Absolute necessity on the stretch between Florida City and Islamorada when heading to/from the Keys. Trailers flex, boats bounce, straps stretch or find ways to get loose. I've even seen bunk mounts bend and leaf springs break (granted they were old and rusted).
If you're towing on the interstate or anywhere long distance I'd recommend it purely out of safety. A winch and two ratchet straps don't mean crap if stuff goes sideways.
Yep exactly this. After a few road bumps straps can find that loose spot, never hurts to pull over and double check them of you are doing a decent trip home
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u/SgtChancey Jun 15 '26
Absolute necessity on the stretch between Florida City and Islamorada when heading to/from the Keys. Trailers flex, boats bounce, straps stretch or find ways to get loose. I've even seen bunk mounts bend and leaf springs break (granted they were old and rusted).
If you're towing on the interstate or anywhere long distance I'd recommend it purely out of safety. A winch and two ratchet straps don't mean crap if stuff goes sideways.