Topic: Tie Down Straps

[VA_YJ]

I'm in the market for some heavy duty tie down straps for hauling Jeeps on a trailer.  I'm thinking four 4" straps.  Does anyone know of a good (inexpensive) source for HD tie downs?

Thanks!

[YJWralph]

For hauling anything rubber-tired on a deck trailer, you should always use chains and boomers.  And always cross-chain.  No chance of it falling off, then...    I don't know where you would get them in the States, though.  Semi Truck parts stores, maybe even Harbor Freight?

[VA_YJ]

Thanks for the advise.  I will look for chain tie downs with tensioners.  Don't want to lose anything off the trailer...

[AZDoug]

You could look at some of the tow truck supply sites, all kinds of straps and ratchets. WE buy from   http://www.awdirect.com/
If you look at car transporters you'll see that almost all use poly straps and ratchets.

[reddogg]

you should be able to pick some up at a local flea market or the like. Just need to look them over good. I picked up a heavy 20' tow chain for $15 at a yard sale. check out the goodwill stores too, I just got a set of Victor Brand Torches( not the chinese nockoffs) for $75 at Goodwill.

[aw12345]

Large ratchet straps for tying down your trailer are fine tiedown the axles and not the frame and yes cross the straps.

[Bounty Hunter]

2" ratchet straps from a Farm Supply store are plenty.