Tie Ratchet-Strap-Tight Loads with Rope!

Warning and Disclaimer! Rope is NEVER to be used for commercial loads. In fact, some states and municipalities expressly forbid the use of rope with legal penalties if it is used. Having said that...

Rope has been around A LONG TIME before ratchet straps existed. Using our approach to cinch down a load just as tightly as a ratchet strap! A great load tie-down approach not only secures the load effectively but is EASY to undo when the job is done. Sure, lots of knots can be used to really hold a load tightly, but if they are not easy to release, it’s hard on you, and it’s even harder on the rope.

This is the second edition of this subject (you can see the first by visiting https://youtu.be/6LqQ06o51DU), with a couple of enhancements.

First, we moved from using a hitch knot to a slipped hitch knot. There are many that use a bowline (pronounced “bow-lin”) knot for this application, but the hitch approach has never failed me. The change I’ve made over the last several months is adding the slip element to allow me to quickly undo the primary attachment knot without compromising the security of the knot.

Second, we showed more detail on how to tie what many call “a trucker’s knot.” There are several variations on this, with good people subscribing to various approaches. Again, this half of the tie-down approach is not only to secure the load by giving you enormous cinch-down leverage, but almost effortless release when the job is done.

A couple more things.

First, We use a good quality rope. Our preference is some of the diamond-braided polypropylene ropes. They are soft, flexible, good on the hands, have very good strength, and are reasonably priced. When the job is done, we always take time to stow the rope neatly so it’s safe and ready to go to work the next time it’s called into duty. We find 25’ lengths to be the most useful. Sometimes we use 50’ lengths. Anything longer than that becomes cumbersome. When you cut your ropes, scorch the ends to stop fraying.

Second, be safe AND considerate. If you have loads that extend past your vehicle tailgate 4’ or more, make sure it’s flagged or has a blinking light on it. Make sure you have secured the load in such a way it will not slide out of the vehicle upon acceleration. If you do a lot of that type of hauling, consider purchasing a Loadd Shett canvas securement kit. We did a review on this great product and you can see it at https://youtu.be/jaJITEMh5dI.

So, when it comes to securing that load, and doing it right, JUST DO IT YOURSELF!

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