Life Changing Ratchet Strap Tie Down Hack!

Using Larks Head loops to secure the hooks on your ratchet tie down straps.

[Wilbarrow]

Or you could have used the loop already built into your strap line.

[lawman]

My life was changed! I’ll never get the time I spent watching this back.

[acidreign]

This dramatically reduces the working load of the strap, but is probably safe for light loads like a cooler.

[Huntinandfishin]

This is great for people who love making things more complicated than it needs to be

[ezyjet]

I don’t know about Y’all, but I don’t have any problem securing a ratchet strap without making any loops.

[mrcryptozoic]

I have a couple of ratchet straps that I cut the 2 hooks off and put on large locking carabiners in their place. Never even thought of the loop method. The loops are certainly easier than mine

[davidsafronuk]

On your running end, approx 20" from the hook, there is a loop already stitched in the strap. You are supposed to go around the pipe and then hook into that loop so it doesn't keep falling off. In your instance, you could go around the center pipe and then hook onto the one next to it so the hook cannot fall down. For all of us that have straps without that loop, this is a great tip to make life easier. Especially if you are strapping down an ATV etc. Any movement of it could allow the hook to come loose. That is why you can now spend a little more $$ and buy straps with the safety catch on them so they cannot come off. Spending a few extra $$ is better than watching your ATV pass you in the ditch going end-over-end.... lol.

[TexasScout]

I use the exact same straps you use there’s a loop sewn into that strap right next to the hook. All you gotta do is make a loop around and put that hook in that loop and solve the same problem. It works on both sides.

[hartshut]

Someone drank all your beer while you were messing with the ratchet straps.

[princemacon]

Ben! man your technique didn chang my life but it sure got me out of the tie down nightmare i have been FOR YEARS! i tried rubberbands, little bungy cords, tape...NOTHIN WORKED! But your technique worked grrrreat! thank you for sharing. Wish i found this method a long time ago.

[Letsroll]

Thought I knew all the helpful tips with ratchet straps, have used them for years and years personally and commercial. First time seeing this thank you. Thought this was going to be a vid about how to secure the excess strap leftover which Ive known for years and also helpful. Great video, thank you.

[OneWildTurkey]

Why not use the ratchet strap under the cooler to tie it down with the handles?
That way you don't have to loosen any straps to get inside the cooler.

[SteelerLos]

Man. U know how frustrating it was to ratchet down cargo boxes to the roof rack by myself. Damn hooks. Thank u!!! Next camping trip using this idea💡 Don’t know how the heck i didn’t think of it.

[tylerrsmith]

Only comment I would make is be careful for heavier loads as the constant road vibrations will cut through the strap quickly where metal and strap rub

[michaelsupple]

Brilliant my man! Just what I was looking for. I had an S hook come loose while transporting a dirt bike on a a hitch rack. Luckily I had a back up strap or I would have lost the bike. This technique will pretty much assure that will never happen. Thank you so much!

[Stantheman]

I don't want to be sarcastic like other commenters here, but I never have needed to make a loop like that to secure a ratchet tie down, but if the need arises in the future, I can certainly use this method. Thanks for the tip. I'm sure others out there found this helpful.

[rockytibby]

I can think of a few places in my life this will be very helpful. Thank you for making this video and keeping it up.

[lookc]

I'd never use that method for tying down anything heavy but it looks like a great idea for securing light loads.

[samuraicowboy]

Excellent and Nifty little tip. I use these straps several times daily. Thanks for sharing.

[sesolar]

Always found it easier to just twist the strap one full turn then hook it on. Keep the line somewhat taught and it doesnt fall off while you get hooked on the other end.