I can watch this a million times over and when I have my straps in my hand it’s still a 50/50 odds I’ll get it wrong 😂

You must also state: yup...that ain't goin nowhere.

Fail: You didn't tug on the strap while saying "That's not going anywhere."

I use them often and manage to screw it up every time even though I use the correct method

Why do people insert the strap in the rachet with it open? You have to feed it through the spool then back through the handle. Fold it shut with the slot facing across then slide the strap through and start ratcheting and you're done. No double feeding.

Watched a 6 minute video dude had me confused. This dude explained it in seconds. Appreciate it.

According to DOT it's not safe unless the straps makes 3 complete wraps around the barrel

Actually it's super important to get several wraps on it while ratcheting as they're a friction hold item. And will loosen if not. But otherwise nice video man!

Was sitting in the back if my pickup for like 5 solid minutes just kinda poking the ratchet wherever i thought it might go with the strap...lol thanks for saving me before someone noticed 😅

Don't forget to tie a knot in it so you never have to reload it again.

I’ve been using ratchet straps for almost 20 years and 50% of the time I get it wrong. This was very helpful

Just keep ratchet closed, an pull slack towards u, it’s way easier

make sure to shake it and say that’s not going anywhere

Easiest/most difficult task ever 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️

thank you for this. Every time I use these things I feel like I lost a few brain cells

Im glad you posted this. Very few people know how to do this and get their strap stuck, then complain that it is broken when they caused the problem themselves.

Use these often. They hold my dad's tailgate up since the latch broke

I desperately needed to tie a kayak down and this dude helped out so much. Our strap came undone. What a clutch move.

This video is actually funny as hell because you wouldn’t believe how many grown ass men don’t know how to properly use a ratchet strap.

God bless you. I was at the big box store with the ratchet straps and couldn’t get right. I watched the video and 😅 I did it ! Thanks a million!

Absolutely MASSIVE thanks for making such a clear video. Absolutely brilliant

Thx for making this. I was desperate and all I could find were 20 minute videos on how to do this !!! Life saver!

That's how they work! I did finally figure it out, but I wish I had watched this video first! LOL...great explanation!

I'ma welder and fabricator have worked on multi million dollar projects and do pretty good but a ratchet strap and winding weed eater line kicks my ass at least 50 percent of the time ⌚ 😊😂

There are so many of these videos but yours is the only one that is actually helpful, thank you!

Thank you good sir! Now nobody will see my shit on the freeway Ha

This video is more difficult to understand than the roof rack watch more than 20 times already

Your also supposed to store them in some kind of moist environment, never lubricate them and allow them to get good and rusty

Watching KZfaq videos to make up for the crap my father never taught me. Thanks, KZfaq Dad!

Thank you for not talking endlessly, and getting to the point.

You really helped me in a time crunch, thank you!

Thanks for this. I work in a warehouse and found out why all the straps were getting messed up. I've since then put time aside to fix them up and prep them for our live loads and drop offs. Appreciate it!

Sometimes it’s actually helpful to put a couple twists in the strap to keep it from flapping in the wind like a flat strap would, it depends on what and where you’re strapping down

Appreciate it!

What about step 6? Giver a good shake amd say she ain't t goin nowhere

Thank you for this video! My straps were set up all wrong for moving my couch and this video helped! I'm glad there's people making content like this so readily available on KZfaq

I love it. To the point. Thank you sir

Wrong. But every one, even truck drivers I've watched over and over do it wrong so.. don't blame you.. Ratchet until slot is 90 degrees with frame. Close ratchet. Thread strap thru from back to front. Fit and hook what you are ting down. Start ratcheting while still just a turn loose as to get a loop of slack around the spindle. This will help bind the strap to itself and keep it from relasing and sliding thru the spindle. Hold excess in line with tightened strap while ratcheting. Many people just tighten and it starts running off line and eating the strap casing damage to strap, ratchet or hindering strap from tightening all the way. Do not over tighten, you can bend parts of the vehicle or crush item being stapped. But you dont want it flapping in the wind. Tie off excess. You can be pulled over if your load does not look safe or properly strapped...and straps flying around like streamers just looks bad. Have sufficient amount of straps for what's being tied. And straps rated for the weight. check periodically especially on long trips, things shift and loosen up often, specially heavey awqward things. If you keep them rolled up when storing, I some times use electrical tape, you can toss them out like a yoyo when it's time to use them again. Kinda fun, especially with the bigger 10k lbs straps and saves alot of time. A pile of them knotted together is a nightmare.

