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Tie Down StrapsItem # 18050
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Stabilizing strap provides extra support when carrying your bike rack or cargo carrier. Cam buckle design allows for secure connection and easy release between your vehicle and hitch accessory. Vinyl-coated hook won't scratch your vehicle.
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Note: Remove the hook before opening or closing the hatch or trunk to avoid damage to your vehicle.
This strap is recommended for use with bike racks and other hitch-mounted accessories to avoid putting too much strain on your trailer hitch. Some Class I and Class II 1-1/4" hitches may require that you use a stabilizing strap to ensure that the hitch does not experience excessive torque while transporting your gear.
Video of Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Speaker 1: We ran a few accessory through our test course with and without the strap installed. Here it is with your hanging style bike rack. You'll notice how much less movement we had. Now, with our flat form rack. Now with our cargo carrier, there's not that much difference in movement, but at least you have the peace of mind in knowing that you have extra support.
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (188 Customer Reviews)
Stabilizing strap provides extra support when carrying your bike rack or cargo carrier. Cam buckle design allows for secure connection and easy release between your vehicle and hitch accessory. Vinyl-coated hook won't scratch your vehicle.by: Tom S.02/28/2017
I bought this rack for several reasons, including its price point and light weight. I also like where its designed and made. The American flag on the back is a nice touch. I also wanted a solid platform rack that would hold two bikes securely for long road trips and highway speeds. I didn't see much need for a heavier tilt-away rack since I can easily access the rear of my small hatchback through the back the seats. This hitch is easy to assemble and ready to go in minutes. Its light weight makes it easy to slide into the hitch and the threaded hitch pin holds the rack tight. I also bought a cheap socket wrench and a deep 19mm socket to keep in the car. There is still a small amount of side to side wobble when the bikes are loaded, but not much. You won't notice any wobble when driving unless the road is really rough. Be sure to check out ETrailer's road test video of this rack. This is a good sturdy rack. I also got the hitch strap that Curt recommends to secure the center upright support to the car. I also recommend getting the Saris locking hitch pin and cable combo with matching keys. This rack does not fold up completely because the hitch arm is fixed, but its still light and easy to move around and store. And you could always take the hitch arm off for longer term winter storage. It does take some fiddling to get the tire mounts and drop bar mounts lined up for each bike so if you have four different bikes like I do, you'll find yourself doing that quite often. Eventually I will memorize the locations for each or mark them somehow on the rack. My two large road bikes fit like a glove but I could see there being some difficulty with getting seats and handle bars to clear sometimes, which means more time fiddling with the mounts when loading up a friend's bike. I also like how well centered the bikes are and how little side overhang I'm able to achieve, which is also important for long road trips and highway speeds (less drag = better mpg). All of my bikes are well centered and only my big 29" mountain bike with its long wheelbase sticks out to the side much. On the downside, but not for me, it does take some strength to lift the inside bike up and over the center support, and doing so carefully without hitting the back of your car. This could be a problem for some, especially if you have a big heavy townie or mountain bike. This is also dependent on how high your hitch receiver is off the ground. Mine happens to be very low to the ground so I don't have to lift the bikes as high as I would on a larger SUV for example. So other platform racks may be a better choice if you're concerned about lifting your bike up to or over shoulder height just to get it on the rack. To sum it up, the Saris Freedom 2 is a great rack for a good price and I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and for all the great info and advice from the wonderful people at Etrailer.com to make it so easy! Etrailer rocks! 347111
by: Juan04/23/2015
I purchased the following for a Scion xB 2012: C12490 Curt hitch 118460 T-one wire harness 63155 Pro series cargo carrier 20174 Light kit for cargo carrier 59102 Rolm cargo bag xxxxx Strap for Curt hitches This was for a trip from central NY to the FL keys. Had 2 issues, neither of which were etrailer.com's fault. First after deciding to put a hitch on the car after three winters the threads were rusted enough where i could not do it myself. had to take it to my mechanic to get that mounted, so keep that in mind if you are buying later in the car's life as I did. The second was the lights that attached to carrier. The video said there would be some play in the grommet when they were installed, but that they would not fall out. There was a lot more play than I was comfortable with so i taped them in place with some foil tape. Was just not willing to take the chance that they fall out along the way. The only complaint I had was that I was told I would need a strap for Curt hitches that would take some weight off the hitch, if you didn't use it, your warranty could be voided. I bought it and used it, but its just a webbed strap that i don't see how much good that did because no matter how tight you got it the strap just stretched. I felt a little scammed on that one. This was with a cargo carrier, now I could see that being useful on a bike carrier attached to the hitch, but using it on the cargo carrier seemed a bit of a scam to me. But for $8/9 plus shipping i wasn't going to void the warranty. Other than those issues, everything worked perfect and etrailer.com was so easy to research items on, purchase from, shipping was quick, and the sales people were always following up so see if you are good (and to get you to write a review). I will definitely use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone in the market for towing products. Thanks. 187758
by: Richard V09/26/2013
Outstanding product. The stitching and material are heavy duty. Looks great on my Honda Accord and Thule bike rack. Thanks! 101640
Rating the best. Super good company to deal with.
