Which Ratchet Strap Kit Is Best For Tie Down Rings On Trailer Where Normal Hooks Slip Out Of?

Updated 12/17/2025 | Published 12/16/2025

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Question:

My trailer has small tie-down rings that regular hooks sometimes slip out of. Which strap style will stay put the best during bumps or rough roads?

asked by: Terrance

Expert Reply:

Terrence, if your anchor points are on the smaller side, the S-hook kit # e92NR is the most secure because those hooks have spring-loaded keepers that physically close around the ring so they can’t bounce out. The double-J kit # e42SV is the next-best option - the J-shape tends to nest nicely in D-rings without twisting or slipping. I'm partial towards the S-hook if you think you have a small enough ring or anchor point for the snap to be effective there.

Flat hooks only shine when you’ve got stake pockets or a flat rail, so they’re not going to work at all for small loops or D-rings or anything like that.

What are you usually hauling when the trailer gets bouncy - bikes, furniture, or equipment?

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Alex

12/17/2025

I have those tiny tie-down rings on my jet ski trailer. Would the S-hooks still fit, or are they too big?

Andrew N.

12/17/2025

@Alex Hey Alex, the S-hooks on the # e92NR straps will fit most 1" rings as long as the keeper can close around them. They’re not oversized like some of the 2" heavy-duty hooks, so they tend to work well on smaller utility trailers. If your rings are really recessed or angled tight, a soft loop like # e74BR in addition to the straps is an easy workaround.