Here's what to do with loose tie down ends

[Brad_bb]

I've been doing this ever since I saw the video a couple months ago.  Works great!
https://youtu.be/Mla6XRDlQf4

[Jim_Rogers]

I'll have to try that.

Jim Rogers

[Ljohnsaw]

Yep, that's what I do (the loop trick).  I am very paranoid of straps flailing in the wind and getting caught by a tire   I see it all too often on the road.

Edit:  That's also how I store my straps.  I pull all the loose end up so the hook is by the ratchet, spool it up, loop it and put them in 5 gallon buckets with pieces of plastic barrel that I use as edge guards.

[cbla]

Neat. I have not seen that method before.

[Kbeitz]

I once had a loose strap get under my truck tire as I was
driving through an intersection. I was sure some one had
broadsided my truck. I could find no damage but it sure
rocked my truck. I snapped a 1=1/2" strap right off.

[jmouton]

ill have to try that if i remember it

[47sawdust]

I love videos like that.Pleasant guy doing the presentation with helpful info for all.
Thanks,Brad

[barbender]

I love videos like that.Pleasant guy doing the presentation with helpful info for all.
Thanks,Brad

That's what I thought, too. In fact, I had to go right out and try it ;) It works very well🖒

[John Mc]

... That's also how I store my straps.  I pull all the loose end up so the hook is by the ratchet, spool it up, loop it and put them in 5 gallon buckets with pieces of plastic barrel that I use as edge guards.

Good idea. No matter how neatly I put them away, my straps always end up a tangled mess.