Tie down straps

[gutthooked]

I'm in the market for some new heavy duty straps for trailering my atv.  Whats everyone using to tie down their atv while trailering?  3/4" , 1" , 1 1/2", 2" straps? 

I had a couple of cheap 3/4" straps break on me , all i had at the time, I felt pretty lucky pulling into the gas station with the quad still on the trailer. 

[mikeexplorer]

I use one inch straps, but check the rating on them, the material is much thicker then the cheapo ones. Auto part stores usually have good ones.

 

Mike

 

[Ajmboy]

Last month I bought these at home depot for $20, they work well. Needed a new set.

[gutthooked]

I ended up ordering a couple from fleebay 2" wide , they look pretty thick. The ones around here were thin. I'll use em for boat tie down too.

[RAYAR]

I have several 1" & 2" tie down ratchet straps, but I recently picked up a set of 1-1/2" 5900 lbs.rating with the double J-hooks. A real nice set for quad tie down.

[Tim-ANC]

Use quality ratchet straps. Avoid the push release gripper types.

For me redundancy is important. Some areas we haul into have rough roads. I use a minimum of 4 straps to secure a wheeler on a trailer. Never broke a strap but have had hooks pop off. When able, I'll bypass the hooks and run a strap through a D-ring and the wheeler attach point.

Actually, I prefer rope. The Navy taught me how to lash things down very securely with rope. However it takes time and my wife and kids won't be bothered to learn it.

[Gilbey]

I use 1" but the load info is important as anything. I have a hook welded on my trailer and my winch secures the front end to that and then I strap the back with straps I bought at Menard's 500# work load each. Love my idea for front with the winch. It ain't never coming lose from that!

 

[chuckufarlie]

I've just recently switched to the Erikson ATV e-strap kit: http://www.ericksonmfg.com/product/atv-wheel-chock-and-tie-down-strap-kit/

I like it... no need to compress your suspension but holds the atv very securely and doesn't bounce slack into it.

 

[Matthew Alloway]

I use some 1" straps that automatically retract they are pretty handy. 

[mike costa]

I use 1" or better and I always tie it down to 4 points. I was told to make sure you ratchet it down tight enough to get an inch or two compression on your Quad or Bikes springs. This will help keep a hook from falling off a d-ring.  

[RAYAR]

On 4/20/2019 at 10:58 PM, RAYAR said:

I have several 1" & 2" tie down ratchet straps, but I recently picked up a set of 1-1/2" 5900 lbs.rating with the double J-hooks. A real nice set for quad tie down.

EDIT: I made a boo boo on the weight rating, noticed they are rated at 590 Kg (1300 lbs)

 

[Gilbey]

On 5/14/2019 at 8:12 PM, chuckufarlie said:

I've just recently switched to the Erikson ATV e-strap kit: http://www.ericksonmfg.com/product/atv-wheel-chock-and-tie-down-strap-kit/

I like it... no need to compress your suspension but holds the atv very securely and doesn't bounce slack into it.

 

I bought some of these they indeed do a bad as* job of holding quad down. Worth the price and peace of mind on my trailer during travel times! 

 

[Locke DoBay]

I use 2 2" straps on opposite corners if just going around town, no long distance hauls or highway. If I'm going long distance then I'll use 4 2" straps and make sure it's centered on trailer correctly. If not you will know it when you get on the highway. If you do notice it swaying back and forth, stop and make it right. I have seen people think it will be ok I'm not going far. And the trailer ends up flipping. Just a reminder safety first. 

[Will Hallz]

1" or better and 4 tie down points 

[Thomas Giles]

1" works for me with no issues...

[Thomas Martin]

I use 1” to 2” depending on how far I need to go

[muisejt]

I use a couple Erickson 2" retractable ratcheting straps, plenty strong and easy to use

[frostyflammable]

I have always used the Husky 1 1/4in.  So far in over a year none have broken and two hold my quad no problem on the trailer.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-1-4-in-x-16-ft-Ratchet-Tie-Down-4-Pack-FH0836/206802384

Daniel

[Theo]

I always use 2 inch.