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What Are Trailer Ratchet Straps Used For?
Those who are in the trailer business know what a trailer ratchet strap is
and what it’s used for without giving it a second thought. The rest of the
population would usually think that everyone else would have to guess as
to what it is and what it’s used for. The truth as to how many people
actually know what they are and how to use them might come as a
surprise, though. Here, this nifty little gadget’s definition and use will be
explored.
A trailer ratchet strap is used to secure large loads to the back of trucks,
and more often than what people think. Most usually don’t really pay
attention to what is keeping a crane, a car, or a mobile home in place, but
always assume that it must be kept in place somehow. These are the
straps that are used to keep those large loads in place and we depend on
them more often than we care to admit!