Are S Hooks Or J Hooks Better Ratchet Straps For Moving Furniture In Box Trailer?

Published 12/16/2025

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Question:

I mainly tie down furniture and appliances for my moving side gig. Nothing super heavy, but the load shifts a lot. Would the S-hook straps hold better than the J-hooks in a box trailer?

asked by: Rachel

Expert Reply:

Rachel, for a box trailer with smaller interior tie-down points, the S-hook kit # e92NR is usually the easiest to work with. The vinyl-coated S-hooks have little keepers on them, so once they’re clipped in, they stay put even if the load wiggles around.

The double-J kit # e42SV is stronger, but J-hooks really want a solid D-ring or welded loop to sit in - they’re not as friendly with small tie-down holes. With furniture and appliances, the 700-lb working load on the # e92NR set is more than enough.

Do you mostly strap to floor rings or the wall tracks in your trailer, Rachel?

expert reply by: Andrew N