How to Properly Setup & Use a Ratchet Strap

Avoid the number one MISTAKE with ratchet straps with this video as it demonstrates how to properly set up any ratchet strap. This clear and concise guide will help to avoid frustration or safety concerns and also identifies some of the key components found on a ratchet strap.

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Beginning Setup
01:15 - Identifying Key Components for Use
01:55 - Most Important Part of Setup
02:55 - Essential Safety Information
03:55 - Securing the “Dog Ear” Extra Strap
04:19 - Releasing the Ratchet Strap

[havenp]

I've been pulling my hair out over ratchet strap how-to videos that used too much jargon without explaining and just confused me even more, this is the first one that actually made sense and clearly shows the process step-by-step! Thank you so much!

[michaelramirez]

I’ve always struggled with these sets. This video was literally like a video game cheat code for me. Now I love using these sets. Thanks!

[enriquedavila]

The best video demonstrating the correct use of the ratchet

[lexiequirie]

THANK YOU!! I’ve watched 4 other videos and this is the only one that worked for me!

[Albert-the-Astro]

You had the best instructions by a mile

[jayray]

Been doing construction for 15 year and these damm straps have always been my enemy!!!

[MichaelBrown-iwur]

I have seen many of the other videos, but yours stands out as the most complete and comprehensive. Nice work.

[AntaresMaximus]

One of the best how to videos on YouTube (not even just ratchet straps). Simple, clear, no fluff but still some good extra tips and tricks I didn’t consider. I tried using these straps in the past and got a set so tangled I had to throw them away. This video took that anxiety away and now I can use the straps no problem, so thank you!

[loobwan]

Many thanks bro for showing this video straps, it helps me so much, I have so much problems until now it makes sense, appreciate your time, never able to use properly strap in the past.

[Duvalk]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST NO NON SENSE THANK YOU

[scubanplz]

this is by far the best instructional video on the topic I have seen. Very clear straight to the point. The best thank you so much.

[joeneighbor]

This really did it for me. I've been doing it wrong. Out of three people we where all doing it wrong. The trick is to pull up the slack first and then should only need to ratchet a few times like it says in the video. I thought it was like a spool, like how you treat fishing line, that you were supposed to ratchet up a whole bunch of slack, WRONG.

[deborahdevine]

thank you. All the info I needed without any extraneous chatter to confuse the issue. Nicely done video.

[coconutsoda]

Beautifully explained, thank you so much!!! Took me 5 videos to finally find one that was simple and easy to understand. Glad I found yours!

[karhukivi]

Best demonstration on the web - thank you!

[angvicious]

This has been the most useful tutorial ever! I’m a female that had no idea how use this. Thank you!!

[analuizanb]

Best video on ratchet tie downs. Thank you

[frankyvee]

The one safety tip I would add is to have the ratchet on the passenger side in case you need to adjust tension while traveling you will not be on the traffic side of oncoming vehicles.

[xKmotx]

Just bought a package of Haul-Master ratchet straps, and have never used one before. This video made it easy. Thank you!

[rtz]

All the available ratchets on the market are still basic and simple. Tons of room for improvements. The open hooks on the ends are hazardous. If the load shifts or moves at all and the strap loosens; the hooks come unhooked and the whole strap assembly can fall away. Snap carabiners on the ends would be much better. I've been cutting off the hooks lately and adding carabiners.

Also some sort of Velcro or rubber strap to bundle up the excess strap. And yes; I've seen all the YouTube videos on various ways to store the excess.