-- comment by: Robert S - 10/18/2013by: Wayne A.01/13/2014
I have purchased different items over the last few years and availability and service is the best every order is shipped immediately and tracking is great also. Thankyou very much Wayne A. 112624
The hitch and wire harness has worked out well. Since then I purchased another hitch and wire harness and it also was in stock and delivered promptly. On a 2015 Subaru Outback Limited. You have always had in stock what ever I have ordered. THANKS AGAIN Wayne A.
Wayne A - 01/17/2015by: Douglas05/09/2015
The hitch arrived very quickly and in good condition. The plan is to use if mainly for a hitch-bike rack, but it's nice to know I can pull a load, too. While I have not used it, yet, the installation was pretty much problem-free. The most difficult part was actually getting the nuts on the bolts above the muffler - awkward angle. Had nothing to do with the hitch, it's just the location where it had to go. My brother came up with a helpful hint before we raised the hitch up that folks might find helpful. We took some jumbo paperclips and used them to secure (just opened it and then twisted it around the top of the visible bolt) the bolt from moving up into the frame. Was a little concerned that in lining up the holes an accidental "bump" might knock the bolt up into the frame. Worked fine and then we just pulled out the paperclip (leave it long on one end) with some pliers. Everything seems pretty secure and ready for use. 191605
by: Mark C.07/12/2014
Bought a Curt Class 1 hitch for my 2009 VW GTI. Curt specifies having this strap for carrying bike racks with their light weight hitch. I will not use it most of the time since I normally only carry one bike. But, I am planning to drive from Colorado to Pennsylvania with both my bikes on the rack, so I spent the $9 to get the strap to help take some of the stress off the hitch for that long drive. My GTI has a spoiler at the top of the hatch, so I need to have some non-scratching material between the strap and the paint. I am not worried about causing too much pressure on the spoiler since the strap is designed to assist the hitch, not carry the entire weight like a hatch mounted bike rack does. eTrailers has a few great videos to show you how this is installed and works. It's a small price to pay for a little piece of mind. 141040
by: Mike10/12/2013
Works just as advertised. We are using this with a Thule rear mount bike hitch carrier. I am a little concerned about the stress that is placed on the lip of the lift gate (hatchback). When the strap is snug and the vehicle goes over bumps, this could place a good bit of stress on the lip of the liftgate where the vinyl-coated hook goes. What would be great is if the vinyl coated hook was wider--maybe 3" wide. This would distribute the load on the edge of the liftgate and the lip of the liftgate would be less likely to bend. I suggest buying a RoadMaster Quiet Hitch (RM-061) to go along with this strap. The RM-061 snugs up the bike carrier in the hitch so that there is no "play" when going over bumps. I would recommend this to others. 103605
by: Richard F.09/17/2017
I use use a Curt Hitch "Flat Carrier" https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo-Carrier/Curt/C18110.html for loads on my 2005 Prius. Bought the recommended support strap and liked the way it took the up-down bounce stress off the hitch, but the carrier still wobbled left to right, rotating slightly within the hitch receiver. Bought a second strap and the two stabilized the load very nicely. I needed a light cord between the two straps at the top of the hatch door to encourage them not to slide off the corners of the door. 433426
by: Russ B.03/29/2017
Install was very easy, instructions were clear. Be sure to use WD-40 to loosen up the muffler attachments. That one step alone made this job easier than I expected. This hitch is used to attach a goal post, so I can carry my kayaks on top. Great customer service, the best. 360109
by: Richard T.12/10/2014
Trailer hitch and bike rack. They were priced right and shipped very fast. Most impressed. I highly recommend. Rose is friendly and competent. 164112
Very happy with products.
