Does a Retractable Tow Strap Work?
We continually scour local and online retailers to find new products and tools that might make caring for your car or truck easier. We recently came across a retractable tow strap. It made sense, a tow strap that retracted into a tidy bundle and could be stowed almost anywhere. But will a retractable tow strap hold up?The TestAs soon as we saw the retractable tow strap, we knew it had to be tested. Tow straps can be a lifesaver if your car becomes stuck in mud or snow, or if you need to be pulled a short distance to safety. Knowing how to properly use a tow strap is crucial, misuse can be very dangerous. But add the element of retractability and is the strap still safe at all? It was time to test the strap under real world conditions. That sounds scientific, but we basically towed a light truck 20 feet across a gravel parking lot. One thing to remember, the strap needs to be extended all the way before
