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 How Big A Tow Strap
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08/27/13 04:42 PM
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Bob Landry
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I just put a tow hook on the front of my van because occasionally, the ramp that I use gets soft and muddy and I just dig in trying to get out, and I have had to get pulled up the ramp a couple of times. Got the tow hook, now i need a tow strap to keep in the van. My rig isn't heavy, a E150 van and a 1860 G3 and trailer. What strength tow strap would I need for this. When I get pulled, it's only a few feet and then I'm on solid ground an I'm OK. There are many out there of different sizes and breaking strengths. I'm thinking about a 2" yellow strap with hooks.
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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08/27/13 05:06 PM
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cuevl
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Those straps aren't very pricey that I can remember, just get a higher rated one...
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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08/27/13 05:33 PM
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2" is fine. I prefer loops versus hooks. Hooks are more flexible in that they will even work even with the stupid closed loops that Ford has. I have a 2" and have used it to jerk a 65hp Ford tractor out of mud to it's belly.
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
[Re: Bob Landry]
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08/27/13 08:48 PM
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Bob Landry
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I figured the 2" version would be enough. The most I get pulled is a few feet. I like the loops also, byt the tow ring they put on my van is a closed ring, so I have to use a hook type strap. I guess it's not a biggie, I had just wanted a hook typ so I could just slip the loop over it. The truck place only charged me $38 to put it on, so I can't complain, and it's probably not going to get that much use, but when you need it, you need it.
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2020 Robalo R200 CC, Yamaha 150
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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08/27/13 11:59 PM
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Get you a clevis to hook up with. A 3/4" will work just fine. Below is what I carry in my truck. One strap is 2' by 30 ft, 30,000 lb.cap. The other is a 3" by 30 ft, 45,000 cap. and a 7/8" clevis. 
Last edited by ChuChu1; 08/28/13 12:16 AM.
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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09/30/13 11:47 PM
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JayRBV
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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10/07/13 04:47 PM
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Frisco Kid
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Definitely have a good sized heat treated clevis with you.
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Re: How Big A Tow Strap
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10/08/13 03:59 AM
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2.5 x weight of vehicle for tow strap........... 5x weight of vehicle for offroad recovery strap when your yanking on it
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