rope fasteners for 101

[timntrucks]

im putting new tie down ropes on my tan 101a2 trailer and need new fasterners for those. anyone has sourced those before. looks like i need 3/8 rope . thanks in advance

 

[Jeepadict]

I got my roll of rope from a seller in TX, arrived packaged still in original supply box with NSN sticker. Also seen these listed on GMG and Eastern.

I'm not a fan of the OE metal clips that lash the rope thru the grommets, so my cousin taught me how to thread whip the eyelet...lots of instructables on the web.

If you need the metal cleat for the box exterior, I've seen them a few times in the last year on eBay from various surplus sellers. Another option would be to contact a local ornamental iron fab shop, they should be able to recreate it from sample with ease.

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[Jeepadict]

Oh, and I tried the typical hardware store nylon rope and absolutely hated it!...it slips super easy. Buy the right rope for it and you'll beuch happier.

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[timntrucks]

i need the fasteners.. the part that holds the rope to the cover

 

[Jeepadict]

i need the fasteners.. the part that holds the rope to the cover

Actually, ya really don't. As I said earlier it's easier to whip the rope and it's actually a stronger solution. I don't like the metal clamp-on clips at all.

See this video, fella does a very good job showing the technique. Just omit the eyelet for our purposes.

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[juanprado]

Tim

I think they are called hog rings and maybe an upholstery shop or use a wiring collet with a crimp like wire rope

 

[Tinstar]

I used the new EPDM rubber rope and makes life so much easier.
Simply pull loop down to fasten to trailer.
Takes me <30 seconds to get into trailer.
No loose rope
No knots
Super easy.

 

[Jeepadict]

I used the new EPDM rubber rope and makes life so much easier.
Simply pull loop down to fasten to trailer.
Takes me No loose rope
No knots
Super easy.

This is slick. What's the loop look like on the back side?

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[Tinstar]

Just cut rope to length desired
Then insert both ends through the cover eyelet and tie a knot.
You can adjust the tension as required by moving the knot.

Beat part is they work just as well in the winter as they do in the summer.

Bought the 100’ roll from McMaster-Carr

 

[timntrucks]

did you tie them in a knot on the back side?

 

[Tinstar]

did you tie them in a knot on the back side?

Yes

One bigger knot using the two ends instead of two small individual knots.

Works great.