Richard T - 12/10/2015by: BH08/01/2014
Easy to use and works great for supporting bike racks! 144024
Extremely pleased with the quality. Holds the bikes firmly in position.
BH - 08/01/2015 by: Daniel11/22/2017
The product works as intended if you add a couple knots to it. The simple clasp is not enough to stop my Swagman G10 bike rack from swaying forward and backward. With the gentle acceleration of my Honda Civic Hybrid starting from a stop, the strap gets pulled through the clasp. If I set it up, strap through the clasp, then tie a couple, simple knots in the strap behind the clasp using the clasp as a base, this product works perfectly fine. Traveling tightens the knots, and so I just leave them tied and slip the loop off the rack when I'm done, leaving this product ready for the next time I use it. 454072
by: martin06/28/2013
it is a good safety add on 86601
It work great definitely would recommended
martin - 12/27/2014by: Terri O.08/20/2013
We were very impressed with the quality of the Curt Trailer hitch we purchased, its price and how quickly it arrived. We had the hitch installed by a very good local mechanic for a fraction of the cost quoted by our Honda dealer. The hitch support strap that was recommended works perfectly with this hitch. We highly recommend this hitch to anyone. 96112
by: Michael10/13/2014
Straps were the right ones for a long distance trip with our 18084 Curt platform bike rack. I have a Lincoln MKX on which you cannot put the strap over the rear door as directed in the installation instructions and on-line video. This is as a result of the deflector and seal on the door. I purchased two straps and connected one to each side of the rear door. We then traveled over 1200 with two bikes and they never moved. Perfect. We are very happy with our purchase. Further, etrailer and its people are a pleasure with whom to deal. THANK YOU. 155691
by: Andre F.03/25/2017
I got this strap in anticipation of acquiring a trailer hitch hanging bike rack. The bike rack has not gotten here yet but I can see the advantages of stabilizing the bike rack due to dynamic forces on the trailer hitch created by the motion of my car acting through the long bike rack arm. I could see where the forces could easily exceed the specifications of the trailer hitch. The only doubt I have is the reliability of the stitching that secures the webbing to the metal hook and cam-lock buckle. Time will tell. 358330
by: Laura B.10/12/2016
We purchased the 24by60 Curt Cargo Carrier for a 2 inch hitch for our 2016 Toyota Highlander to use when traveling with lots of luggage also got the support straps which worked great. We especially like that it folds up out of the way when in a parking spot, last trip we were parked in a cruise ship parking lot for a week and this feature was a big reason we bought this particular item. All in all very sturdy great product and working with trailer was fantastic. Arrived very soon after purchase. 306082
by: Billy07/17/2018
Used with Cadillac 2006 CTS and the hitch is a very light duty setup as it's installed on the unibody on the truck deck. I'll be using this strap for support, when possible. It looks to be well constructed and good materials. The directions were not really helpful, but it's pretty simple to use. I didn't order the strap with the hitch and decided to order afterwards. Should have just ordered the strap with the hitch. It's worth it. etrailer.com was spot on for delivery. 542782
by: Robert Y.10/16/2013
Per your request, attached are two photos of the hitch on the car and in use. 104013
by: Russ09/18/2016
The product itself looks to be well fabricated to perform its task; however, the strap was recommended, in fact specified to maintain the warranty on the hitch when a carrier of any type is used. The strap is useless on my SUV and I would think most vehicles with a rear hatch whose upper edge is made of glass or plastic. Any effective tension on the strap sufficient to stabilize the carrier risks breaking either as the strap hooks over the top edge of the door. 296039
by: Doyle M01/14/2018
Thanks for asking. I've used the hitch, bike carrier and stabilizer strap for two years now continuously. The only issues that I have had are that the plastic coating around the metal hook that attaches the stabilizer strap to the car has split, exposing metal which is starting to rust, and the closed foam cushions on the bike clamps that keep the bike held down and secure are starting to split on the top. But it is still working fine. 467241
by: Gary R.03/08/2016
This is a needed addition for support, if you think about it the further a lift is extended beyond the hitch with weight (powerchair) the weight is multiplied so the strap relieves some of that so that the hitch doesn't fail, just don't like that on a Chrysler 300 the only attachment point is the leading edge of trunk lid so that extra care not to damage paint is needed on checked frequently, just a heads up for all you buyers out there! 240180
Also springs trunk lid hinges upward from the torque!
