How to Properly Setup & Use a Ratchet Strap

Avoid the number one MISTAKE with ratchet straps with this video as it demonstrates how to properly set up any ratchet strap. This clear and concise guide will help to avoid frustration or safety concerns and also identifies some of the key components found on a ratchet strap.
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Beginning Setup
01:15 - Identifying Key Components for Use
01:55 - Most Important Part of Setup
02:55 - Essential Safety Information
03:55 - Securing the “Dog Ear” Extra Strap
04:19 - Releasing the Ratchet Strap

[@havenp]

I've been pulling my hair out over ratchet strap how-to videos that used too much jargon without explaining and just confused me even more, this is the first one that actually made sense and clearly shows the process step-by-step! Thank you so much!

[@jayray610]

Been doing construction for 15 year and these damm straps have always been my enemy!!!

[@eliastorres7031]

Yes

[@xeli8660]

why

[@sterlingking1243]

😂😂😂

[@joeneighbor]

This really did it for me. I've been doing it wrong. Out of three people we where all doing it wrong. The trick is to pull up the slack first and then should only need to ratchet a few times like it says in the video. I thought it was like a spool, like how you treat fishing line, that you were supposed to ratchet up a whole bunch of slack, WRONG.

[@lexiequirie7915]

THANK YOU!! I’ve watched 4 other videos and this is the only one that worked for me!

[@Albert-the-Astro]

You had the best instructions by a mile

[@MichaelBrown-iw9ur]

I have seen many of the other videos, but yours stands out as the most complete and comprehensive. Nice work.

[@michaelramirez6030]

I’ve always struggled with these sets. This video was literally like a video game cheat code for me. Now I love using these sets. Thanks!

[@user-fy4eo1sj4g]

Great video. Very informative. It really helped me tackle my issue with them coming loose.

[@xKmotx]

Just bought a package of Haul-Master ratchet straps, and have never used one before. This video made it easy. Thank you!

[@enriquedavila6202]

The best video demonstrating the correct use of the ratchet

[@megangaede5013]

I’m trying to tie down my trampoline… had to pause to watch your video so I could continue with my project. Thank you so much!❤

[@frankyvee1]

The one safety tip I would add is to have the ratchet on the passenger side in case you need to adjust tension while traveling you will not be on the traffic side of oncoming vehicles.

[@analuizanb]

Best video on ratchet tie downs. Thank you

[@rtz549]

All the available ratchets on the market are still basic and simple. Tons of room for improvements. The open hooks on the ends are hazardous. If the load shifts or moves at all and the strap loosens; the hooks come unhooked and the whole strap assembly can fall away. Snap carabiners on the ends would be much better. I've been cutting off the hooks lately and adding carabiners.
Also some sort of Velcro or rubber strap to bundle up the excess strap. And yes; I've seen all the TH-cam videos on various ways to store the excess.

[@BarretKruse]

See what you mean, Velcro to hold the extra would be great

[@StellarTek]

Excellent tutorial tyvm

[@johngalley4048]

Fantastic demo thank you somuch

[@smoker3998]

Outstanding!

[@pnjoseph5067]

Good description for a beginner.

[@doogm7129]

Love these straps. Alway have a few on my truck!

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

Great straight forward explanation how to with slack with zip tie.
Useful to people who bought their first truck or suv.
Without sarcasm

[@daisymiolla9040]

Awesome. Thank you

[@jweber6740]

Thanks for the demo. I have several rain barrels and eventually a vertical crack appears, but leaks only when full because of the expansion. I'm going to gird one tightly with a ratchet strap and see if that helps. First a couple of layers of silicone caulk on the crack.

[@PrometheanRising]

I've used ranger bands to deal with the excess straps.

[@curtiseli542]

This is a good video Thanks a lot

[@AnhBoyDad]

Thank you

[@richardstewart6900]

I'm thinking some kind of velcro/hook & loop strap for holding the excess webbing together, rather than a cable tie. No need to cut & waste the cable tie and just loop the velcro onto one of the hooks when not in use.

[@kevinkidneyy]

thank you

[@theadorephaedon1691]

Nice 👍 thanks

[@PhillyDee215]

The ratchet strap was innovative when it was introduced. I use it mostly to install smaller tires like trailer tires

[@moore1504]

Your arm was blocking the part of release

[@Mail4dalej]

I guess I learned something today.

[@Yodaismycopilot]

at 4:38 "pull it up and keep going." and then "ya hear that pop?"I'm not sure I understand - I don't want to break the lever.

[@colinvargo3418]

No need to zip tie, there are numerous creative ways to secure the excess strap.

[@RepresentWV]

rubber bands, shoelaces, etc

[@billbray5995]

How bout not deleting negative reviews posted by purchaser.

[@iownthebankthatownsyourhouse]

will there be a 3/8 icon flex head torque wrench with angle.
you came out with the ;
4 ton jack✔
Zurich z15s✔
1l2 icon digital flex head angle torque wrench✔
viking 3400 jump box ✔
this is best 12 hundred spent.
hammers, ratchets, sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers ill just do the 301pc or 428 pc master set @HFT.
but auto maintenance , auto care , and auto body ill buy at hft.

[@billcampbell9886]

You were doing great until you got to the zip-ties... Watch these videos to learn a better way to deal with the excess strap.
Small Straps
th-cam.com/video/dC9CS1ewrOA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=G7IumZSAn3DajQBu
Large Straps
th-cam.com/video/oJ3hwv9YY_c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OaHnaZcQ2jVONAa0

[@AsparagusVideo]

Guy gets to the part I need to know and he blocks the fucking camera.

[@stuartmenzies3928]

Video to long