Is This Going to Hold?

[Onward4x4]

Hello Everyone-
I have my traction boards on my Yakima rack - they are held in place using rototrax hardware.
I have also a Dewalt toolbox placed between the two rack and held in place using 10" rubber tie downs hooked up to the Yakima racks via carabiners and Yakima eyebolts.
I have the entire things rapped under a net.

If I am on highways, I generally don't drive faster than 70mph.

I an inclined to have a peace of mind that none of these things will go flying over the top on the highway. Do you all share than or am I missing something?

 

[Billiebob]

The box I would use a rachet strap or 2, not a rubber bungee which can stretch.

 

[HKLover]

I trust ratchet straps, not bungie cords or cargo netting.

 

[Onward4x4]

The box I would use a rachet strap or 2, not a rubber bungee which can stretch.

I trust ratchet straps, not bungie cords or cargo netting.

I think I got my answer. The rubber tie downs are really tight and the box hardly moves--so I figured they would be strong enough. But, if 2 people say the same thing then ratchets it is. Thank you!!

 

[Smileyshaun]

Problem with the rubber tie down is when it gets warm is will stretch some , add that with the force of 60 mph driving and you could have a disaster on your hands . General rule if you shake the load and the vehicle moves before the cargo does your in good shape .

 

[genocache]

I thought it was good until picture #3......... Count me for rachet straps also.

 

[Correus]

The other thing with rubber is that it will break down with the elements - cracking, some brittleness (depending on the type) and various types of stretching - followed by failure. Case in point - I have a rubber buffer on my gas tank to help relive stress. It's not a cheap one and was designed for road stress. It's been attached since June of 2019, has failed and now needs to be replaced.

 

[Onward4x4]

Ratchets will be used!!!!! Looks like it is unanimous!!

 

[MegaBug]

What they said! You see those rubber bungies all over the side of the highways. Maybe they could be used for redundancy but the ratchet straps would be best for primary tie downs.

 

[Onward4x4]

What they said! You see those rubber bungies all over the side of the highways. Maybe they could be used for redundancy but the ratchet straps would be best for primary tie downs.

I replaced the S hooks they came with carabiners and figured that will hold...but I didn't think about them stretching! Yes... ratchet straps are going on tomorrow! Thanks.

 

[MarioT'sCJResto]

Hello Everyone-
I have my traction boards on my Yakima rack - they are held in place using rototrax hardware.
I have also a Dewalt toolbox placed between the two rack and held in place using 10" rubber tie downs hooked up to the Yakima racks via carabiners and Yakima eyebolts.
I have the entire things rapped under a net.

If I am on highways, I generally don't drive faster than 70mph.

I an inclined to have a peace of mind that none of these things will go flying over the top on the highway. Do you all share than or am I missing something?

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Even though I used the same style cargo nets for my Ram, I always had backup cargo straps. I guess it depends on how much weight you are carrying, and if this was the under $25 dollar special from Amazon. I used the Gladiator Cargo Nets with Cargo Straps from Home Depot and I had no issues.

 

[Onward4x4]

Even though I used the same style cargo nets for my Ram, I always had backup cargo straps. I guess it depends on how much weight you are carrying, and if this was the under $25 dollar special from Amazon. I used the Gladiator Cargo Nets with Cargo Straps from Home Depot and I had no issues.

I added a ratchet strrap over the top in addition and got rid of the net. It's going nowhere!!

 

[MidOH]

Use the ratchet straps that are medium sized. Same size as a seat belt. The skinny ones don't last long, and are always tangled up. Harbor freight has some really nice ones. And double them up.

You can twist the straps so that they "buzz" less.

 

[Ed1774]

Sort of off topic but is your toolbox waterproof? A heavy rain at 70mph on highway will be driven right into a non waterproof box. I'd hate to see you tools get wet.

Also, are you using the Rotopax traction boards? I bought a set last year and they seem to be discontinued now.

 

[Onward4x4]

Sort of off topic but is your toolbox waterproof? A heavy rain at 70mph on highway will be driven right into a non waterproof box. I'd hate to see you tools get wet.

Also, are you using the Rotopax traction boards? I bought a set last year and they seem to be discontinued now.

It's Dewalt toolbox and there is a seal. But I only have recovery stuff in it which if they get wet, it's not a big issue.