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."

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.

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

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

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

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!

Very straightforward video. Thank you very much!!

I thought this was an excellent demonstration. Informative and direct without a lot of unnecessary blah, blah, blah. Very good. T.U.

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

Thank you for your video🤘 got it!

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

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.

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!

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

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

I love it. To the point. Thank you sir

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

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

The clear video I’ve seen yet. I can use those tie down strings But I think I have a pair of ratchet straps in my tool shed. Ratchet straps work as good as pull nylon strings but those are one time use.

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

Appreciate it!

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

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 😅

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

Thanks you this method is great

Great video!

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!

Easiest/most difficult task ever 🥴🤦🏻‍♂️

Awesome buddy. Crystal clear instructions. Rock on sir.

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

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

You are the man!!!

this was very helpful

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

Short and effective video. Thanks

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 : )

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

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

Do you have a link for that specific strap? Thanks

Great video bro

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

Thanks a million 🙏🏾

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.

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

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 ⌚ 😊😂

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

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

So good to know. Thank you!

Best channel ever thank you

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

Thank you

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

Thanks for the easy steps took me 2 seconds 👌🏼

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

Thank you!

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

Thank you so much

All the tide pod kids need to watch this lol

You are the best 💯💪

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

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.

Even though I am left handed- yes, excellent, Merica 1st

GRACIAS PA 🇦🇷👏🏻🇦🇷👏🏻🇦🇷👏🏻🇦🇷 SUPER FACIL

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

thank you!😊

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

Thanks

Thanks!

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.

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

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

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.

Thanks mate

You are a god

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

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

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve fought with those for my kayak tie down. Thanks!

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

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

Thanks appreciate the info

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

Mahalo nui loa brother...Bless up from da 50

Thank you. Straight forward and precise.

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.

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.

okay I watched this 50 times or so. here is what I have learned on how to loosen the straps. don't turn circle more than 2 times. then open it 180 degrees then briskly pull the longer end and it will losen up just like he shows you.

Thanks for helping me not look like an idiot :)

Do it closed so the handle is out of the way. Position the slot up and feed from bottom. Way easier! Make sure you get a full wrap when it’s tight so it won’t slip!

Thanks dad!

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 😀

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

Simple enough

Thank you! I'd hate to do this wrong, but this was easy 😁

I always get this wrong thanks for making it clear 👍

Pulled My Straps Too Far && They Got Undone While I’m Trying To Haul && Scrap This Metal; This Definitely Helped Prevent A Dually Side Panel Fly Off Into The Street!

Other videos show to have a friction of at least 3 wraps to keep from loosening- yours has less than 1 ? Your thoughts on those videos.

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.

Great job old fella