"Gary Warner" wrote in message
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Anyway, some of the mechanisims on these seem
cheap. I'm just looking for comments about these
in terms of favorite brands, brands or types that
have given you trouble, etc.


I use a pair of tie downs on my trailer that are really simple. They are
NOT ratchet, but they adjust really easy. Simple hook on one end, and then
a cam lock on the other. Attach the straps, pull the excess through the cam
buckle, then flip the cam lever over. It tightens and locks the straps in
one easy motion. Hooks are large and the straps are strong.

Rod