Endless/Hookless Ratchet Straps - quicker, easier, safer, better.

Hi, this is the way I use hookless/endless ratchet straps to secure loads to my roof rack.
0:00 Intro
0:24 Demonstration - visual
0:57 Step-by-step explanation with video
2:46 Demonstration with commentary
4:02 Ratchet strap discussion
4:54 General safety/care
5:10 Show and tell of a dangerous ratchet strap
5:56 Special thanks to Sam and Bill

I've been using hookless straps for a couple of years and I find them to be far superior to regular ratchet straps with hooks for my purposes - which is carrying timber planks for woodworking, fencing products etc. for DIY projects, tables, small row boats/dinghies etc.

This way works well and is simple, quick, and safe to set up.
Cheers, Rob

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[awt]

This method was great - I went to the timber yard straight after watching this, and for once didn't embarrass myself by taking forever to lash my wood to the roof. I was amazed by how quickly it went on - "is that it?" Thanks a lot.

[TheElectromagno]

good and practical way of using racht strap

[WhatMeeWorrry]

Ok - I use hookless ratchet straps for my kayaks. I wanted to give some of my suggestions. They are free if you care. 1 - if the item you have on the vehicle is close to the weight limit of the rails, I run my straps through the vehicle (make sure the doors are open!). This takes all wind/weight pressure off your roof rack, and relegates it to being simply a platform to keep the item off the vehicle's roof. 2nd - I purposely twist the front strap - this cuts down the wind noise/howling/buzzing that is mind numbing as you travel. Twisting the strap has no loss in strength, so I'm not sure why it is importantly noted at 2:08 (in the video) to make sure they are flat (no twists).

[JesperMakes]

Hi Rob, I've just discovered your channel, you do some awesome stuff. Cheers from Denmark.

[FixitFingers]

Very nice. Not seen ones without the hooks before.

[SujMenon]

Nice one Rob, I actually used the same thing in my dining table glueup while attaching breadboard ends! Works great as clamps as long as you use a non marring sacrificial thingy in between the straps and the work piece.

[grahamparsons]

Good video mate, can’t say I’ve seen them but will look out for them now 👌👌👌👍👍👍🇦🇺

[luizzahome]

Guinea, you started doing very good work, congratulations, good luck to you

[sumosprojects]

Great tip clackers ( sorry Knackers already used 😁🤠👍), so many innovative things out there Rob 🍻👍

[BuiltByChris]

To be honest, I've never seen these. I have always used the double hook type. I'll be heading down to my local Bunnings to get a couple of these. Cheers and thanks for the video. 👍👍👍

[TheGrantAlexander]

Great tips Rob. I use the "endless" cam straps to secure my canoe to the roof of the wagon. While I am not able to get them as tight as ratchet straps, I am certain that I will never overtighten them and snap my fiberglass canoe in half 😂😂😂 I think I will order up a set of these for when I am hauling wood because your mention of the hooks is exactly why I hate using them!

Hello m, friend, I use Hookless Ratchet Straps sometimes as well. Thank you for this detailed and useful information. See you. Big greetings.

[kurtensor]

Rob mate! u rock, is there a brand you recommend? cheers from Sunny & beautiful Auckland 😂

[ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

That was strapping. I was tied to the screen. You wrapped that up nicely. Umm... got be another awful line somewhere...

[poc]

Is a cross bar on the roof necessary, i don't have the cross bar on my 328xi

[MrGeoffreySmith]

But are they 'endless'? I'm sure you have to put the end into the ratchet? 😂 The old sock storage is the best advice ever! 😂😂

[alanscannell]

Fairly sure that "car" is a van 😂