Expert Answers about GMC Ratchet Straps

• What Quantity Of Straps Come When You Purchase The Erickson Ratchet Tie Down Strap
• Good question, Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Strap w/ Double J-Hooks - 1-1/2" x 15' - 1,300 lbs # EM51330. This unit comes as one strap or a quantity of one.
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• Good Ratchet Straps That Come In Pairs
• Great question, I can help you out. ShockStrap Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w Shock Absorbers - 2" x 18' - 2,000 lbs - Qty 2 # 297-18RSDB. I recommend for you the shockstrap. Both of these units have a 2000 pound capacity. I favor the ShockStrap because it has a built in shock absorber to help keep them tight. Dimensions: 2" wide x 18' long Safe working load limit (WLL): 2,000 lbs Maximum load (break strength): 6,000 lbs Quantity: 2 ratchet straps 2-Year warranty
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• What Kind Of Warranty Is Offered For The Erickson EM34417 Ratchet Straps?
• The only warranty offered for the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # EM34417 is a 90 day limited warranty. I have also included a video review on these straps for you to check out.
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• Corrosion Resistance of BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Gunwale Tie-Down Straps IMF14221
• The steel body of the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Gunwale Tie-Down Straps # IMF14221 has an anti-corrosive finish to help protect it from the corrosive effects of a salt water environment. It does not carry a specific salt spray rating, however. Like any boat or other marine equipment placed in salt water it should be fully rinsed with fresh water after each use. You can use the included bolt to mount the ratchet directly to the trailer frame or cross member. If you need to angle...
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• Are the Rola Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # 59305 UV Resistant?
• I have a great alternative for you. Unfortunately, I confirmed with my tech at Rola that they could not confirm the UV resistance capabilities of the Rola Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks - 1" x 10' - 600 lbs # 59305. However, for a great option that definitely does have UV protection, I recommend the ShockStrap Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps w Shock Absorbers - 1" x 10' - 500 lbs # 297-10DR. Not only do you receive the UV resistance you need; you also receive the benefit of straps that...
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• Color of Erickson # EM31350 Cargo Tie-Down Straps
• The Ericson # EM31350 ratchet straps you refer to would be closer to orange in color than red. This strap, and the higher-rated # 51333 are the closest thing we offer to red 15 foot tie down straps. I've linked you to product demonstration videos for both straps.
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• Can The G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps Mount On The Vertical Utility Trailer Uprights?
• You can mount the CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # IMF18800 in virtually any position as long as you are able to drill the hole for the 3/8" bolt. Most likely opt to attach the strap to the main frame as it is going to be stronger than the angle iron rails. Since those rails are welded there is a chance of the weld cracking and most trailer manufacturers do not build the side rails of their utility trailers to be a weight bearing structure. That is why I often see trailers...
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• How to Pick the Correct Transom Straps For a 9,000 lb. Boat and 2,500 lb. Trailer
• When choosing transom tie-downs you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object. So in your instance, you will want a strap that exceeds the 2,500 lbs. that your trailer weighs. This is to ensure that the boat does not jump off of the trailer if you run over bumps or potholes. The highest rated transom straps that we have are the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893, but the break strength is 2,500...
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• Transom Tie-Downs For 5,000-LB Boat
• All of the ratcheting tie-downs we offer, have the retracting feature. The highest rated transom tie-downs we offer are the BoatBuckle G2, part # IMF08893. The maximum break strength for these straps is 2,500-lbs each. The safe working load limit though is 833 pounds each.
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• Cam Lock Reliability on Pack'Em Wheel Tie-Down Kit # PK-WTD
• The cam on the Pack'Em Wheel Tie-Down Kit # PK-WTD is designed so that when it is closed down on the tightened strap it is pushed past the pivot point. This means that the handle will have no tendency to try to pop back open from pressure coming from the load on the strap. I did contact the technical staff at Pack 'Em and they confirmed that they have had absolutely no issues with this cam mechanism opening up when under load. The mechanism has threading directions indicated right on it...
