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: 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: 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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