Choose tie-downs, trailering, and recovery gear and straps that are rated high for safety compliance with the relevant standards. When you get the equipment, adhere to safe practices during usage and add as many safety-related accessories as are necessary for their safe and secure operation. Look out for any signs of wear or any imperfections in the strap construction, and check if anchor points and hitches can hold firmly and securely.
Factor in the weight of your Kawasaki Ridge, any passengers or cargo you'll be carrying, and the additional weight of the trailer itself. Ensure that the weight capacity of your choice of tie-downs, trailers, and recovery equipment exceeds the total weight you'll be hauling. In doing so, you can guarantee that your gear will not reach breaking point easily. This is for smooth, incident-free transport when the need arises.
For strong and reliable tie-downs, choose options with heavy-duty construction, reinforced stitching, and corrosion-resistant hardware. Options with looped or hooked ends should be sturdy and powder-coated, while nylon parts should be durable. Similarly, your trailering gear should feature robust construction to maintain its shape and quality over long, rigorous transport. Lastly, your recovery straps, shackles, and other accessories should also be made from durable materials like nylon or polyester with reinforced stitching and looped ends to maximize their performance.
Your terrain type will often determine the recovery capabilities you need and what type of gear can get the job done. Ratchet straps have great tensioning properties for when you need to secure your Ridge to a trailer, while soft loops go well with delicate surfaces. Also, you may have to choose between Kinetic recovery straps for their powerful jerks that free your Ridge from stuck positions or winch straps that can steadily tug your ridge over rough, uneven terrain.
Go for gear accessories that you can deploy right away when the need arises. Choose tie-downs that feature easy-to-use ratcheting mechanisms and secure attachment points and trailers with user-friendly loading ramps and secure tie-down points.