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Ratchet Straps
Hellfire - 18/1/06 at 07:14 PM

Where's the best place to buy ratchet straps from? Good old e-bay or elsewhere?

Whats the best size for securing an Indy to a trailer? I'm thinking something about 4m x 1.5t x 25mm wide.

Any suggestions or thoughts

[Edited on 18-1-06 by Hellfire]


emsfactory - 18/1/06 at 07:17 PM

I got some from machine mart last week. they look quite good and have an extra tire strap thingy that is supposed to be great. Canny mind how much they were they were on a big list.
Should be on the website.


skydivepaul - 18/1/06 at 08:32 PM

I got a set from e bay exactly the same as these e bay link they are brill, good quality and i paid about the same money as these, you cant buy in the shops for this sort of money. Probably a bit OTT for strapping down the MK but it wont come loose with these on . I havent bought from this guy so check him out first


INDY BIRD - 18/1/06 at 10:03 PM

most Builders merchants do them,

i got mine from the harrogate show £20 for a pair of 5 ton straps excessive but will do more than the job.

the one i got from the builders was £14.99 again 5 ton strap.

machine mart as suggested also do a good collection.

good luck helfire with getting them.

sean.


Jon Ison - 18/1/06 at 10:04 PM

postage ???


planetester - 18/1/06 at 10:55 PM

Aldi or lidl at the moment or next week I think


flak monkey - 18/1/06 at 10:57 PM

Know any lorry drivers?

If so they usually have a 'spare' few knocking about. Proper heavy duty ones.

David


skydivepaul - 18/1/06 at 11:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
postage ???


I paid £50.00 with £5.00 postage so just a bit of role reversal £6.00 buy it now with £50.00 postage. You gets what you pays for


Peteff - 18/1/06 at 11:15 PM

If you're fastening a car to a trailer you need proper wheel straps as used by rescue organisations. Always fasten the unsprung section as the body will bounce around and slacken your straps otherwise.
http://www.pandd.org.uk/recovery/trailer_loading.htm


locoboy - 18/1/06 at 11:21 PM

Our drivers never seem to have enough straps on board.........................but always seem to have a wallet full of fivers



visit your local truck stop..............


Jon Ison - 18/1/06 at 11:40 PM

quote:
Originally posted by skydivepaul
quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
postage ???


I paid £50.00 with £5.00 postage so just a bit of role reversal £6.00 buy it now with £50.00 postage. You gets what you pays for



Fair play but anyone local should buy it know and collect........


Hellfire - 19/1/06 at 12:28 PM

Now there's a thought - gotta be worth a try

Somehow methinks he won't accept collection though....


andyps - 19/1/06 at 01:42 PM

Notify eBay then - I am sure they should be interested as their commission is at stake!


Spyderman - 19/1/06 at 04:39 PM

Just imagine if you have a problem with them and want a refund. All you will get is the £6.00. No joke then!

It might seem like a good workaround for Ebay's charges, but it is you who suffers financially.