The best Tie-Down Ratcheting: Reddit reviews

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I've seen several places where they use one of these tools to tension zip ties, and they can pull them pretty tight. Definitely not recommended for cables

It would certainly make it easier and a better/tighter connection. - Nylon Tie Tensioning Tool

Or use a couple channel locks or other tools to pull onto the tail end piece, and another to push against the head of the tie where it’s clicks. This likely won’t get you the best seal and secure connection but ya also understand not getting a tool for a one time use.

Nite ize makes a variety of products, for example https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSKY0KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TCRHDJ7MWV0704H72FHG

If webbing is ok instead of rope then there are many buckets, cam, or ratchets. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0774KKHWF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0C5TMQ242E8N9GYQ4BN5

There are tons of rigging, sailing, and climbing products but you'd need to describe your use case in more detail.

There are also knots like a clove hitch that can be used with a carabineer, tensioned, and adjusted very easily.

I got a [trunk tie-down] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I5HROO0/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from amazon a few years ago. I haven't used it yet, but it should do what you're looking for.

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Also, there are tie downs in the back of the car. There should be two near the seats, and two near the hatch.

You'll need a ramp and some ratchet straps. A set of four should do it - once he has the bike up in the bed, four points of contact should keep it pretty stable. Check these out from amazon and shop around:

Ratchet Tie Down Straps - 4 Pk - 15 Ft- 500 Lbs Load Cap- 1500 Lb Break Strength- Cambuckle Alternative- Cargo Straps for Moving Appliances, Lawn Equipment, Motorcycle - Includes 2 Bungee Cord https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7KSAGI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_sopjEb9SHCKED

F2C 7.5 Feet Aluminum Foldable Loading Ramp/Truck Ramp/ATV UTV Ramp/Motorcycle Ramp/Trailer Ramp with Strap for Pickup Truck, Snow Blower, Lawn Mover, 750 Lbs Capacity(Single) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMF7T5S/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_EqpjEbW97Q8YA

Is a zip-tie gun excessive/unnecessary for cable management? I'm thinking about picking up this Klein 86570, but unsure if I really need one. I'll also be working within a SFF case (specifically the NR200), so space and maneuverability may also be issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WQT248F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You only need to remove the left side bottle opener. The right side one is not affected.

i have almost the same trailer setup, except my harbor freight trailer is a 20 year old pos lol.

how you have it is pretty much fine, but as other's have said i'd invest (<$10) in soft straps that go around your handlebars. especially with this trailer, i'm a huge fan of straps that fully go around the tie down point. here is an example. so if you go over any bumps and your shocks compress, there's no chance of the straps falling out of the tiedown points. straps like that have given me tons of piece of mind.

I'm the same way - if it fits it ships.... For less than 6 bucks, I keep this thing everywhere my Prius goes. It's a game changer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I5HROO0. It also shuts up the stupid alarm telling you your hatch it open when you are running a long load.

Get a pack of these and add them to the four bolts on the tailgate:

OwnMy Pack of 5 Cargo Tie Down... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WQT248F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Now you will have several different tie downs on the actual tailgate which you can use exactly to prevent this kind of risk.

What are you looking to strap down? These cam clips are quick and easy but I would only use them for like a kayak or plywood...I wouldn't use them for a motorcycle.

For even quicker/lighter duty, these rope ratchets are nifty.

That said, it sounds like you might not be using ratchet straps exactly right...you should thread the open end of the strap straight through the mechanism until it's close to being tight, then start ratcheting. There should only be a few wraps around the center spindle for any length.

I just had an idea. What if you combined pillows, cushions, blankets and… ratchet straps! I feel like you could essentially ratchet down your legs/hips/abdimen then get it around you in such a way that you could tighten and loosen around your shoulders by sticking out one hand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7KSAGI

I love these for that same purpose, also by Nite Ize. These work great with paracord and it's easy to keep the attachment out of reach. :)

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Tightener-Versatile-Mechanism/dp/B00KSKY0KS/

I have a strap made specifically for this use. Found it on Amazon. Works great for just that use.

Keeper (85110) 3' x 1" Trunk Tie-Down https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5HROO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_gTE4Fb0JY41HY

Update: I ended up getting the CX-30! You can fit 8ft boards if you place them on top of the centre console (make sure you put something down to shield the leather there) and have it bumped right against the dash. That way you can still close the boot. Anything longer and you will need to strap them down and tie down the boot. Hope this helps the next person!