Gary R - 03/11/2017by: Will W08/09/2017
I wish other online vendors would take note of the excellent website interface, communication, and follow up provided by etrailer.com. Accurate detailed description of item and timely shipping were appreciated. It's so nice to see the shipping map showing where the package is. The hitch arrived in perfect condition and fit my car perfectly. Including the how to installation video with the shipping notification was the icing on the cake. 421553
by: Elizabeth A07/03/2017
The strap helped to stabilize the bike rack .. Strong & sturdy .. If you get the bike rack & hitch spend the extra for this ... Worked great on my 2013 vw beetle convertible .. 401417
It still works perfect .. very happy
Elizabeth A - 07/05/2018by: Dave W.10/17/2016
Bought this product to maintain the warrranty on my curt class III hitch when using a bike rack. Product looks well made it fits my Honda CR-V but I have a concern as the strap will be contacting the stop light on the rear hatch when in use. Would like some better paint protection on the hook that attaches to the vehicle. Have not had a chance to try it out on the road yet. 308066
by: Larry F.09/10/2015
I have been using as well as Selling and Installing Bike transporting Racks for well over 20 years. I have never before seen or heard as complete and accurate information as I have Found on E*Trailer.com. Had I known about your site I may have used it to train some of my junior employees, when I was managing a staff. You guys are "GREAT" as a certain cartoon Tiger says! 224815
by: Daniel Hutton07/21/2016
The product does exactly as advertised. And I had a quick question about installation and was given a quick and satisfactory answer from customer service when I called 274686
by: Juanita08/28/2015
Customer service was very helpful, patient, and professional. Only spoke to Juanita, but if she is representative of the company, truly first class. Pricing is reasonable and better than any place I checked. Order arrived very quickly. They know their products very well. An A+ organization, wouldn't hesitate to buy from again; highly recommended. 222325
by: T.L.04/22/2017
Great product, very solid. Installation was more complicated than others I've done in the past (cutting the heat shield and opening up the mounting holes), but still only took us about an hour and a half. We had no troubles towing a Sea-Doo, and will be using it to mount a bike rack. I also purchased the recommended support strap for the bike rack. 372749
by: BCB10/05/2016
I love my Kuat Bike Rack and the trailer hitch I bought from etrailer. The main thing I appreciated was Mike H and Victoria B, with their indepth knowledge and good advice. Putting a trailer hitch and bike rack on a Mazda Miata is not easy - but the pieces Mike and Victoria recommended all worked great. Thank you for being a great company! 304156
by: Walt M.01/07/2012
Thanks to etrailer.com for carrying accessories for hitches. The Curt trailer hitch support strap will transfer the torque load from the hitch receiver to the car's body and avoid possible hitch failure. The strap is well made with a well protected hook to avoid scratching the paint on the car. The attachment is simple and effective. 29266
by: Bill G09/22/2014
The eTrailer Hitch support strap really makes a difference when my bike is mounted on the Thule trailer hitch assembly. Provides a smoother ride, taking away the slight (but irritating) vibration that is inherent in any horizontal trailer hitch assembly. This was not available at my bike shop, so etrailer.com is the way to go. 152500
by: Thomas02/07/2013
I needed two straps to stabilize a rear bike rack for my Prius. These straps are well made with clips on the end to fit on my rear hatch. The straps are plenty long so would have many other applications. You can't get these straps at an auto supply store, a hardware store or even a place like REI. So, I am very happy. 65250
by: Ricky S.09/03/2015
Couldn't have asked for better service or delivery. No complaint here. I plan on using my towbar to attach a carrier to it and am confident that I was sent the correct bar for my 2015 Subaru Forester. I had already attached a towbar I bought from you when I owned my Subaru Legacy and was very pleased with that also. 223788
by: Clint06/21/2017
