Tie down straps or cargo net?

niccig

New member
I have a 2008 CRV. It has a shelf in the back cargo area that can be removed. - it has plastic clips that you push into place to secure it. You can put light items on top of the shelf - I don't, the weight limit is 20lbs. I put everything under the shelf, but sometimes I need to remove the shelf for a bigger item, the shelf then sits on the floor of the cargo area. I've been thinking of getting either tie-downs or I saw this net in the AAA magazine about securing items in your car

http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.aspx?partnum=CBNETT30

or there is this one
http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.aspx?partnum=BNCCNET

What would you prefer - tie down straps or a net.
 
ADS

beeman

Active member
It all depends on what you are hauling. If you are hauling large, bulky, sturdy items, ratchet straps are the simplest hands down. If you are hauling smaller items that are less rigid (such as bags of groceries), a net is the most practical option. Just make sure that the device is rated for the weights that you are hauling :twocents: .
 

UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus
It all depends on what you are hauling. If you are hauling large, bulky, sturdy items, ratchet straps are the simplest hands down. If you are hauling smaller items that are less rigid (such as bags of groceries), a net is the most practical option. Just make sure that the device is rated for the weights that you are hauling :twocents: .

This is EXACTLY what I was going to say. In our Wagon and SUV, we used the tie downs for luggage, strollers, etc, and we used a net for groceries and other smallish items. I don't know how much good a net will do, but it's the only option available for items too small to be secured with tie-downs, so that's what I used.
 

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Forum statistics

Threads
219,656
Messages
2,196,898
Members
13,530
Latest member
onehitko860

You must read your carseat and vehicle owner’s manual and understand any relevant state laws. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. All opinions at Car-Seat.Org are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. Car-Seat.Org makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. If you are unsure about information provided to you, please visit a local certified technician. Before posting or using our website you must read and agree to our TERMS.

Graco is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Britax is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Nuna Baby is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org!

Please  Support Car-Seat.Org  with your purchases of infant, convertible, combination and boosters seats from our premier sponsors above.
Shop travel systems, strollers and baby gear from Britax, Chicco, Clek, Combi, Evenflo, First Years, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Safety 1st, Diono & more! ©2001-2022 Carseat Media LLC

Top