I just watched this with my phone placed on top of my car outside the DIY store here (in the UK), wood laid on roof rack and ratchet straps in hand. Very useful. Thanks.
I watched your great video (and kept it handy) before bringing twelve 5/4x6x12’ on my RAV4’s roof rack from Home Depot in Toronto, Ontario. When the time came to bring a load of 4x4 posts, I opted for renting their truck though. The RAV4 roof would have probably caved in under the 4x4s.
Glad to help Kar Guy, took me a long time to figure it out too. I use these "endless/hookless" straps now - they are far simpler and easier to use. This is my updated video on the subject if you're interested. ruclips.net/video/xxsUeqALb3Q/видео.html
You get two gold stars from me. The first is because of the technical quality of your video. I can actually understand what you are saying. You have an excellent microphone presence unlike so many who garble words, talk too quietly, assume too much. You took your time and gave clear explanations. The second gold star is because your advice worked! I had to secure 16 2x2's and rope was useless. The rachet straps worked perfectly. No sliding around. Very secure. Thank you sir!!
Physics tip: try to twist your straps, once or twice per exposed area. The twist breaks the vortexes created by the shear speed of wind, preventing it from flapping in the wind! New antennas, industrial chimneys and such have them to prevent em from wobbling in the wind before breaking! Also love them comment at the end hahah! Thanks for the vid, happy days
Thanks so much for this! I was completely stumped on how to bring some long lumber home without having to rent a van. Not only did you solve my problem you also explained it very well :-)
I've strapped wood to my roof rack several times before and I'm always doing a million twists and turns, every time a different way. Watched this today before getting bigger planks of wood, and voila! So easy and fast and supremely secure! Thank you sir!
I never knew about that technique of strapping your load to the bars itself. I always thought roof luggage racks were so limited until now. Wow. Thank you!!
Wow, that’s pretty good. After watching that i remembered all the things I’ve forgotten about, about me Dad. He always did things neatly & measured including even putting things away all rolled up & in a box. Where as my stuff is scattered around half of the state of QLD.
Fabulous tutorial. I’ve just bought roof bars and was wondering about the best method to secure items. Thank you so much for taking the time to share .
Nice. Balancing the overall load by stacking stock on the passenger side and the redundant hook connection are great tips. Definitely will try that during the next project.
Sold my SUV and purchased a smaller crossover with roof rack. Was really concerned on how to transport wood safely. Your technique was great!!! Used it today for the first time and was really easy.
When I woke up today I didn't know how to use a ratchet strap. Going to sleep I'll be happy that I've been taught by you how to use them. Thanks mate! 😀👍
Thank you! you have probably saved a few lives with this video, or at least property damage. I was trying to figure out the best way to strap things down and this worked great!
Thank you such much for this video. I feel so much better about putting stuff on my roof racks now . I always just guessed how to do it. This was explained very well . Thanks again
Best explanation out there, mate, and I looked at many others after yours. None demonstrate how to use those straps on car roofs like you do. They all throw the other end across to the other bar and secure it there, which makes no sense when the load is stacked on one side like you have and I would have in transporting a few sticks of wood.
Thank you. The ratchet straps I used have two different spring-loaded locking mechanisms, both of which must be unlocked, to return to default fully wound state. But yes, was able to get a load brought home securely. 👍
Some great tips. Recently got some straps and needed to use them today on a couple of joists I was buying (couldn't justify £20 for delivery, when only wanting a small order). They did not budge when travelling on the motorway - the tip about the ends to reduce noise was great too. The car next to me collecting some decking were using a frayed piece of old blue nylon rope and then raiding the skip for some plastic banding to try and make it more secure - just hope they weren't going far.
Great to hear Nic 👍🏻. I've carried large items like mattresses and dinghies as well with the same technique. Here in NZ those people would possibly get an "Insecure load" fine, I think it's about $600 (£300). Or worse, they could cause an accident. Better to be safe than sorry. Cheers man 🤙
Great video Rob, thanks very much. I must say it took me a while to get the hang of working with ratchet straps, more so after a lifetime of using ropes and chains. This is a really good training video. I roll my straps like you do and then put them in a rubber ring (cut from an old inner tube) which holds them together and stops them unraveling - mainly because they are stored along with ropes in the under tray box on our truck.
