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Towmax via Amazon has
4-Pack Towmax Self Retracting Ratchet Straps Set (Red) on sale for $79.99 - $36 promo code
TOWMAX20 at checkout =
$43.99.
Shipping is free.
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Details:
- The Vibrant Web Straps is Upgraded with 1.5× Thickness for Added Strength, Featuring UV Resistance and Enhanced Abrasion Durability.
- All the Ratchets are Made From Zinc-plated Carbon Steel to Ensure 1,800-lb Breaking Strength and 600-lb Safe Working Load
- Include (4) 10 Feet Ratchet Straps, (4) 15 Inch Bonus Soft Loop Tie Downs, (1) Quality Storage Bag, (1) Manual
Top Comments
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Even the 'better' ones like Strapino that did well in PFs review have several critical reviews of early failures and the retracting mechanism eventually failing so even the 'pay more for quality' logic doesn't apply with these. They are an awesome idea but make sure you have a set of the old school ones on hand at all times if and when these fail.
Community Reviews
These self-retracting 1-inch ratchet straps are mainly about convenience, with the reel keeping excess webbing tucked away and making hook-up faster and less tangled. The 4-pack price looks solid for light-duty use, especially for pickup beds, small furniture, lawn mowers, and other everyday cargo. The main cautions are durability and load limits, since the retracting mechanism adds parts that can fail and the 600-pound working load is far below heavier 2-inch straps. They are a practical convenience upgrade, but not the right choice for car tie-downs or severe loads.
Common Questions (5)
The $43.99 4-pack is viewed as a solid price for the convenience, especially compared with buying four standard straps at similar money. A few comments note that similar Rhino kits can sometimes be found cheaper on sale, so waiting for periodic discounts may save more.
They can be very convenient for regular pickup-bed and light-duty hauling, but the retracting mechanism adds parts that may eventually fail. Several comments treat them as a wear item and suggest keeping old-school straps on hand as backup.
No, these are 1" straps and are not the right choice for tying down a car to a trailer. For car securement, wider 2" to 2.5" straps are recommended instead.
They work well for quick tie-downs in a pickup bed or on a small flatbed trailer, such as furniture or a lawn mower. They are mainly valued for cutting setup time and reducing tangles, not for heavy-duty securement.
Push the button or lever and the excess strap retracts like a tape measure, so there is no loose end to manage. You still ratchet them normally afterward, which makes them faster and less prone to tangling than standard straps.
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Compared to normal tie down straps that have 3,333 lb. safe working load per strap.
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