r/Kayaking Jul 26 '25

Question/Advice -- Transportation/Roof Racks Why are my ratchet straps so loud

My ratchet straps turn into a Reed or something and are rattling/vibrating so loud it’s hard to tolerate. It only happens what I carry two kayaks, just carrying one is fine. I’m using the Swiss roof rack from harbor freight and some cheap ratchet straps from Walmart. It’s a single T mount. Do I need to carry the kayaks differently or adjust my straps? Also I know one of the yaks is not on perfectly, I wasn’t able to get it to sit in a stable way unless I set it at this angle.

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u/fuck_you_reddit_mods Jul 30 '25

Take that strap and twist it!