Tie-down straps for cargo area - recommendations?

[RunnerRocks]

Thule or NRS are popular with the canoe and kayak crowd for a reason...they never slip. NRS (nrs.com) gives you some choices in length and width. Ratchet straps should never be used with canoes/kayaks because they can easily crush any boat just like they could easily pull the anchor points right out of your 4Runner.

That's also my concern. I have a bag full of ratchet straps of all sizes. Without knowing the design and limits of those tie-down points, they may be intended only for use with a light weight cargo net to prevent grocery bags from tumbling around.

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[Bernie]

That's also my concern. I have a bag full of ratchet straps of all sizes. Without knowing the design and limits of those tie-down points, they may be intended only for use with a light weight cargo net to prevent grocery bags from tumbling around.

Are shock cords an option? No one has mentioned them.

 

[TrdProGirl84]

Are these pretty decent? was looking at these as well

What I keep in my 4Runner as well.

 

[Gumpus]

That's also my concern. I have a bag full of ratchet straps of all sizes. Without knowing the design and limits of those tie-down points, they may be intended only for use with a light weight cargo net to prevent grocery bags from tumbling around.

Yes. I've never used the tie-down points in my 5th Gen. If you pull on them they are pretty solid. Ratchet straps might be just fine in most cases especially if the cargo is soft and can deform. The risk with ratchets is that one click can take you from too loose to too tight. Just seems like regular straps are better since it's easy to snug them up and control the tension.

https://www.nrs.com/straps/c5357

OP - sure you can use bungee cords if you like.

 

[fur_runner]

I completely agree w the opinion that ratchet straps are in the danger zone of breaking your tie down points. Friction straps are cheap and easy to use, and the OEM accessories that clip into those points are almost all bungee type accessories

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