Hey Bob. Cheers - I hope people will see this vid and -subscribe to my channel- umm, I mean get something useful out of it. Rolling them is good practice I think - the shoebox you see in the video here lives in the back of my car ready for whenever I may need straps.
It’s a shame I can’t give you a like twice. After using this technique, I needed to use it again a year later, but I had forgotten how to do it, and this video is so well explained and to the point it’s saved me twice. Thanks!
Thank you very much sir! You saved my night. I was struggling how to tigh my lumber on my roof. I watched your video while on the parking lot and boom!!! You are the best! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the awesome video and love that you're also from NZ. So well explained and clearly shown, without all the rubbish found on other RUclips videos. Now to go get my timber!
@@TakamiWoodshop I've been using ratchet straps for over 45+ yrs! I'm a welder and we strap steel on the truck rack multiple times a day! Most of the time I see loads where they do not wrap the strap around the bundle! And as you know this leads to the load sliding on the rack! Or having the center of the bundle come loose and slide out! I can't tell you how many of these vids I've seen where they do this! One was a vid from a Texas state trooper and he didn't wrap the strap- he placed the load in a manner that it was half on each side of a SUV rack then put the strap across over the top of both bundles! Very unsafe! Now when I have to explain to someone how to do it I can refer them to your vid- THANK YOU!
Awesome! I don't do this on a daily basis but I've done it enough times in my life and seen enough horror show loads flimsily strapped to peoples' roofs to spend the time to dial in the process. I'm glad I shared it on RUclips because a lot of people have written in the comments that it helped them out. Thanks man, stay safe.
Awesome! You do it the same way. I've done it a few ways that are not as good and after a while this has ended up being the best, and the easiest - as long as I can reach the inner side of the load which can be difficult sometimes. Cheers mate! 👍🥓
Rob, thanks for providing such a helpful video on a subject matter which has perplexed me for sometime. I often use about 1km of rope in this situation with all sorts of hitches and knots which ultimately aren't anywhere near as effective or efficient as using ratchets in this manner. Great stuff.
In future Antonio, I recommend these endless straps now - this is my new video about it - much easier ... ruclips.net/video/xxsUeqALb3Q/видео.html cheers.
hehe - not getting a van either. (I used to have one back in the day - a camper fit out that I bought off a German tourist when I was living in Queenstown riding for the government snowboarding team 😉)
Great vid. I wouldn't get a van either. Those BMW wagons are sweet and get pretty good mpg for a six cylinder. I wish I could find one in a diesel here in the US for a decent price. .
Wow I wish I saw this some time ago .. I just couldn’t figure this out in the end I had to use the spring self clamping straps .. which did the trick but not as secure as ratchet strap... now I’ll follow your vid until I get the hang of it cheers buddy the video was perfect for what I needed to know..
Good tip Rob. Between this and Sumo's video on the knot he uses when using rope to tie down a load, I'm covered either way. Although, maybe a van would be a good option.
I was amazed that Sumo doesn't use ratchets - he's old school but he knows his knots. I could definitely use some more rope skills. For some reason everyone here is telling me to get a van 🙄
I've got ratchet straps that have no hooks. Just long strap with ratchet. Works better for me. Hate fighting hooks into position to prevent it denting the wood. Oh and pick up some of the cardboard corner protectors usually lying all over hardware store floors.
@@TakamiWoodshop was about to do that but found some. I'm in Melbourne aus and found them at b@# nings. Just keep an eye out they are there. I carry duct tape for small long loads and some of those quick release straps to extend the straps if i need to for panels.
@@samhenderson2947 Mate! ur a legend - quick google search and I found them straight away . "endless ratchet" they call it - never even knew they existed! $16 @ Mitre 10 👍
How perfect, finally somebody with a 3 series touring! I've had farm gates and mattresses on the roof of that thing. Sadly I had to part ways with mine but it was a great car. Good luck with your bed 👍
@Rob Trautvetter, will the straps themselves break and can they hold weight on their own without the metal tie down clip? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
Hi Ad Block Fuck U, These straps wouldn't break on a roof rack like this unless you placed something on the roof that would be so heavy that the car itself broke first. They are rated at a certain load capacity which I forget exactly but it is way way higher than a few boards of timber like this as are all woven straps of this kind. Without the metal tie down clip - aka - the "ratchet" it would be a different story. In that case you depend on a reliable knot - that would be your point of failure. There is also another type of clip called a "cam-lock" - in my opinion their ability to hold loads pales in comparison to ratchet straps. I personally would never use a cam strap to carry timber on my roof, though many people use them to strap down ladders and other light equipment. I think I've answered your question. In conclusion - these straps - if used undamaged within their rating - will not break. Ratchets are by far the best form of maintaining tension and - as above - will not break if used correctly. Hope this helps. Cheers
Those "redundant" connections on the hooks look less secure because there is less metal needing to be bent to fail. If used properly, the force required to bend the fully curved hook would need to be much greater. In this application, I think how you did it works perfectly fine.
