Tow car straps will come in handy when an automotive vehicle suddenly breaks down out of nowhere. Instead of paying towing services (which can cost you a considerable amount of money), you can use the straps to tow your car. These straps are ideally used for short distance towing. Typically, towing straps are made from woven straps that have hooks at both ends. Each hook will be anchored to the frames of the two vehicles, one for the car that needs to be towed and the other for the vehicle that will be towing your car.
When installing towing straps, the first thing you need to do is to look under your car and locate the small hole where the hook will be anchored. Check the straps first to ascertain that they are in good condition. They should be free from cuts frays or broken stitching. In addition, you also need to ensure that the hardware you will be using is free of rust and defects. Next thing to do is to insert the hook on the towing vehicle and the car that needs to be towed. Make sure that straps are not rubbing against any sharp metal surface as this might cause tearing. The hooks should also be securely fastened on both cars.
You also have to make certain that you are using the appropriate strap. Nylon tow straps are sold in varying web capacity and breaking strengths. As a rule of thumb, the vehicle weight should be half the break strength of the towing strap. Therefore, you need to consider the type of vehicle you will be towing. If you will be towing big trucks, then you should use a high-strength and heavy-duty truck tow strap.
Additionally, you must choose a strap that will be able to handle the weight of the automotive vehicle you will be towing. Whether you will be using an atv tow strap or a retractable tow strap, you need to ensure that the strap is made of durable and high-strength nylon. Moreover, it should be weather, moisture and abrasion resistant. Make sure that it will allow room for stretching so the nylon webbing will help snap the vehicle out to take some of the shock out of the initial pull.
Carefully read the instruction that comes with the strap to ensure that it will be properly installed. When storing your strap, keep it away from sunlight. Additionally, always keep them clean since dirt, mud, and other debris embedded on the strap can damage its fibers over time; thus, significantly decreasing its strength. Take note of this helpful guide to know the proper way of installing and selecting towing straps!
