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Old 03-16-2020
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Truck straps?

Gonna be transporting furniture, TVs, etc. in my 1994 Ford Ranger and was wondering what a good truck strap system would be for it? Really new to this so would appreciate all the help I can get.
 
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You can use Canopy Clamps for tie downs, these can be moved to where you need them, I use a rubber pad on the top of the clamp so it doesn't mark up the paint on the top rail
And they also work for canopies, lol

Then just rope to hold the load, but you can use straps with hooks

Ratchet straps work OK, just don't over do it, snug is good

If you are going to haul heavy stuff like refrigerators you will need bed hooks, tie downs in the bottom of the bed to hold that much weight from tipping, and they need to have a plate on the under side not just a washer

And just as a heads up, if you ever haul a refrigerator on its side then it should sit upright for at least 12 hours before plugging it in again, this gives the "freon" enough time to drain back down to the compressor, or "tank"
 

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Originally Posted by RonD
You can use Canopy Clamps for tie downs, these can be moved to where you need them, I use a rubber pad on the top of the clamp so it doesn't mark up the paint on the top rail
And they also work for canopies, lol

Then just rope to hold the load, but you can use straps with hooks

Ratchet straps work OK, just don't over do it, snug is good

If you are going to haul heavy stuff like refrigerators you will need bed hooks, tie downs in the bottom of the bed to hold that much weight from tipping, and they need to have a plate on the under side not just a washer

And just as a heads up, if you ever haul a refrigerator on its side then it should sit upright for as least 12 hours before plugging it in again, this gives the "freon" enough time to drain back down to the compressor, or "tank"
Thanks so much! I wound up going with Bull Rings and ratchet straps. And I appreciate your advice about the fridge, as I will be hauling some of those on the side.

Thanks again!
 
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