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Old 07-25-2013, 12:03 PM   #6
Brad Roberts
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The number one reason people have issues trailering cars?

The ratchet straps work on friction.

What happens when you pull it tight and try to ratchet the strap?

You end up with NO strap friction at the wind up device.

Leave the straps semi loose on the car and make sure you get 3-4 turns on the ratcheting device. You *need* a nice wrap for the friction to work properly.

I have had NASCAR Sprint Cup cars come loose in the top of an 18wheeler because a newbie thought it was a good idea to pull the strap as tight as possible and try to ratchet the strap

NASCAR wreck IN the transporter!! It bounced off the car in front of it!!!
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