I tested their Heavy-Duty Ratchet Tie-Down Kit to see how it performed. The kit includes four 1.6” wide poly/silk blend straps with vinyl-coated S-hooks featuring safety clips to prevent ...

Break strength Every ratchet tie-down strap has a breaking point. This is the weight limit at which the strap will fail. It is called the break strength. Some may be rated at 1,000 pounds, while ...

If those things can't be avoided, use cushions of wood, fabric, rubber, etc., to protect straps and the load. • Certain cargoes are specifically addressed by federal tie-down standards.

Gunner sells a cargo strap kit designed to work with the crate (Gunner straps are rated for 2,500 pounds). It’s important to know the weight limits of your cargo straps and vehicle’s tie-down ...

[Andrew Morrow] used about 12 inches of nylon strap, added a hole to the both ends, and attached them to the fender bolts. With the hood closed, he now has a convenient tie down location for ...