I too am not getting a van for the foreseeable future, way too expensive. I specialise in property maintenance, the smaller jobs, i.e replacing gib board, rotten floors, fencing, my Mazda MPV 2004 is perfect. The roof racks will hold framing timber and ply wood, gib, fencing timber etc.. Great video ---chears
Use an endless style racket straps you will eliminate the hooks interlocking . Use quality 1 inch straps with a 1000 pound working load limit . Nice video .
@711repair you can transport 4x8 sheets exactly the same way provided your rack bars are wider than 4'. I've done this numerous times in the past few weeks even, no probs at all. If your racks are narrower your pull down power is lessened so maybe put an extra strap all the way round.. Or just drive a bit slower. Unsure. Cheers. Stay safe.
Great video, this is an excellent way to use the straps. I think I used this technique last time I secured a load (after much trial and error and head-scratching), but after watching your video I now understand it much better and will put to good use. My only concern (with roof racks in general) is relying solely on the strength of the roof rack itself. Even using this technique I'd prefer to strap it again through the inside of the car to pull the load down tight against the roof, taking stress off the roof rack connections.
I'd only say to be careful not to pull the load down too tight to the roof that it contributes to exceeding the load capacity of the roof racks. I know what you mean though, some loads make you feel like you need a little more for peace of mind. Cheers.
@@TakamiWoodshop True. I'm planning to load some treehouse lumber on my SUV roof rack soon, your technique will be perfect. I also keep some scraps of rubber material handy (like thin rubber mat material) - when placed under the lumber/load they provide extra friction and prevent sliding.
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Here is a tip: Once you have rolled up your strap, put it in an old sock. It won't unravel until you need it.
Hey Brian, thanks man, that's a great tip!
Ah this is brilliant mine always get stored a tangled mess
@@TheBeowulf55 I have the same problem, this is a really good idea
I use elastic bands xD
@@jixal That would work as well. I find a sock lasts longer.
The.... the S hooks.... I've never seen them be friends in that way. Mind. Blown.
This is a family show dude, no rule 34 allowed! 🤣🤣
I just watched this with my phone placed on top of my car outside the DIY store here (in the UK), wood laid on roof rack and ratchet straps in hand. Very useful. Thanks.
Oh wow! Thanks for the feedback mate - made my day. 🤙
@@TakamiWoodshop I did exactly the same thing yesterday (also in London lol). Thanks so much, great video
Aww that's awesome dude! So good to hear, thanks! 🤙
A man of solutions good for you bro
I watched your great video (and kept it handy) before bringing twelve 5/4x6x12’ on my RAV4’s roof rack from Home Depot in Toronto, Ontario. When the time came to bring a load of 4x4 posts, I opted for renting their truck though. The RAV4 roof would have probably caved in under the 4x4s.
I've been using ratchet straps for forty years. After all that time, I now know how to use them correctly. Many thanks.
Glad to help Kar Guy, took me a long time to figure it out too. I use these "endless/hookless" straps now - they are far simpler and easier to use. This is my updated video on the subject if you're interested.
ruclips.net/video/xxsUeqALb3Q/видео.html
Connecting the hooks onto each by their closed loop ends... Genius.
You get two gold stars from me. The first is because of the technical quality of your video. I can actually understand what you are saying. You have an excellent microphone presence unlike so many who garble words, talk too quietly, assume too much. You took your time and gave clear explanations. The second gold star is because your advice worked! I had to secure 16 2x2's and rope was useless. The rachet straps worked perfectly. No sliding around. Very secure. Thank you sir!!
