Ratchet Straps, how to use ratchet straps and tie down straps

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Ratchet Straps, and tie down straps, are great if you know how to use them. In this video I will show you, how to use ratchet straps,. I will also show you how to use the hooks to hook themselves together.
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@dnlmachine4287 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great video. Couple things I hope help others: 1 - Place your straps so you can see them, or leave enough of a tail that you can see it fluttering in your mirrors as you drive. If you dont see the strap/tail where you used to = STOP and CHECK. If thats not possible, get some reflective safety tape and tie it to your straps as indicators. 2 - Put the ratchet on the OUTER traffic side (usually Right/passenger side in North America) of the vehicle/trailer. When you need to check your ratchets you will be on the non-traffic side of the vehicle. 3 - Check your load after driving a few miles/kilometers and re-tighten. Loads shift and settle. NEVER assume. 4 - Get loading/cargo lights that face rearward so you can check in your mirrors when its dark. Stay gold.

@karlalopez4560 Жыл бұрын

@tonyjordanv2441 21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Ratchet straps are now demystified for me!

@jlnriddick 3 жыл бұрын

Easy enough for an old woman to understand who has never used a ratchet strap! Much appreciated!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@michelefire-riverheart625 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, as a single woman with no access to male knowledge live and in person these videos are a godsend. I find with so many traditionally male oriented things, even in instructions a basic understanding is expected, and I find that very frustrating. Wonderful video, I'm off to use my straps thank you again.

@Aristocrafied 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first pair and didn't know what to do with it either haha. Didn't come with any instructions so I guess they all just assume people know what to do with them hahaha

@WorldVlogs1032 2 жыл бұрын

Hello

@carolbruce3579 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I am a "little old lady" struggling to load a pod and secure with these straps I didn't know how to use. Thank you!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Im Glad I could help!

@jimmyf1312 3 жыл бұрын

This is the modern day equivalent of a boyscout helping an old lady across the road

@expressivepets1 2 жыл бұрын

Me too...11.14.2021!!!!! I could make you a batch of cookies and do your laundry for a month...THANK YOU!!!#!

@LP-hs6yz Жыл бұрын

I Have a bookmark for this wonderful video. I also learned one could do the first part of the thread with no need to bring it back through the top. And, oiling all of the moving parts on the rachet helped release.

@amysunshinekruse8387 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yours was the first one I came across and we have the exact same straps which made it totally straightforward.

@user-hm5zb1qn6g 3 жыл бұрын

this is the best way I've spent 7:54 in a long time. Some really good tips here.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@gabrielynostrosa7979 3 жыл бұрын

Your way of showing the right and wrong way helps a great deal . Thanks

@koul_2482 3 жыл бұрын

I know how to rebuild an entire dirt bike engine, but I never understood these straps. Thank you my friend, now I understand earths greatest mystery

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mjk25741 2 жыл бұрын

Shoutout from the chick that wanted to throw them out and start new. I appreciate this video it was perfect and solved my issue!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped and thank you for the kind words!

@jimmyf1312 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s a gangsta until they use a ratchet strap

@rpeavey50 2 ай бұрын

Exactly...me and my buddy spent an hour untangling these little b*tches!!!! Ha!

@Mucram-17 3 жыл бұрын

Best on KZfaq thanks for the video. I always had a hard time with their brand-new figuring out how to do on the right way

@fj40sjc79 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thank you. I particularly appreciate the tip on how to properly link the two hooks. I would not have figured that out.

@Raelven Жыл бұрын

Five years later, this video is still heaven sent! I totally destroyed two rachet straps, trying to secure a ramp, crate, and stroller for my dog, in the cargo area of my 06 Honda Element. Car has the room, and has built in brackets to attach hooks to, but the one thing missing was my understanding of how to work a rachet strap!! Thanks to you, Joe, I finally know how to use these straps! Luckily, I have two more straps which I haven't destroyed, and now I get how these work, so my senior dog says "Thank you!" Now we can still go on little adventures!! PS even the engineers I know couldn't explain this as clearly as you did!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

@HuneyDip101 4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely easy to follow and you examined perfectly! Thank you!!

