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• Are Retractable Straps Available With a Cam Buckle Mechanism?
  The only retractable straps we carry are ratcheting like the Buyers # 3375480011 you found or the Erickson # EM34416. I also was unable to find anyone online making those types of straps.
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• Is there a 10' Strap for the CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Straps IMF18800-77?
  Sorry Jim but it does not. The CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Straps item # IMF18800-77 you were looking at tops out at 6' and does not have a longer strap. The only solution I have for you is the Erickson item # EM34416, which are retractable straps that measure 2" x 10' and have a 1,100 lbs capacity. These are not bolt-on tie-downs though.
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• Troubleshooting Red Release Button Not Releasing Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Strap
  When using the red release button on the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # EM34416 it takes more than a simple press of the button to release the tension. Make sure you get a firm grip on the ratchet when you press the button and then close the whole ratchet to release the tension. See the attached video starting at the 50 second mark which demonstrates this. If you have followed the video and it still isn't releasing, you may need to add a little lubricant like WD-40 if it is stuck.
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• Recommended Longer Ratchet Straps to Replace a CargoBuckle G3 Ratchet Strap
  Matt, I took a look and it does not look like there is a longer version of the CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Strap # IMF18804, unfortunately, but we do have the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases # EM34416 which looks like it could also work. These straps are retractable, has a 1,100 lb capacity, and is 10' long so these would be 4' longer than the CargoBuckle G3. Let me know what you think about this, and if you don't love it we can explore some...
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• What is the Capacity and Length of Snowsport Hold Down Strap # A60220
  I spoke with my contact at Snowsport about the Hold Down Strap, # A60220. He stated that the strap does not have a specific weight capacity but it is strong enough for its intended purpose This strap is designed for use with Snowsport ATV, UTV, ZTR, HD and 180 snowplows, so it is long enough for those applications. I did measure the strap and it is 88 inches long. The strap has loops at each end. These loops are designed to be attached to specific points on the snowplow, so you would...
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• Recessed Ratchet Strap or D-Ring Anchors
  We may have a solution for you and it sounds like you are looking for a recessed mount for your ratchet straps so nothing is sticking up out of the floor of your enclosed trailer. The CargoBuckle G3 Retractable Ratchet Tie-Down Strap - Flush Mount # IMF18804 is a great option for something like this because it will mount beneath the floor of your cargo trailer (the mounting hardware is included). The ratchet straps is self-retracting so when you are not using the buckles they will retract...
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• E-Track Recommendations For 7 By 14 Enclosed Trailer To Carry Classic Motorcycles
  With cargo like your two classic Harleys you will want to make sure they are really well secured to prevent any damage. I recommend securing the E-Tracks to something more stable than just wood. If you are attaching the tracks to the floor I recommend you make sure they are secured either to the metal structure of the trailer or use metal plates like the E-Track Backing Plate, part # e96RR, to make it as secure as possible. If the interior floor and walls are 7 ft long I recommend 5...
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• Recommended Solution to Add Cross Bars and Bed Extender to Retrax XR on 2019 Ram 1500 for Kayak
  To add a rack to your Retrax XR tonneau cover I recommend using the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-58 and Tonneau Cover Adapter Kit # Y01155. Once you install this rack you can use the Yakima Long Arm # Y01149 to give you a long and secure platform for the kayak. This combo will give you a great setup capable of handling your Old Town Autopilot 120 kayak, and pretty much anything else you can throw at it. The OverHaul HD is one of the only racks that is designed...
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• Tire Tie Downs for E-Track in an Enclosed Trailer for a Sports Car
  For your trailer the tracks have openings that go front to back. To secure vehicle tires you would need the openings to run left to right like # E19148. Then you could use # 77314 which has e-track fittings. But we can make it work by using a couple of tie downs, # E59143, and ratchet straps such as # EM34416. If a vehicle has smaller or larger tires you would just place the tie downs in the appropriate spots on the tracks. Vehicles that are wider or narrower may still work on the same...
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• How Far Apart Should E-Track be Mounted to Secure a Harley Ultra
  There is no set distance apart that the E-Track, such as # E19148, has to be mounted. If it were me I would place them so that they are about an E-track's width apart wider than the widest part of the bike on each side. So for example if the bike 36 inches wide and the E-Track is 5-1/8 inches wide I would place the E-Track so there is 46-1/4 inches between them. I also recommend picking up several tie-downs, # E59143, to secure straps such as # EM34416 to the E-Track.
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• Can Yakima Exo Swing Away Storage System w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier Carry Spare Wheel and Tire
  It would be possible to carry a spare tire and wheel in the size LT225/75R-16E that you referenced in the open carrier of the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier and Cargo Carrier # Y44ZR but the width of the carrier is only 23 inches so I would go with having the open carrier on top so that you could center the weight better in the carrier and not have to worry about the upright mast and enclosed carrier getting in the way. Now for securing the wheel to the...
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• How to Use the Personal Water Craft Trailer Winch Strap On a Wave Runner
  The 12 foot Long Personal Water Craft Trailer Winch Strap with Safety Hook by Dutton-Lainson, item # DL24291, is designed to be used with a hand winch mounted on the wave runner trailer like the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch, item # DL15002. There should be a bow eye on the front of the wave runner that the hook from the strap connects to and then the jet ski can be winched onto the trailer. If you need straps to tie down the rear of the jet ski, I would recommend the Erickson Inboard/Outboard...
