O.G. Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 We bought a new Brian James Trailer a year ago that came with Tie Down Straps.These seem more suitable for use to hold down a Traction Engine than our little gem of a car. Can anybody suggest a light weight strap and the supplier that they use that is easy and quick to attach.O.G.P.S. Maybe "Traction Engine" is a slight exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I use these UK made in Chesterfield,they also offer over wheel all in a range of colours and even with reflective weave, nice short ratchets too that work in confinded spces.https://slingsandstraps.co.uk/collections/soft-link-sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Might be interested in your current straps if you are changing - mine are getting on a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 OG - do your current straps have the link that allows you to strap the car down by the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.G. Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 These straps are very broad and thick and quite stiff so are quite hard to manipulate. Difficult to explain.They go up over the wheels, each one hooked to the bed in 4 places.O.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 When I had a trailer I changed the short over wheel straps from the metal buckle type to looped webbing so they didnt damage the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team andy_harries Posted June 23, 2020 Support Team Share Posted June 23, 2020 I use straps very similar to the ones on the Slings and Straps website quoted above. Hook one side, pass the loop over the wheel, hook the other and tighten (making sure the strap at tension isn't rubbing or pressing a bit of bodywork or the exhaust). Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulf 1 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I bought 1inch ratchet straps and wheel chokes from Slings and Straps . Very easy to use and with 1 on each wheel well able to secure my Caterham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I dont think I'd be comfortable using 1" straps to hold 1/2 tonne - SWMBO's bra straps are 3/4" !!2" minimum IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 TTIUWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 That has to be the best comparison ever! Apologies to the ladies.I too would not be happy with 1" straps - I know the claimed capability, but when it shifts and one strap is doing more than it should . . . or a little nick in it . . . or just age . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire West AR Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I bought this kit https://www.screwfix.com/p/straps-in-holdall-4m-x-50mm-4-pack/4464p Comes with a bag to keep it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael1 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I use the stamps mentioned for the front wheels at about 2" wide they hold the front of the car very securely. The straps go behind the wheels with a second piece over the front of the wheel. They are like the straps most recovery agents use. i did find that this design does not work well on the rear wheels may be it just that I have 8" wide wheels. I therefore just stap the chassis down at the back directly using small straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 If you have at least 0.5m from the wheel to the tie-down point, just looping the strap through the wheel works well, depending on the position of the ratchet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRP Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I use these ratchet straps, the loop is shorter than the normal 0.5m sling most people use. I find these much easier to position on the wheel as the 0.5m ones are a bit big with little 13" wheels!https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113899487391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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