All the tide pod kids need to watch this lol

A twist in the strap will prevent wind shudder & horrible noises when you are driving

Um what if u did it wrong and the tail end is completely wrapped all inside and wound up with the rest? Help lol

So good to know. Thank you!

Why the extra steps ?

I always remember by how my brother-in-law taught me: “in and out the ass”.

Thank you so much - your video is the first one that has made sense and I've seen a few) - and worked lol. Plus you took your time to explain without rushing through the process. So happy : )

All time most useful video, I've gotten it wrong 4/5 times lol

Unfortunately, many grown ass men have never used a ratchet strap

It's easier to lay the buckle handle flat against itself with the slot to secure at a 90°to it or upwards. Then pass the loose end up through the slot back towards the length snug before ratcheting tight.

I know I should know by now but I don’t lol, great video man I appreciate it

The fact this video had to be made means there is a lot of man cards that need to be revoked

you should never pull all the slack out. For peak holding strength you need at least 2 full wraps around the barrel as they work on friction.

Thanks, there were so long videos on this. Not sure why!!!

Am I trippin or did his straps change position on the ratchet in-between cuts. Like a step vanished?

Thank you

You are the man!!!

What should you do with the excess strap to ensure it doesn’t fly around? Is there a special method or knot?

As simple as it should be and looks, even trying to follow the (harbor freight) instructions were about as clear as mud. Thanks a ton for the quick, easy to follow video. You'll end up in history books one day.

Easy to understand and straight to the point. Thank you!!

Thanks for the easy steps took me 2 seconds 👌🏼

Your a legend had to learn how to do this on the road😂

Thanks you this method is great

Bro changing camera angles makes this very confusing 😂

this was very helpful

As crazy as this is, 100% you just helped a ton of people 👏👏

Thank you, your video is easy to understand, lost on others

Great video!

You do it the difficult way, if you close it completely and put the strap it would be much more easier 😉

After all What twist is removed ??

don't forget to let your helper tie a knot in your stap. guess where that ends up.

Surprised how many people don’t use this method

Thank you! My husband has them all over the place but not put together so this was very helpful😊

Thank you so much! You are doing a public service I didn't need this but so many people I know do

Thanks a million 🙏🏾

This is weird. This morning @ 10:30 15/09/23 I googled ratchet straps. And every hour on the hour a video pops up on how to. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Why do My straps come lose every time? I pull this trailer and put a lawnmower inside. I strap it down to the floor tight and every time i get to my destination all 2 straps are lose. I tried 2 different brands and they did the same!

Thank you!

Awesome buddy. Crystal clear instructions. Rock on sir.

Still cant figure out how to tie the mattress to the roof of my car like they did it at the store

Watched the two top videos explaining this and they were more complicated than this one. Thank you finally damn

Tie a loop in the plain end after its thru the slot so it cant pull out when released. Leave a little slack to get two to 3 wraps on the shaft before it pulls up tight. Grips better.

Thank you so much for this. Short and sweet and too the point!

Wrap lt that way and it takes hours to unwrap , but everyone is different

Thanks

thank you!😊

This was video perfect. Thanks for the video! 👍🏼

Thank you so much

These things turn me into an idiot every time.

We're literally doing this now. Thank you so much!

I was once leaving a flea market and saw a truck loading up a bedroom suite they purchased. They had a head and foot board for a bed stacked on top. They were securing it all with literally kite string. Over the years I have seen some really bad ideas when it comes to hauling stuff. Great video, I knew how to do already, but watched anyway 😀

You gotta leave it a little slack and then tighten it with the ratchet so that there are at least 3 full wraps. The friction between the wraps is what stops it from coming loose.

Great video bro

Is it just me or when it cuts in and out he put the strap different?

You don't need to start it in the up position. You can achieve the same results with the handle down. 1 step to many.

WAIT! The way you first threaded the ratchet is not the way the ratchet was threaded when you tightened it. What's up?

Youd be surprised how many people don’t even know how to use a ratchet strap.

Great until the plywood just slides right out lol

lol these things blow peoples minds. I've showed my brother how to use these probably 75 times.

Thanks!

Keep these in the back of the truck all winter and try to use them frozen👍

I always get this wrong thanks for making it clear 👍