Are The New etrailer Ratchet Straps Easy To Use And Release Under Tension?

Published 12/16/2025

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etrailer Ratchet Straps with Flat Hooks and Storage Bag - 2" x 20' - 3,333 lbs - Qty 4

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$91.15

etrailer Ratchet Straps with Double-J Hooks and Storage Bag 2" x 20' - 1,333 lbs Qty 4

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$69.78

etrailer Ratchet Straps w/ S-Hooks and Accessory Bag - 2" x 15' - 700 lbs - Qty 4

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$66.99

Question:

Are the ratchets on these kits pretty easy to release? My old straps jam all the time, especially when they get dusty. I was looking at these kits that have 4 straps in a bag: Flat Hooks Kit e72SV OR Double-J Hooks e42SV OR S-Hooks e92NR

asked by: Trevor

Expert Reply:

Trevor, all three of these etrailer kits use the same large, easy-to-grip ratchet handle, so the release action is consistent across the flat-hook # e72SV, double-J # e42SV, and S-hook # e92NR ratchet strap sets. They all use the same updated design, which still needs a little finesse now and then - that’s just the nature of ratchets - but they release much smoother than older, tighter mechanisms, even after you’ve really cranked them down.

If your current straps gum up when they get dusty, you’ll notice a big improvement with any of these three kits.
Do you usually keep your straps stored in a bag, Trevor, or are they bouncing around loose in the trailer?

expert reply by: Andrew N