Rope was 'useless'? Hmm
This video got me right out of a pickle on the side of a busy London road with a dodgy load of scaffold boards yesterday. Thank you, sir.
Thanks for letting me know Joe, I'm really happy to hear that the video helped you out!👍🏻
I watched this a few times before buying a a bunch of 2 x 4s. They held like a champ all the way home. Thanks so much for this!
Awesome mate, good to hear. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Haha, before this video you came home without the 2x4’s you bought? Sorry, couldn’t help myself 😅
Brooooo you have no idea how many janky illogical tie-downs I’ve done. This is so much easier and safer, THANK YOU 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
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Physics tip: try to twist your straps, once or twice per exposed area. The twist breaks the vortexes created by the shear speed of wind, preventing it from flapping in the wind! New antennas, industrial chimneys and such have them to prevent em from wobbling in the wind before breaking!
Also love them comment at the end hahah! Thanks for the vid, happy days
Makes sense but would also increase stress on a very tight strap.
Thanks for making. Super useful. Followed your method for our Christmas tree. Worked perfectly!
Thanks so much for this! I was completely stumped on how to bring some long lumber home without having to rent a van. Not only did you solve my problem you also explained it very well :-)
I've strapped wood to my roof rack several times before and I'm always doing a million twists and turns, every time a different way. Watched this today before getting bigger planks of wood, and voila! So easy and fast and supremely secure! Thank you sir!
You're welcome. Safe journeys to you! 👍
Thanks for this. As a home owner without a pick up this is extremely helpful.
This is the best method to use, been trying to ratchet stuff on for years. Took watching a RUclips vid to work it out, thanks!
This video is why RUclips was made.
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I never knew about that technique of strapping your load to the bars itself. I always thought roof luggage racks were so limited until now. Wow. Thank you!!
Nice job. Thanks
Watched this before a camping trip and it really saved our bacon! Thanks so much for such a handy video 👍
Wow, that’s pretty good. After watching that i remembered all the things I’ve forgotten about, about me Dad. He always did things neatly & measured including even putting things away all rolled up & in a box.
Where as my stuff is scattered around half of the state of QLD.
Fabulous tutorial. I’ve just bought roof bars and was wondering about the best method to secure items. Thank you so much for taking the time to share .
Nice. Balancing the overall load by stacking stock on the passenger side and the redundant hook connection are great tips. Definitely will try that during the next project.
I love having a pickup truck.
But today we need to put a longer board on some roof racks, so this was very helpful. Thank you!
Nice. This is better than my system. Stops me looking like an amateur on-site.
Sold my SUV and purchased a smaller crossover with roof rack. Was really concerned on how to transport wood safely. Your technique was great!!! Used it today for the first time and was really easy.
EXACTLY what I needed, today. Heading to the lumber store with confidence, now! Thanks, Rob!
Awesome dude👍🏻
When I woke up today I didn't know how to use a ratchet strap. Going to sleep I'll be happy that I've been taught by you how to use them. Thanks mate! 😀👍
Awesome mate 💪💪
Thank you! you have probably saved a few lives with this video, or at least property damage. I was trying to figure out the best way to strap things down and this worked great!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for posting this. Your instructions were clear and the matching visuals were great.
Going to try this method to transport a door tomorrow!
How did it go with the door?
Great advice. Some of the other videos were not all that sound. I've now got it, thank you 👍
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Super helpful, seems so simple but little tricks make it work much better.
Thanks for this, just what I needed to see for my first time strapping a load of wood to my roof rack. Feeling much better about it now.
Hope it goes well. Stay safe 👍
Thanks to this video, I just successfully transported two 16 foot long planks with a 15 foot long car.
Love this. On my way to home depot now full of rachety confidence!
This just saved me a whole lot of time and stress. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Thank you such much for this video. I feel so much better about putting stuff on my roof racks now . I always just guessed how to do it. This was explained very well . Thanks again
Thanks! I’ve used this technique today, it was truly effective! Drywall metal studs, so it was very slippery, but I had no problems at all!
Best explanation out there, mate, and I looked at many others after yours. None demonstrate how to use those straps on car roofs like you do. They all throw the other end across to the other bar and secure it there, which makes no sense when the load is stacked on one side like you have and I would have in transporting a few sticks of wood.