Tape. Like a lot of it. Or go to the hardware store and get something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Lashing-Adjustable-Tie-Down-Motorcycle-Luggage/dp/B07JRG7LJV/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=nylon+tie+down+straps&amp;qid=1601819179&amp;sr=8-2

https://imgur.com/Jt8j4hU.jpg

This is how I did mine starting from weight on the chair, use my gymnastic rings strap to secure around the handle. 2 of these tie down things to clip into the strap. I use paracord to go up, through the 2 pulled and back down to the other tie down. This let's me use a clip at the turn around point so it can slip and even out the slack (I hate having them be uneven, ensures both the tie downs to evenly distribute the load). I can clip whatever onto the carabiner. The handles I have on in the picture I use for straight arm lat pull downs (laying on my back on the floor) to supplement front lever, or you can use just one handle to easily scale one arm pull-up. Figure out a way to fasten it to a climbing harness or dip belt to create a dream machine for front levers, planche, iron cross, etc.

What's behind the broken bolt? Can you drill it out and use a bolt with a nut, or tap it to larger size? It also looks like you could just use a Tie Down Strap, wrapped around the battery in the tray. https://www.amazon.com/Lashing-Adjustable-Tie-Down-Motorcycle-Luggage/dp/B07JRG7LJV/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1GNIJEF6FRDKN&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=tie+down+strap&amp;qid=1598564229&amp;sprefix=tie+down+%2Caps%2C178&amp;sr=8-6

A quick/dirty method you could try is by applying some glue in the gaps. Then wrap the whole dresser around with a couple of ratcheting tie down straps (example) to close the gaps. One somewhere in the middle, one near the top. Remove when the glue dried.

Cinch straps like these will be way more secure because you can put real tension on them. Wind plus vibration makes bungees a crapshoot... They can work for you for years, but eventually they'll let you down.

Just get a Nite Ize Camjam and don't worry about anything else. https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Aluminum-Tightener-Carabiner/dp/B00XVP9ZPM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496112801&amp;sr=8-13&amp;keywords=nite-ize+carabiner

I also like these.. easy to undo quick for learning

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I'd second sticky-back velcro if you really need it to be temporary.

I've seen lots of Westy's that have screw-in snaps along the ceiling, that's pretty low-profile too http://www.amazon.com/Set-Snap-Button-Screw-In-Studs/dp/B003LH22SC

Can you link to what you ended up buying? If you found something cost effective I'd consider switching to this.

EDIT: This looks good to me: http://www.amazon.com/Everest-S1043-Yellow-Standard-Ratchet/dp/B006QGD996

I converted the Sportsman. I paneled it with fine particle board and built a bed in the back. I parted out an old VW bus and used the fridge, sink and some other stuff from that. I put in a new passenger seat (the van didn't come with one) and I installed an 8-track player. It was a great van.

I almost forgot: I installed screen "doors" inside of the back and side double doors. They were just hemmed screen material that snapped into place, like snaps from a jacket but the one end had a screw on the back. This was essential, because I was vandwelling in Florida at the time.

I took a camp of two people and all our belongings in my 2012 Honda Civic with the back seats folded down. It was a tight fit but it worked.

Note that I bought one of these to put on top of the car to hold light/soft stuff (tents, sleeping bags, pillows, air mattresses):

http://www.roofbag.com/

And I bought some of these (or rough equivalent) to give it some additional security to the roof of the car:

http://www.amazon.com/Everest-S1043-Yellow-Standard-Ratchet/dp/B006QGD996/

But note also that I had WAY more volume of stuff than a typical new camp of two people would. I had 2ft. x 2ft. x 4ft. worth of foam boards to build my shelter, which took up more than half the back seat of the Civic. A tent is a lot smaller. And my friend and I each had an inflatable air mattress to sleep on in luxurious comfort. (I actually do recommend that; of course make sure your pump has charged batteries, or can be powered from your car's accessory port.) And we had about 80 feet of PVC pipe for building a shade structure, and a massive tarp to put over it.

All of that stuff took up lots of space. You will probably be packing lighter. (Although you do want to put some thought into shading yourself from the sun. But it can be done with a lot less volume worth of shit than we had.)

EDIT: Oh, we did use one other space-saving trick, which you might be able to do as well -- we found someone who was taking a box truck, and paid them in advance to bring water for us. 2 people * 2 gallons * 7 days =~ 30 gallons or so, which takes up a lot of space in a car but is nothing to someone with a truck. (Just make sure they're bringing it in some form you can carry back to your camp, i.e. 1- or 2.5-gallon containers. And do bring enough water with you in the car to survive at least the trip plus 24 hours, in case you get stranded or your water gets lost en route or something, and you need to make alternate plans.)

Something like this one by Klein tools.