirect.com) D-Ring lasso style straps (through the wheel) and have never had a strap loosen up more than one ratchet click on a long tow. They can not possibly come unhooked. I also hook my winch to my front tow hook for a final safety measure should locusts eat my straps on the way... .
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I use (AWDirect.com) D-Ring lasso style straps (through the wheel) and have never had a strap loosen up more than one ratchet click on a long tow. They can not possibly come unhooked. I also hook my winch to my front tow hook for a final safety measure should locusts eat my straps on the way... .
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Yup, I use those too. I guess I never thought about leaving the strap end in the racket mechanism.
So you just release the tension on the strap then unclip from the D rings?
So you just release the tension on the strap then unclip from the D rings?
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I use those as well. As long as my car is parked in the same spot on the trailer each time - I never have to adjust my straps. I can tie down in 5 mins.
Last edited by 177mph; 07-01-2016 at 04:25 PM. Reason: currect spilling