Rod Saver Ratchet Transom Tie-Downs (Pair)

Heavy ratchet straps for riders who tow. Rod Saver built these as boat transom tie-downs, rated from 1,200 to 2,400 lb, and the heavy-duty 2″ x 5′ pair is the one we put in our Haul & Tie-Down Kit. Before they go on a bike trailer, check each strap’s capacity against your load.

Which size?

• Heavy-duty 2″ x 5′: the longest heavy-duty strap, with reach for anchors set back from the tie point. 2,400 lb capacity. It’s also in our Haul & Tie-Down Kit.
• Heavy-duty 2″ x 3′: for anchors close to the tie point. Less extra strap means less flapping on the highway. 2,400 lb capacity.
• Rubber grip 1″ x 6′: a soft rubber grip on the ratchet is easier on your hands when you crank it tight. 1,800 lb capacity.
• Stainless 1″ x 3′: for saltwater, with a stainless steel ratchet and two stainless steel S-hooks. The shortest stainless length. 1,200 lb capacity.
• Stainless 1″ x 4′: the middle stainless length. If you’re right at 3 feet, go with this one for some room. 1,200 lb capacity.
• Stainless 1″ x 6′: the longest stainless length, for wide trailers or odd anchor spots. More tail to tie or tape off so it doesn’t whip on the highway. 1,200 lb capacity.

Hooks: the rubber-grip and heavy-duty straps have a heavy vinyl-coated top hook and a zinc-plated bottom hook for the trailer side. The stainless straps use stainless S-hooks.

Tying down a bike. Check each strap’s capacity against your load and use enough straps to hold the bike from all sides. Use soft loops on the bars and frame so a metal hook never touches paint or chrome. Measure from the tie point to the trailer anchor, and pick a length that covers it with a few wraps left on the ratchet.

Give the straps a second tightening after the first few miles, since the load settles. Look over the webbing each season for fraying or sun damage. After a saltwater day, rinse the straps and hardware with fresh water and let them dry.

Towing a boat too? These are still the transom straps Rod Saver designed for it: from the transom eyes down to the trailer frame, so the stern doesn’t bounce on the bunks.

Common Questions

Can I use these straps on a motorcycle trailer?
Rod Saver built them for boat trailers. On a bike trailer, check each strap’s capacity against your load, use enough straps to hold it from all sides, and use soft loops so hooks don’t touch paint or chrome. The heavy-duty 2″ x 5′ pair is in our Haul & Tie-Down Kit.

Which Rod Saver strap do I need?
For the heaviest loads, the 2-inch heavy-duty straps (2,400 lbs) have the highest rating. The 1-inch rubber ratchet is rated 1,800 lbs and the stainless straps 1,200 lbs. Then pick the length that reaches your trailer anchor.

Are they sold in pairs?
Yes. Every size comes as a pair.