@davidm3210 3 жыл бұрын

I work with these every day and still struggled with set-up on the one that came w/the OTC rotor puller. -Not hard to get turned around in this world. Healthy new year to all!

@cmstilllearning4418 3 жыл бұрын

I have given away so many of these because I could never get them to work! Thank you for your help from 🇨🇦

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

@shannonr94sr 5 жыл бұрын

Your video made it so easy! I messed up quite a few straps watching other videos but now I know how to do it right and how to fix the ones I messed up! Thanks

@shannonr94sr 3 жыл бұрын

Adam Roberson well it works regardless

@shaunmoon4636 2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonr94srI were the so Ir

@davidwinfrey5782 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I love Stanley products but their directions for these left out a key piece of info.

@shareethornberry8385 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I need to use my ratchet straps or have to untangle someone else's strap I come review this video. Thank you.

@kansasjustgotgayer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much omg. I push carts at my job and we used to use cambuckle straps, then our store gave us a bunch of rachett straps that no one knows how to use. Now I can teach all my coworkers and make life on cart crew a LOT easier!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

Im Glad it helped!

@amandamcelway1976 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm on my way to Burning Man! I needed to tie stuff down on the back of my vehicle before heading out. My dad passed away when I was 4 so I don't have anyone to show me. Your video definitely helped. Thanks.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

@deberadonovan1505 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You, I almost lost my Kayak twice in one week 395, north bound , route 2. Ct. Your detail and direction has made the difference. Thank you for your kindness and this video. DEb

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deb for the kind words!

@ldomingo7415 3 жыл бұрын

For a first timer like me who never used these straps this was a very educational video. I was able to strap donw and pick my own IBC totes and save on delivery thanks👍

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Sorry I didn't see this earlier to respond. Must be a KZfaq thing.

@marcusdoolette1547 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool Joe. Thanks for sharing these tips. Been wondering about this. Cheers from Australia.

@MickieMuellerStudio 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I never would have figured this out without your video, thanks a million!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@ericglezen4404 2 жыл бұрын

Your tutorial was elucidating. Thanks!

@dyardsale5475 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. The first video that came up in my search was so confusing. You set me straight. Bike delivery.

@ashleynt87 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! After the 2 the videos I watched trying to figure out how to get this thing going, I was still confused. Your video helped!!! Thank you again!!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@aleksandrguas8580 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe, after seeing and paying attention to some people ratching down a load i never was completly 100% there.After watching your video i finally got it, you made it clear like nobody ever.You are a pro.Thank you so much.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you!

@jetmelt Жыл бұрын

A much needed video and attaching the hooks together that way is clearly the best way.

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

I never have a problem with them coming apart!

@RzorFox 3 ай бұрын

Great clear video! Thanks for showing the various ways to use the hooks!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@connorforlife 4 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial ive seen. Thank you

@RahulSharma-te4tx 5 жыл бұрын

Best video which covered the most important things unlike other videos.

@danielt.saunders5617 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is good. Make him an honorary employee, he is thorough in his instructions. Couldn’t be any better. Thanks

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!

@aliedesrosiers929 6 жыл бұрын

Watched a different video and they did exactly what you said not to do! Spent the next 15 minutes taking the straps apart and then putting them together as you showed. Awesome video!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped! I've seen so many people struggle with them. I actually had an old timer show me when they first started coming out with them. If i remember correctly he was a trucker and had a lot of experience with them. Obviously on a larger scale but same principle.

@leighannehammons9710 2 жыл бұрын

@@Doityourselfwithjoe By far the best ever… been 4 years since I had my first battle with one it took me 4~1\2 hours too get that thing unwound 😡😡 FYI NEWCOMERS you better pay close attention to this video, trust me it’s more fun and much easier going on backwards than it is coming off in reverse… I’ve struggled everytime using one these past 4 yrs but thanks to you I think I got it 👏🙂

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

@@leighannehammons9710 Thank You for the kind words! I'm glad it helped!

