[xinunix]

Looking to get a set of decent rachet straps and maybe some other forms of tie downs just to stash in my trunk. Any suggestions/advice on the best to get or any to avoid?

Thanks!

 

[dtexan]

I usually buy whatever I can find at Costco or Sams in a 4-pack. I did see some really nice Reese branded ones at walmart the other day. Check the thickness of the straps I know some are pretty thin. I keep at least 4 in the truck at all times. You just never know.

 

[Smokey619]

I just bought a set of 4 at Home Depot the hdx brand, I used it just 2 days ago for a treadmill and the treadmill was not going anywhere. I believe they cost just around $15 US dollars.

 

[Dnick]

'Got mine at HD also.

 

[beatle]

I've been using a set of light duty ones from harbor freight. Though they are cheap, they haven't failed in 3 years, even when hauling around heavy stuff or using them to cinch down brush.

 

[chuckwick357]

I bought these http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/smartstrapsreg;-6-ft-l-green-retractable-ratchet-pack-of-4-500-lb-safe-work-load

sure they are more expensive but that retract automatically, store cleaner and still have a 500lb work rating. (I haul sport bikes). they are only like 6-7 feel long though.

 

[MrNewEngland]

They're all good.

 

[SevernRiverRidge]

I just bought a set of 4 at Home Depot the hdx brand, I used it just 2 days ago for a treadmill and the treadmill was not going anywhere. I believe they cost just around $15 US dollars.

Depends on what you are going to haul, but like Smokey, I bought the HDX 4-pack from Home Depot for ~$14. Strapped my 17'+ canoe to my buddy's Xterra this year and it didn't budge on our trip from MD to WV, about 3.5 hours of interstate, winding mountain roads, and a rough gravel/dirt "road"/trail.

 

[klack002]

I bought these http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/smartstrapsreg;-6-ft-l-green-retractable-ratchet-pack-of-4-500-lb-safe-work-load

sure they are more expensive but that retract automatically, store cleaner and still have a 500lb work rating. (I haul sport bikes). they are only like 6-7 feel long though.

Those are exactly what I use.


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[surfingwta]

I bought a set of the Gear Armor straps for my Dad for Christmas this year and was so impressed, I bought me a set.

http://www.geararmour.com/

The quality is top notch and the strap is loaded in from the side instead of from the top which makes it far easier to pull out the slack.

I bought a pair of 16' J hooks from the Home Depot site which I think is the only retailer.

 

[hopingforahonda]

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=678750&postcount=8

 

[CUinaRidge]

Have you looked into the Honda Cargo Net?

For 90% of the items of the items I have secured with the cargo net and maybe only 10% of the time did I need the ratchet tie downs....

 

[henni]

2nd the suggestion to check Home Depot/Lowes/WallyWorld as all sell many heavy duty brands with J hooks included

Of anyone using a cargo net, which one of these ..

The top 2 have a different part number by at least 1 letter and the 3rd item is different

 

[xinunix]

Bought a set of 4-14 foot SmartStrap Rachet-X, a couple 10 footers and a big barrel of bungees from Northern Tool. Now I just need something to strap down...

Ordering an OEM cargo net as well, think it will help with luggage in the back for family trips...