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• Ratchet Straps to Secure Zero Turn Mower to Trailer
  The Erickson # EM34416 Ratchet Straps you mentioned would be ideal. Each strap has a 3300 lb break strength or a 1100 lb safe working load limit. When both straps are used at the same time, there's plenty of capacity for your 1400 lb mower. I've used a shorter version of these straps in the past to secure some PWC's to the trailer, and they worked perfectly. You'll want to make sure that a 10 foot length will be long enough. Load the mower on the trailer, and have a helper hold the end...
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• Can a Wheelchair be Safely Secured and Transported Long Distances on a Curt Cargo Carrier
  24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs Item # C18152 will work great to carry a wheelchair. As long as you tie down the chair to the carrier the low side rails will not be a problem. Just use Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases - 2" x 10' - 1,100 lbs - # EM34416 and that chair won't budge! This carrier is designed to fit a 2 inch receiver opening. If you have a 1-1/4 inch opening I recommend 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches...
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• Recommended 2-Kayak Carrier Solution for 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab with Folding Tonneau Cover
  Folding tonneau covers can sometimes be tough to fit along with a ladder rack since often both will use the same or similar attachment points on the tops or sides of the bed rails. But I do have a great solution for you for transporting two 14-foot kayaks with a total weight of 150-lbs that will actually cost you a lot less than many quality ladder racks AND avoid any concerns about compatibility with your tonneau cover. The solution I recommend is a hitch-mount load support bar. Darby...
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• How Well Do Retractable Ratchet Straps Hold Up After Repeated Use in and around Salt Water
  Like anything that sees a lot of activity in a salt water environment you would want to rinse the CargoBuckle straps # IMF18800 with fresh water afterwards to prolong the life of the straps. Also letting the straps dry prior to retracting them will make the ratcheting in/pulling the line out work better and last longer then trying to do so when wet. This is true for any ratchet strap. This little bit of maintenance will help to reach the maximum lifespan of a strap. Stainless steel is...
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• Why Do ATV Tie Downs Seem to Come Loose After Driving Down the Highway for a Few Miles
  The Erickson Retractable, Ratcheting Tie-Down Straps # EM34416 will not loosen once tightened. The problem you are most likely experiencing is that you tighten your ATV down and then after a few miles the ATV has moved around slightly or settled due to the bumps from the road and now the tie-downs seem loose. This has nothing to do with the tie-downs loosening though.
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• Recommendation for Transporting 2 Kayaks with 2015 Nissan Frontier Short Bed
  The Darby Extend-A-Truck Kayak Carrier # DTA944-968-924 referenced in your question is a great option and what I recommend for securing your two 10+ foot kayaks on your 2015 Nissan Frontier with the short bed. This system includes a universal-fit, rooftop crossbar that will mount to the Frontier's bare roof and a hitch-mounted load extension that will slide right into a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. The extender crossbar has an inside width of 48 inches and the rooftop crossbar can adjust...
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• What Can Be Use to Lubricate Ratchet Straps on an Erickson Re-tractable Ratchet Strap
  Yes there is, Tim. You can use WD-40 to lubricate the moving parts of ratcheting mechanism's handle.
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• Effect on Hitch Tongue Weight Rating from Use of Hitch Adapter with Motorcycle Carrier
  You are on the right track in recognizing that use of a hitch extension or adapter changes the forces on the hitch. This in turn changes the hitch's tongue weight (TW) capacity. In the same way that using a cheater bar on the end of a tire iron can give you more leverage to loosen a stubborn lug nut, using a hitch extension like # C45791 or an adapter like # D-192 will let the chosen carrier exert more force on the hitch tube. This is why use of any such item reduces the hitch capacity...
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• Is the Safe Working Load Limit (WLL) of Tie-Down Straps for Pair or Individual Straps?
  That's a very good question and the answer is that the safe working load limit (WLL) listed is per strap. So the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # EM34416 have a WLL of 1,100 lbs each and 2,200 lbs for the pair, measure 2" wide x 10' long and have a break strength of 3,300 lbs. The Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps # 34414 have a WLL of 1,333 lbs each and 2,666 lbs for the pair, measure 2" wide x 6' long and have a break strength of 4,000 lbs. I've added links to video reviews...
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• Hitch Mounted E-Trike Carrier Capbable Of Carrying 2 E-Trikes
  I have a potential solution here but a conventional carrier will not get this job done. A utility trailer pulled behind your vehicle, strapping in both e-trikes is a potential solution. The Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs # K2MMT4X6 is 72" long and 48" wide inside the bed. Secured with straps like the Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases # EM34416 and with each e-trike facing each other, this may work if there is sufficient width....
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• Winch to Use for Vertical Lifting Application
  ProGrip XRT Rope Lock Tie-Down # 317-404400 is intended for use to secure cargo items. It is not really intended for use as a hoist to lift and hold heavy items overhead. Although four of these would have plenty of weight capacity it might be tough to operate all of them at once. A safer and better solution is a worm gear winch like # DL11011 which is designed for vertical lifting applications. With it you can use 25-foot cable # DL24100 for a 1400-lb lifting system that will hold the...
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• Recommendations of Ratchet Tie-Downs with Coated Handle for Use on a Kayak
  I recommend a tie-down strap that has a nice handle to tighten the kayak down. Also, a nice feature to have is the retractable, ratcheting tie-downs with the push button release. You just want to make sure you don't overtighten the kayak using the ratchet straps. The Erickson Retractable Ratchet Strap with Push Button Release, part # EM34416 is a nice tie-down strap that has all of the features above. It is 2 inches wide x 10 feet long. It has a push button release that allows you to push...
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