Thank you. The ratchet straps I used have two different spring-loaded locking mechanisms, both of which must be unlocked, to return to default fully wound state.
But yes, was able to get a load brought home securely. 👍
Sweet 👍🏼
Some great tips. Recently got some straps and needed to use them today on a couple of joists I was buying (couldn't justify £20 for delivery, when only wanting a small order). They did not budge when travelling on the motorway - the tip about the ends to reduce noise was great too.
The car next to me collecting some decking were using a frayed piece of old blue nylon rope and then raiding the skip for some plastic banding to try and make it more secure - just hope they weren't going far.
Great to hear Nic 👍🏻. I've carried large items like mattresses and dinghies as well with the same technique. Here in NZ those people would possibly get an "Insecure load" fine, I think it's about $600 (£300). Or worse, they could cause an accident. Better to be safe than sorry. Cheers man 🤙
thanks for posting this. with your method, our SUV handled load of 5 4x4s and 10 2x4s great over a long distance, some of it very bumpy.
Great video Rob, thanks very much. I must say it took me a while to get the hang of working with ratchet straps, more so after a lifetime of using ropes and chains. This is a really good training video. I roll my straps like you do and then put them in a rubber ring (cut from an old inner tube) which holds them together and stops them unraveling - mainly because they are stored along with ropes in the under tray box on our truck.
Hey Bob. Cheers - I hope people will see this vid and -subscribe to my channel- umm, I mean get something useful out of it. Rolling them is good practice I think - the shoebox you see in the video here lives in the back of my car ready for whenever I may need straps.
It’s a shame I can’t give you a like twice. After using this technique, I needed to use it again a year later, but I had forgotten how to do it, and this video is so well explained and to the point it’s saved me twice. Thanks!
Thank you man! That's great to hear. I'm glad it helped you out and I appreciate the awesome feedback. Take care Matías.
Thank you very much sir! You saved my night. I was struggling how to tigh my lumber on my roof. I watched your video while on the parking lot and boom!!! You are the best! Thank you!!!
🤙 glad the vid helped.
Thank you very much for this clear instruction, it is very helpful! I just used the traps to take over two 4 by 4 wood beams.
Thanks for the awesome video and love that you're also from NZ. So well explained and clearly shown, without all the rubbish found on other RUclips videos. Now to go get my timber!
Glad it helped mate, have fun with your project 👍🏻
This is the best tutorial. It saved me! Great work, keep it up.
Had to carry 3 14’ deck boards on my roof rack today. I was pretty worried about how I’d do it. Watched this and wow it worked amazingly!
Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼
Second time I come back to thia video. Genius and simple.
Finally- someone knows how to use a ratchet strap the correct way!👍
Do you mean yourself now that you've seen the video or you already knew and you're checking up on people?
@@TakamiWoodshop I've been using ratchet straps for over 45+ yrs! I'm a welder and we strap steel on the truck rack multiple times a day! Most of the time I see loads where they do not wrap the strap around the bundle! And as you know this leads to the load sliding on the rack! Or having the center of the bundle come loose and slide out! I can't tell you how many of these vids I've seen where they do this! One was a vid from a Texas state trooper and he didn't wrap the strap- he placed the load in a manner that it was half on each side of a SUV rack then put the strap across over the top of both bundles! Very unsafe! Now when I have to explain to someone how to do it I can refer them to your vid- THANK YOU!
Awesome! I don't do this on a daily basis but I've done it enough times in my life and seen enough horror show loads flimsily strapped to peoples' roofs to spend the time to dial in the process. I'm glad I shared it on RUclips because a lot of people have written in the comments that it helped them out.
Thanks man, stay safe.
@@TakamiWoodshop You too my friend and keep up with the great info! Lord knows these folks could sure use the guidance!😁👍
I have watched so many videos, this is the Best, Easiest, Useful Understandable way👍👍👍thank you 🤝🤝🤝
You are welcome 👍
Asome you made a video about it! Many people don't know how to do this the right way! Like you show it is exactly the way i do it!
Awesome! You do it the same way. I've done it a few ways that are not as good and after a while this has ended up being the best, and the easiest - as long as I can reach the inner side of the load which can be difficult sometimes. Cheers mate! 👍🥓
@@TakamiWoodshop Yep exactly the same, i learned it years ago from an old manh who drive a truck. I guess he knows best.
