I like that idea a lot! I knew there was a reason I insisted on keeping that ice cream pail full of koozies when Wife tried to throw them out five years ago.
Tie downs and strap storage
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I like that idea a lot! I knew there was a reason I insisted on keeping that ice cream pail full of koozies when Wife tried to throw them out five years ago.
PhantomEB
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Manny
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Like someone else has already said, the key is to take the time and roll them up when you’re done with them.
After that, I wrap them in thick rubber bands and place them in a canvas bag. I’ve also used the ziplock baggie technique. I thought I was the only one doing that. Ha! Occasionally, I’ll go through the bag and replace any broken or worn rubber bands.
I don’t like wrapping them in tape because they end up getting sticky, which then gets my hands sticky. No thanks.
I also don’t care for the zip tie technique because I don’t want to be cutting and replacing zip ties every time I use a strap.
Manny
After that, I wrap them in thick rubber bands and place them in a canvas bag. I’ve also used the ziplock baggie technique. I thought I was the only one doing that. Ha! Occasionally, I’ll go through the bag and replace any broken or worn rubber bands.
I don’t like wrapping them in tape because they end up getting sticky, which then gets my hands sticky. No thanks.
I also don’t care for the zip tie technique because I don’t want to be cutting and replacing zip ties every time I use a strap.
Manny
49tandc
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for bigger straps, I bought an inner tube for a wheelbarrow and cut in to 1 inch wide strips. they slip easily over the rolled up straps. For the 1" straps, a bicycle inner tube works the same way. I have the bigger straps inside a /5-cal ammo can and sma;ller straps in a .30 cal ammo can. All stored in my truck toolbox.
nadogail
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I use the cheap velcro that is sold in rolls in the garden shops.
Chris705
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For the 1” straps I have used old ankle socks successfully for several years now... one in each sock and tossed in my Milwaukee drill bag I wasn’t using, keeps them tangle free. I don’t roll them just stuff them in.
niget2002
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4 sets are just floating around the bed of the truck. I have a cover and a rubber mat, so they don't move much. The rest are wrapped up in a go bag in the shop.
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In the truck I just hook them between the anchor points in the bed (usually front to back) and tension them. A few wraps around the strap keeps the end from dangling. They're sheltered under the tonneau, and always right where I need them.
At times I will also run a couple/few side to side in the back to keep items from sliding toward the cab (buckets, bags, etc.).
At times I will also run a couple/few side to side in the back to keep items from sliding toward the cab (buckets, bags, etc.).
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reklund5
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I roll them up after each use and secure them with a elastic hair tie (buy a big pack at target for a couple bucks). I store them in a cheap tool bag from harbor freight. theres an old carabiner on the handle of the bag to put the ties on when the straps are in use. Easy to store, organize and access this way. Bonus points for having a hair tie in the truck for the wife...
I have a set of four larger ones for strapping the tractor down i. A larger tool bag. The ones from my, now sold, open trailer are sitting on the shelf. Those used to live in the tongue box.
I keep a few smaller straps in with the large straps. I need to do something with them. I found a 12" tool bag that may work or I might gab some of those bungee ball cords like others mentioned.
The small straps in my truck are rolled up in the under rear seat storage.
I keep a few smaller straps in with the large straps. I need to do something with them. I found a 12" tool bag that may work or I might gab some of those bungee ball cords like others mentioned.
The small straps in my truck are rolled up in the under rear seat storage.
tjansson
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I separate the long strap from the ratchet and roll that up on itself, use the loose end to wrap and tie it so it won't unravel. Then I keep a few of those and the ratchet ends in the glove box and the rest of my collection in a nylon tote bag.
esvee
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xtremek
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Since I have 5 women in my house with long hair, I use hair bands for the little 1" straps. I like to carry at least 4 in every truck/SUV we have. The rest go in a Sterlite container. Trying to figure out what to do with the big ones. I think I'd like to carry a set in every truck.
kazlx
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Check out MTM ammo crates on Amazon. Bunch of different sizes and very nice for the price. They are plastic but super sturdy.