Gird strap concerns
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:21 am
The Teal Camper 2 inch "gird strap" cinches the panels together to create a water tight seal and a strong structure. It is not the only thing that holds the panels together, but it is an important element. The panels are also held together with interlocking fingers, a channel at the bottom and a bar at the top.
The ratchet handle can be locked to prevent accidental loosening or tampering.
As far as concerns about someone cutting the strap, it is cinched tight against the panels and it would be difficult to get a knife blade under the strap. Cutting a 2 inch cargo strap is not an easy task. Even with a sharp knife and a loose strap it takes a lot of hacking and sawing. Of course a person with a sharp knife could also slash your tires, break a window, scratch your car or jimmy your lock.
The ratchet handle can be locked to prevent accidental loosening or tampering.
As far as concerns about someone cutting the strap, it is cinched tight against the panels and it would be difficult to get a knife blade under the strap. Cutting a 2 inch cargo strap is not an easy task. Even with a sharp knife and a loose strap it takes a lot of hacking and sawing. Of course a person with a sharp knife could also slash your tires, break a window, scratch your car or jimmy your lock.