@kmtrax Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My dad sent this to me to help me understand and it definitely helps!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@murmansk69 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you and FAR better than the four photos showing how to use on the Amazon listing for some straps I bought from there

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@MicroUrb Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I bought some similar straps at Wal-mart and regretted it when they all tangled on me while in use. Your video helped me untangle them and put them back in. Let's hope when I use them next that they mess up again.

@SashaASMR 3 жыл бұрын

Omg the best explanation!!! Thank you so much!!! This made my life easier ♥️

@MaxyG Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Just got those same ratchet straps to lash my bike to roof of my 1999 Volvo wagon to take to Burning Man. Worked great.

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome!

@subirkrishnan Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe! Learned a lot from your video especially the part to keep the short end on top.

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@MelbourneRedM3 Жыл бұрын

So many fancy videos out there, but this one is gold and the most useful, thanks Joe!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome! Thank you I appreciate it!

@Rickasaurus 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just came in handy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@Mortalis2 2 жыл бұрын

I was having the issue of too much wrapped on the take up reel because I just fed the end around until it grabbed to itself thus wrapping the entire length of strap onto the take up reel and now cannot release the mechanism. This explained the proper method for using these tie downs. Thank you very much for a very clear demonstration.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bennybaca4156 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! My brother and I learned how to use these to move furniture. Clutch thank you!

@robertloyajr7130 4 жыл бұрын

Video helped a lot.I don't own any yet but now looking to go purchase some.

@ayekantspeylgud 3 жыл бұрын

WHEW!! Thank you for this video. A gent lent me his to tie a desk to my car and he showed me how to release it (pull the lever) but I didn’t know you had to hold it and turn it more. Thank you!!!

@kabal28 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I inherited my dads 04 Ford Ranger with 49k on the odometer after he died last year. I've always drove a 2 door civic, so this is a whole new world for me. Im surprised my dad never got a set of these, so I bought some just to have some on hand.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

They come in handy! I use them to tied down my gas cans when i need to refill them. No matter where you put them in the back they slide around. I also use them to tie down my propane tanks. Glad it helped!

@jennyfreckleface Ай бұрын

Great informative video. I watched another video before and it was confusing. Your instructions were awesome. Thank you.

@Doityourselfwithjoe Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@suelove7808 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I could never use these properly... this helped so much!

@karlofrancisbitare4503 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this bro..just bought one of these today and your video is so much of a help

@n.g.1577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Just an observation, and to share with others, you do not have to pull on both releases in order to make the strap release from ratchet. You can simply pull the main "Release" tab all the way down/opened position and the ratchet teeth won't engage with other side, but the key is to open apart the ratchet mechanism ALL THE WAY, to where the mechanism is at a complete 180 degree angle.

@chelseycabrera2436 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m trying to get my kayak down in my Tacoma… thanks for showing us!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

@geessound 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear explaination

@MariselaCronin 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks!!

@julioflores6690 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, I’ve learned so much, please keep posting your endless wisdom

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kailac.511 Жыл бұрын

you’re such a life saver!! appreciate you and your video!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you're welcome!

@user-ny5lo6sn5y 9 ай бұрын

very informative, thank you!

@randystevens6302 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on this. Excellent camera work and explanation. Been in the equipment rental business for years and this is a great video to use as a reference for renters and newbies.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@haroldprice1030 4 жыл бұрын

Best explanation on how to use ratchet straps on KZfaq...Thanks !

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@treemoka979 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me and my boy, thank you kind sir. 🙏 🙏 🙏

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

@carolegray3593 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's the most easy of things that's the hardest to do 😘

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@bertramos3002 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the training

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@salseremi6126 5 жыл бұрын

Great job thank u for taking the time to brake it down like that it was very helpful, you have thought me something new, thanks a lot God bless you

@Doityourselfwithjoe 5 жыл бұрын

You are Welcome!

