safe or safer ockie straps
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 10:52
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D&G
Hi happy New Year for tomorrow
I want to stop articles moving about in the back our Isuzu Ute, under the canopy.
We have a drawer system fitted and can fit tie down points where I need them.
Don't particularly want to use ockie straps, but want to use something that is equally quick , but safer. Don't want to use ratchet type straps if I can help it. I realize they are good but want something a bit quicker if there is something out there. Any help appreciated. Thanks
Reply By: Nuthin Fancy - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:08
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:08
The best I can recommend is AndyStrapz , use them for motorcycle adventure touring and general motorcycle use , they are wide , stretchy and fasten by velcro , they have a wide range of other fasteners and loops , they are very versatile , and advertise the use of their "strapz" for car use as
well . Better still , they are Australian company , and use aussie stuff whnever they can , and Andy himself is a good bloke and keen outdoor adventurer
cheers steve
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:47
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:47
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Reply By: Notso - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:12
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:12
A bit of rope and a couple of knots. If you want some stretch use a loop of 5 or 6 mil shock cord and make a loop, fit
the loop to the tie down and thread the rope through
the loop and stretch the shock cord before tying it off.
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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:46
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 11:46
Hi
I have a total dislike for stretchy type tie downs, especially securing items in the rear of a ute at eye level.
My solution was breaching staples ,a low flat tie down point available at hardware stores, and I use Fasty Straps. Different colours for different lengths from 1 meter to 2.5 meters.
By using breaching staples you don't have tie down points sticking up and getting in the way when not in use.
Fasty straps are a nylon strap with a one way buckle.
Cheers Teza
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Follow Up By: D&G - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:07
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:07
thanks everyone - fasty straps look interesting - are they available in major hardware stores?
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Follow Up By: Member - Tezza Qld - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:32
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:32
More of a
camping shop line.
I think supplied to the
camping stores by Primus.
Cheers Teza
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Reply By: edwin - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:12
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 12:12
Hi D&G, got just the thing , Ive had them for years and use them all the time, just dont buy the real cheap ones, have a look in supercheap /auto
barn for cam lock straps, a little hard to describe,,,, sort of similar to ratchet straps but without the messing about,so so quick easy and strong, go have a look and youll see what I mean.Had
mine for over 10 years now, hence dont get the cheapies.
Let us know how you go.
ED
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Reply By: Marny - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 13:13
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 13:13
Another one to consider is the Rope Ratchet. Very quick and easy to use. All my mates want some after they see
mine. Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 14:24
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 14:24
I use ROK straps. They are the safest, low elastic strap I've come across. I use the 25mm wide ones that are commonly available at BigW and many
camping stores. They now make an adjustable elastic strap that has no metal bits at all and looks very good. Just Google "ROK straps".
All straps should be low elastic - i.e. have limited stretch and have ends that can be secured. I'm sure you're aware that the reason ockie straps got a bad name was they used to be able to double their length and when the metal hook slipped off something they would hit you in the eye.
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Follow Up By: Gramps - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 15:02
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 15:02
Agree with ROK straps. A lot safer than occy straps.
Regards
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Follow Up By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 03:29
Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 03:29
ROK straps are great, I admit. And I just purchased another pair, they're so good.
But still dangerous. Last big trip at start, I was stretching one over my tent on the rack, with me in line with the strap, but hadn't chk'd the anchor grab. Next thing, I had the metal end buried in the cranium; good it was covered in placcy. Blood everywhere tho. Der navigator was far from impressed. :-(
Didn't stop the trip because my doc is a master cranium repairer. :-) Downside is that I looked like a war cas. for a week.
Now I never stretch the b's in line with the brain.
Believe me, they hurt when they ping!
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 08:19
Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 08:19
Gday John,
Ouch!!!
To prevent that happening, you feed the strap through the metal loop/hook. The newer adjustable straps have no metal ends but you are relying on a plastic buckle - not sure I'd trust that on a 4wd. Here's a photo from their website:
Here's the adjustable strap (note the strap threaded through the ends:
Cheers and all the best for your new years travel!
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 12:24
Sunday, Jan 01, 2012 at 12:24
Thanks Phil; to you too.
Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - OnYaBike - Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 23:27
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 at 23:27
I've been using friction straps rather than ratchet straps for a few trips now. I use them for the load in the ute and on the cargo rack. They have performed
well over the dreaded
Cape York corrugations, they don't slip.
I also cut some short for convenience and use them to tie down the Engel and extra battery.
Usually I get then in packs of four at Bunnings or Autobarn, reasonably priced.
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