I have to thank you. I was trying to find the best way to tie an ez up style pop up tent/canopy thing to my rack and this worked great.
Fantastic, that's great! Thanks for letting me know. Enjoy your trip! 👍
Such a peaceful and helpful video. Thank you !
Thanks mate. You've saved my bacon!
Such a nice clear explanation, thanks for sharing.
Thanks David 👍🏻
I just tried it and worked like Charm. Drove 9 miles at 65mph . Thank you
9 miles at 65mph - about 8 minutes - lucky - this charm only works for 10 minutes max 😉
Rob, thanks for providing such a helpful video on a subject matter which has perplexed me for sometime. I often use about 1km of rope in this situation with all sorts of hitches and knots which ultimately aren't anywhere near as effective or efficient as using ratchets in this manner. Great stuff.
Awesome 👍🏼
I am planning to do this tomorrow at the lumber yard and look like a pro, thanks man!
Good luck! You might need to strap a load of cash to your roof before you go so you can pay for the lumber 😲
In future Antonio, I recommend these endless straps now - this is my new video about it - much easier ... ruclips.net/video/xxsUeqALb3Q/видео.html
cheers.
Haha that ending. looks like you're getting by just fine without a van Rob 🙂
hehe - not getting a van either. (I used to have one back in the day - a camper fit out that I bought off a German tourist when I was living in Queenstown riding for the government snowboarding team 😉)
Great vid. I wouldn't get a van either. Those BMW wagons are sweet and get pretty good mpg for a six cylinder. I wish I could find one in a diesel here in the US for a decent price. .
Very useful guide and also extremely straightforward. Thanks!
The best thorough instructions on RUclips. Liked and Sub'd.
Cheers dude!
just tried this today. it worked like a champ. thank you!!!
So simple, yet so helpful. Thank you!
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Excellent instructional video with thoughtful use of camera angle and editing. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
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Wow I wish I saw this some time ago .. I just couldn’t figure this out in the end I had to use the spring self clamping straps .. which did the trick but not as secure as ratchet strap... now I’ll follow your vid until I get the hang of it cheers buddy the video was perfect for what I needed to know..
That's great man, glad the vid helped. 👍🏻
Great concise video. And without the usual background annoying music. Well done.
Your a legend mate, thanks for the video, very clear, informative and straight to the point 😀
I love how maticulous u are! I bet ur spouse loves how organized u are!
Hey Jag, You're right, I am pretty maticulous... but you mean meticulous right? 😁
@@TakamiWoodshop hahaha u got me!
Thank you ,Thank you , Thank you , Thank you . This really helped.
now I know it how to use it properly ......nice tutorial , many thanks
Fyi manual on straps says you need 1.5 revolutions for full tension rating. You did approximately 0.6 revolutions
Good tip Rob. Between this and Sumo's video on the knot he uses when using rope to tie down a load, I'm covered either way. Although, maybe a van would be a good option.
I was amazed that Sumo doesn't use ratchets - he's old school but he knows his knots. I could definitely use some more rope skills. For some reason everyone here is telling me to get a van 🙄
I've got ratchet straps that have no hooks. Just long strap with ratchet. Works better for me. Hate fighting hooks into position to prevent it denting the wood. Oh and pick up some of the cardboard corner protectors usually lying all over hardware store floors.
That's a couple of good ideas Sam mate! 👍👍
Did you make them yourself? On all the ones I've had the ratchet part is the short bit.
@@TakamiWoodshop was about to do that but found some. I'm in Melbourne aus and found them at b@# nings. Just keep an eye out they are there. I carry duct tape for small long loads and some of those quick release straps to extend the straps if i need to for panels.
cheers I'll keep an eye out!
@@samhenderson2947 Mate! ur a legend - quick google search and I found them straight away . "endless ratchet" they call it - never even knew they existed! $16 @ Mitre 10 👍
Thanks, been wondering how to collect an IKEA bed in my 3 series touring. Fortunately I have the ratchet straps, hopefully it all work tomorrow
How perfect, finally somebody with a 3 series touring! I've had farm gates and mattresses on the roof of that thing. Sadly I had to part ways with mine but it was a great car. Good luck with your bed 👍
@Rob Trautvetter, will the straps themselves break and can they hold weight on their own without the metal tie down clip? Sorry if this is a dumb question.
