shellback
Senior Member
Folks do realize that many tractor trailer loads are secured by ratchet straps. Buy or borrow a set that has the capacity you need. A $12 set at home depot has a breaking strength of 1500#s and a working load of 500#s. If you encounter a condition that would break the ratchet straps on your way home, chances are your truck and camper will be toast anyhow. I wouldn't be surprised if a ratchet strap of good quality pulled your camper apart before breaking..Mountain Nomad said:So, apparently ratchet straps are not the way to go...
Ratchet strap will be fine for bringing your camper home or to a dealer. My point was the straps should have more than enough strength to hold the camper down. You wouldn't put near the 500 pound load on each strap when loading the camper, and to exceed it's 1500# breaking strength, you would probably have to be involved in an accident or rollover. That's what I meant about your truck and camper being toast.