Recessed Ratchet Strap or D-Ring Anchors

Question:

I saw a video on Youtube where there was a round flat plate that mounted to the floor of the enclosed trailer. The cargo buckle slid into and latched to this plate so you could remove the cargo buckle from the trailer when not using the buckles. I am not seeing this mounting plate as part of the kit. Where do you get one of these plates or a set of them if you order multiple buckles?

asked by: Kevin Z

Expert Reply:

We may have a solution for you and it sounds like you are looking for a recessed mount for your ratchet straps so nothing is sticking up out of the floor of your enclosed trailer.

The CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Strap - Flush Mount # IMF18804 is a great option for something like this because it will mount beneath the floor of your cargo trailer (the mounting hardware is included). The ratchet straps is self-retracting so when you are not using the buckles they will retract and remain in the housing, under your floor. These straps have a safe working load limit (WLL) of 1,167 lbs and break strength of 3,500 lbs. If you check out the first photo, you can see how these would look when not in use.

There is also the Brophy Swiveling D-Ring Anchor w Backing Plate and Hardware - Bolt-On - Recessed Mount # RR6K which are anchors and a backing plate that mount in your trailer's floor. They allow the D-ring to sit flush with the floor of your trailer when you are not using buckles such as # EM34416. The second photo shows what these rings will look like when not in use.

I have also added links to video reviews of both products for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S