@wongfamily6922 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained and in detail, thanks for sharing the video

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

@snowydarf 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy to follow. Thanks!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@eamonrodgers7839 3 жыл бұрын

Every other video was putting the strap under, it was wrong, wrong wrong, thank you for sorting this, makes easy sense now ☘️☘️👌👌

@frankfarmer7706 2 жыл бұрын

This video was definitely a big help, because this is the first time I started using ratchet tie down straps as a alternative to using bungee cords, because I really hate using rope to tie and secure my load, but unfortunately overtime my bungee cables started to fail, but rather than using rope I rather use ratchet tie-down instead, because in my personal opinion using rope as a tie-down is a bit outdated and inconvenient, this video really helped me a lot.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help!

@ernestonavajr.6814 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I couldn't figure out the ratchet tighten and loosening. Tricky but got it thanks.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@diegoandresbarquerosalas7311 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much you save my life and my entire day !!!!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the kind words!

@javier1280 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks, Joe!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ds-rj7dt 2 жыл бұрын

This was the only video I could understand. Thank you for breaking it down!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@honestmcgyver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Clearest video I found about this

@georgeshaw6207 4 жыл бұрын

Best ratchet strap video I’ve seen. Thanks George UK

@timhagstrom7631 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful.

@ironmaiden3751 4 жыл бұрын

First video that came up by 'Mudfords' was wrong and no comments allowed to tell them so. This is the proper way and easily explained for those who didn't know. Thanks.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@JDiHayes 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video. Clear and simple - thank you.

@slimdimsim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now, I have threaded all my straps correctly! 👍🏼

@sixmagpies 4 жыл бұрын

Tip: When using them on the road, give the long part over the load a twist or two before feeding into the ratchet and tightening up. This stops them vibrating or "humming".

@ram-ham 4 жыл бұрын

Between this video and your comment, my life will forever be changed.

@DirtNassty 4 жыл бұрын

@@ram-ham LMAOOOOO im with ya

@georgea4921 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genius. Haha amazing tip mate!

@ThinkerOnTheBus 2 жыл бұрын

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@datphan4218 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for the great instructions

@Doityourselfwithjoe 11 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@lisalogan8587 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This was very helpful.

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@yolandamcdowell2608 Жыл бұрын

The best tutorial for ratchet straps. Thank you!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

Thank You! and You're welcome!

@professorpauls7362 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou excellent video, You taught me, and I learned !

@christhomas1144 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video :). It was super clear and easy to follow.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

@thadtoney4352 2 жыл бұрын

Yo man! You are awesome 👌 your directions were so easy.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped!

@Mocredible 5 жыл бұрын

Clear and concise! Thanks for this info!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

@TruthSeeeker777 Жыл бұрын

Super great video, sir! Thank you!

@Doityourselfwithjoe Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@yanae.yanakieva5199 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe 😁

@MasterKcoop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My girlfriend decided to get a mattress set to attach to her small car and her only saving grace was that she brought these along with her. And I say it was her only saving grace because I’m obviously still having to resort to this very helpful video... meanwhile she spent majority of time talking about hair care products that she still needed to get from target and foods she wouldn’t eat again all while scrolling comfortably through Reddit. The love of my life though.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the mattress set made it home safely , congratulations on happiness and.... you're welcome!!!

@ItachiUchiha-77 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! You taught me to keep the short end on top which was the critical reason why I kept having a hard time loosening the knot

@copisetic1104 3 жыл бұрын

I hate ratchet straps, bought various size rope and learned various truckers hitches and knots. Been a happy guy every sense.

@briancnc 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I wait until every time I'm under time crunch to setup a load to try to figure out ratchet straps and then cuss at them on my tailgate. Thanks man this was awesome!

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@danie_tx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very helpful! Sometimes I come across things and I think “Wow! I can’t believe I don’t know how to do this!” I’m confident I can do it now.

@Doityourselfwithjoe 3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

@hoopdr3amz23 2 жыл бұрын

Needed a review and ready 4 the day on Monday

@Ecodreamer 5 жыл бұрын

You are the only one that taught be how to hook the two hooks properly. Thanks

@millomweb 5 жыл бұрын

It's not a case of 'properly' - just hook to hook is 'properly' but the extra looping shown here is interesting but may not work on different makes of strap - depends if the hook designs are the same or not.