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• How Much Does the Snap-Loc Panel Cart/Pushcart Weigh
• The Snap-Loc Panel Cart/Pushcart with E-Track Anchor Points part # SL1500PCR319-P that you referenced weighs around 25 lbs without the handles. For tie downs, you can use the Snap-Loc E-Track Tie-Down Strap w/ Ratchet and Soft Tie-Loop part # SLLS28RER or to join multiple together you can use the Connecting Strap for Snap-Loc Moving Dolly part # SLLS2E6R.
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• Where Do Uprights of CC-255 A-frame Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier Join to Cargo Platform
• As you can see in the provided photo, the upright legs position on the # CC-255 tray is adjustable. They can attach anywhere from the centerline of the platform to about 1-1/2 inches forward of the rear edge. The plate that joins the top of the upright legs to the platform has a series of holes that allows the platform to the adjusted fore and aft. The footprint of your Firman W03383 is 23.2x17.8, which will fit perfectly on the platform. To secure the generator to the platform, I'd use...
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• Are All Of The Metal Parts On The BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Downs Stainless Steel
• I called my contact at BoatBuckle and asked about the G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF14256. They told me the faceplate and springs in the tie-downs are stainless steel and the vinyl coated S-hook is stainless as well. The other internal parts are corrosion resistant. The replaceable parts for these tie-downs are the springs.
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• Can Steering Wheel of Vehicle Be Secured With Seat Belt to Dolly Tow
• I'm not sure that a seat belt could be made snug enough to prevent the wheel from moving. I spoke with the folks at Roadmaster, who recommend using a ratchet strap like # IMF13757 looped around the seat bottom and the steering wheel, at the bottom or 6:00 position of the steering wheel.
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• Cargo Tie-Down System To Secure Speaker Equipment In Haulmark Enclosed Trailer
• We have a couple different styles of E-Track systems. We offer a 5-foot track system like part # E19148 that has horizontal slots and usually installed on the floor or the inside of the walls in an enclosed trailer. We also offer a vertical E-track part # E19146 that is four feet long and used the same way. You will want to know which way you want the slots in the track to run for securing your band equipment. One great way to use different type tie-downs with the E-Track system is...
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• Is There an Attachment to Carry Motorcycle on Curt Cargo Carrier
• There is no attachment available for a Curt cargo carrier in order to carry a motorcycle. You may be able to use something like the ShockStrap Ratchet Motorcycle Tie-Downs # 297-7RSBB-M. A much better option to carry a motorcycle is a different carrier, independent from the cargo carrier. I recommend the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 with a 500 lb capacity. I have added a video reviews for you to check out as well.
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• Can Oil be Used to Lubricate Erickson Push Button Retractable Ratchet Tie Downs # EM34423
• My contact at Erickson Manufacturing advised that a lubricant can be used on their Push Button Retractable Ratchet Tie Downs # EM34423 to help their retraction mechanism pull the strap back on to the spool. You will want to use a silicone-based lubricant (not grease, household oil or spray-on lubricants) in the gear mechanism. Erickson suggests going easy on the application (not too much at one time) until you see the results. You can find this silicone lubricant at a local hardware store. Please...
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• Can I Put A Rooftop Cargo Bag In A Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier?
• You can absolutely use a rooftop cargo bag with the Curt hitch mounted cargo carrier # C18152. You will want to take extra steps to secure the bag such as ratchet straps or bungee cords. Make sure you keep as much of the bag in the carrier as possible, and try to limit any overhang. Using a stretchable cargo net like the # C18202 may really help to keep everything in place.
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• Parts Needed to Add a Storage Hatch on Enclosed Trailer
• It's exactly what you said, a hatch in the floor for some extra storage. Probably for ratchet straps to secure cargo in the trailer. If you wanted to build your own (provided you have enough ground clearance to safely do so) you can use the Paneloc Butt Hinge # H418-204U and then the Trailer Rope Ring # RR02 for a handle. Hardware and trim would need to be acquired at your local hardware store though.
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• Additional Stabilizing Support for Yakima FullTilt Bike Rack
• The frost heaves you are referring to can get pretty nasty on the Alcan so the fact that your Yakima FullTilt 5-Bike Rack has taken a beating is unfortunate but not surprising, just because of the extreme rough patches you will inevitably encounter. What I highly recommend you add for extra stabilization is the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories # 18050 which will help limit the overall movement and play in your bike rack. These straps come in a quantity of...
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