Rad truck straps for bed

[gb7FRz26]

I think it's a neat product at a decent price point, and added it to my list of stuff I may eventually get (especially if they've got a sale). I already have a bunch of straps, so getting just a few hook plates may be just what I need.

If anybody was wondering about the stresses, kudos to user becman on a different forum [source] for digging up the boxlink specs. 275 pounds across from each other, or 600 pounds diagonally.

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[Calson]

Every ratchet strap has had failures from corrosion and that is with them stored in the cab when not in use. Spending $70 for a bed mounted one that will fail at some point would cause me to have a backup strap in the cab. If the mounted strap takes away a connection point for the backup strap then this will not work either.

I have a storage bin mounted under the rear seat of the crew cab and this is where I store multiple ratchet straps and bungee cords and rope.

 

[HDT05]

I have 2 of these on order and I''ll be putting them both at the back.

I'm done with untangling my straps every time I have a dozen or so pieces of lumber or my ladder in the back that I don't want sliding around and landing in the next lane when I go around a corner.

For me it's just about my load being secure for what is usually a short and urgent trip to the local hardware so for me they fit the bill and up the convenience.

Anything heavier then I use the trailer and my heavier straps......

 

[EricR]

The use cases for these straps seem quite limited.

the things I haul for family and friends are most always oddly shaped and I need straps going at multiple angles to secure.

For example, how do you secure a BBQ grill with these?

And since these would require removing my box-link cleats, it would really restrict options when trying to secure something other than the long 2x6 shown in the video.

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