Got these because it said that if using a hitch mounted rack and not a trailer it should be used with straps. Ordered a pack and have not used them yet but found out it is one strap per pack so order multiple if you need more than one. If it was on the package I missed it, I don't believe it was there though. 397249
by: Martin05/06/2015
Might work for cars with metal hatch/trunk lid. My Volvo V60 has a plastic spoiler mounted (not aftermarket) at the top end of the hatch. So attaching the support strap would likely damage the plastic. 190909
get a little piece of foam to protect it. just saw a picture of this online, cant remember where sorry
-- comment by: S.war - 05/21/2015 by: Daniel04/03/2018
This strap helps keep everything nice and snug. And it takes the pressure off the rack. While it isn’t absolutely essential, I highly recommend it. The Curt hitch I installed says to use it and they should know. It only takes a few seconds to attach each time I load up the bikes, so why not use it? 492113
by: Lydia02/20/2018
I bought this as a requirement for securing my hitch mounted tray style bike rack. I was initially confused about how to loop the 2 parts correctly, but Curt doesn't supply instructions. I was thrilled to see that etrailer had a video on exactly how to secure my rack. Thank you for great service! 477285
by: Baz02/09/2015
The installation is easy and your site's video helps a lot for people like me who's not used to work on their cars. The only issue I got into was using the wrong bolts in the first try, but no biggie. Get things done and I paid 1/5 the price the dealer quoted me for part & installation. 173074
by: Andrew E.07/23/2012
Should have bought this sooner. It keeps the hitch receiver bike rack from bouncing so much. This is important in my case because the hitch is bumper mounted and was starting to sag. It solved this problem. It does not have to support the weight just snug to stop the bounce. 49106
by: John N04/21/2012
I just installed the piece. It was not an easy job to do by myself at home, but it was not impossible either. With a little wrangling - some supports and shims I was able to put it together nicely. Next project the wire harness. Wish me luck please. John 37950
by: Al P.09/09/2012
The design and material are fine. The only issue I have is the hook is too shallow and it does not securely connect to the cross bar of the roof rack. The cross bar is quite thick. I believe the hook is designed to connect to the thin metal of a car trunk cover. 54134
by: Whitew00d04/02/2014
Go on You Tube and you will see a half dozen ways to use this strap. I run 70-80MPH. You can't have enough straps to secure your bikes/rack. Worth the money, but you will have to do the research on how best to hook it up for your setup. 123370
by: Al Robinson11/20/2014
The product arrived one day ahead. I have not installed it yet but after reading the instructions it will not be a problem. It will be used for a cargo carrier. It is just what I need and the price was right. I liked the free shipping. 162014
by: Denny T08/09/2012
The hitch and the bike rack were very good. Easy to install on my Forrester, but the 45 minute time frame talked about in the video was way off for the hitch. It took just under 2 hours which is still OK. Very pleased with the products. 51216
by: Tom S08/24/2012
Strap is used on my 2012 Escape to support my hitch mounted bike rack. Only issue I have is that the hook that goes on the vehicle is a little hard to actually get over the edge of the liftgate. Works fine and definately does the job. 52878
by: Karl11/12/2014
The hitch I purchased was easy to install as stated in product information and works as supposed to very happy with it, and I needed to purchase another strap because the 1st one was run over - they delivered it right away. 160608
by: Tom H10/05/2012
The Curt Trailer Hitch Strap is what the doctor ordered for my 2012 Nissan Juke. After some trial and error I got it around the bike carrier and clipped in my hatchback. It performs as advertised. Bikes are much more stable. 56422
by: Brian D07/20/2016
I've seen a lot of bike racks *without* this strap, and they seem super unstable. We used it on our Honda Odyssey with Yakima hitch bike rack and there was almost no wobble at all, even on some bumpy country roads. 273984
by: Eric M.05/24/2017
It works, but not great. The strap itself is strong, but the cambuckle seems too weak to do the job. I think I will just use a ratchet strap instead of this strap. The weak cambuckle makes it fairly useless. 384455
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