Hi Ad Block Fuck U, These straps wouldn't break on a roof rack like this unless you placed something on the roof that would be so heavy that the car itself broke first. They are rated at a certain load capacity which I forget exactly but it is way way higher than a few boards of timber like this as are all woven straps of this kind. Without the metal tie down clip - aka - the "ratchet" it would be a different story. In that case you depend on a reliable knot - that would be your point of failure. There is also another type of clip called a "cam-lock" - in my opinion their ability to hold loads pales in comparison to ratchet straps. I personally would never use a cam strap to carry timber on my roof, though many people use them to strap down ladders and other light equipment. I think I've answered your question.
In conclusion - these straps - if used undamaged within their rating - will not break.
Ratchets are by far the best form of maintaining tension and - as above - will not break if used correctly.
Hope this helps. Cheers
Those "redundant" connections on the hooks look less secure because there is less metal needing to be bent to fail. If used properly, the force required to bend the fully curved hook would need to be much greater. In this application, I think how you did it works perfectly fine.
I completely agree with AshtangaBoy. This video is dangerous.
@@salmanshami Not the complete video you fool, just the hooks...
I too am not getting a van for the foreseeable future, way too expensive. I specialise in property maintenance, the smaller jobs, i.e replacing gib board, rotten floors, fencing, my Mazda MPV 2004 is perfect. The roof racks will hold framing timber and ply wood, gib, fencing timber etc.. Great video ---chears
great tutorial
Just watched this to learn how to secure a load to my roof tomorrow - thanks!
Wow! Thank you so much. Have tried so many different ways to do it but this is definitely what I'll be doing in the future
Awesome man, glad to hear - stay safe! 👍
Use an endless style racket straps you will eliminate the hooks interlocking . Use quality 1 inch straps with a 1000 pound working load limit . Nice video .
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Thanks for your demonstration.
Do you have a video on how to transport a 4x8 plywood?
@711repair you can transport 4x8 sheets exactly the same way provided your rack bars are wider than 4'. I've done this numerous times in the past few weeks even, no probs at all. If your racks are narrower your pull down power is lessened so maybe put an extra strap all the way round.. Or just drive a bit slower. Unsure. Cheers. Stay safe.
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Shows carrying a table top, same technique.
Ah champ for asking this question! thanks. I am about to buy a set of roofbars. I’ll take one size wider now 🎉
Excellent advice [when viewed at 1.5x speed], ty!
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Yeah, this feels like the correct way to do it, thanks
absolutely genius
cheers mate
Excellent! Just what I needed. Thank you for sharing.
Great video, this is an excellent way to use the straps. I think I used this technique last time I secured a load (after much trial and error and head-scratching), but after watching your video I now understand it much better and will put to good use. My only concern (with roof racks in general) is relying solely on the strength of the roof rack itself. Even using this technique I'd prefer to strap it again through the inside of the car to pull the load down tight against the roof, taking stress off the roof rack connections.
I'd only say to be careful not to pull the load down too tight to the roof that it contributes to exceeding the load capacity of the roof racks. I know what you mean though, some loads make you feel like you need a little more for peace of mind.
Cheers.
@@TakamiWoodshop True. I'm planning to load some treehouse lumber on my SUV roof rack soon, your technique will be perfect. I also keep some scraps of rubber material handy (like thin rubber mat material) - when placed under the lumber/load they provide extra friction and prevent sliding.
You made this look so easy. Thanks.
Perfect for what I needed to know, cheers mate. Going camping this weekend so I can test it out on some gear up on the roof
Awesome mate - have a good trip!
Thanks. I was scratching my head on this very issue
This was very helpful, thank you for posting
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Rob thanks for sharing. It's brilliant! It's the best demonstration! 👍🙏
Awesome, thanks for that 👍🏻🤙
Useful thanks. I was tying down a pvc pipe for storage and my U bolts weren’t long enough so ratchet straps it is 😂
I used this video at Home Depot today!
How cool!
Great video. Short, right to the point, very informative.
Omw to a music festival watching this. Canopy perfectly secure thanks to you
Suhweet, which festival? Enjoy 🤟
Thanks for the advice much appreciated ❤
If you put a twist in the strap it won’t make that flutter vibration sound. Old school trucker trick.