How to ● Easily Tie Down Your Hatch Or Trunk !

Tying down your hatch or trunk lid is always a challenge. There is never a secondary point to attach the rope too! There is a spot on your hatch or trunk lid that has been there all along that you just didn't know about! Only takes a second and your hatch or trunk will be secured.
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[@marcberm]

Not exactly sure how long I've been doing this, but the day it occurred to me, somebody next to me in the home center parking lot thought I was a genius! 🤣

[@ConorFenlon]

Your quick and easy solutions for practical problems like this, once thought of, are actually so simple! That's not to say they aren't ingenious... Simplicity, of course, is the ultimate sophistication. Thanks again Chris!!! 🙏🏻

[@krc271]

Thanks for the video. I saw the hook on my Honda Civic's car body, but saw nothing on the lid to attach the other end of the tie-down line. I had no idea that it was possible to rotate the latch using a key or screwdriver. Thanks to this video, I can carry a folded-up 42" dog crate in my trunk without folding down the back seat, which leaves much more space in the back seat for my dog. My dog and I thank you.

[@PMichaels]

So many Chris Notap ideas seem so obvious AFTER they are explained… 😆 Thanks for once again giving us a simple solution to make our lives easier. Work smarter, not harder… Thanks, Chris! 👊🏼

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

How true!

[@OutsidewithTom]

Well said. Another one of those things that are right there hiding in plain sight, waiting for Chris Notap to point it out to us. 😁

[@billparrish4385]

I have hooked into a drain hole before, but this explanation is genius in its simplicity. Of course the latch that holds the hatch closed would be a great tie down point! The fact that I didn't think of it before is the surprising thing. Thanks, Chris!

[@aaronlarsson8387]

I’ll be honest, I never thought of using some of the other items you showed to stuff up in there. And weirdly enough I usually have them all on hand. 😂😂

[@DaveSomething]

now, if I can just find and murder the BEEEEEEEEEEEEP that continuously screeches while the hatch is open...

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. Notap. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW! That's definitely a really great tip/hack! 😱 Until now I called myself a car enthusiast and extremely good at packing a car! I'm quite embarrassed by not knowing this for over 40 years. 🙈 Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks for that!!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

@@chrisnotap You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much. Sincerely yours.

[@tkdon877]

Amazing Chris! I had no idea I could do this. Thanks for sharing. Side note- seeing the nice rope loop you tied... Wonder if your fans here, myself included, would like a rope/knot tying video. I'm a bit derelict when it comes to rope and knots 😂

[@zoekilling4977]

I'm always so dumbfounded when I watch your videos and you point out just how easy life can be with a few tricks and hacks. 🤯😂😂❤

[@tracybowling1156]

Hi Chris-The man with the excellent ideas! I knew you could use this. But it's always good to have a reminder. You never know when you'll need to tie something down!

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Making the obvious practical, as usual. DOH!

[@caskwith]

I use a carabiner for this combined with a small cam buckle strap. Works great but I am always paranoid I will press the boot release button, even though of course I never do this any other time! lol.

[@lucidmoses]

Ok now, that one was very obvious. Why didn't I think of that. Nicely done.

[@truthreigns7]

Good to see you again.

[@Supercell725]

Chris, your amazing, thank you for all your videos

[@LuizNunes74]

These are great tips! And as someone pointed out, rather obvious, after you hear about them! My car even has a net at the edge of the trunk that can maybe hold stuff a bit, with the door partially closed and tied down, I'm sure to be safe 😁.

[@My_Op]

Simple but genius: I love it even if I don't have a car.

[@miki09876]

Never disappointed deith this chanel. Thank you!

[@Sludgepump]

That's handy! Nice one Chris!!

[@cisengineer]

I have no recollection of liking or subscribing to anything of yours but I'm glad I did. This is a great tip. Thank you!

[@chrisnotap]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@garykorzelius5930]

Simple, perfect, and easy as always! Thanks Chris,

[@chrisnotap]

You're welcome!

[@danaross]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@OutsidewithTom]

Brilliant, thanks Chris!

[@truthreigns7]

Wonderful video.

[@davedeatherage4902]

Thank you, excellent sir.

[@LiveLife2theFullest.]

Thank you SO much for this info!

[@michele7944]

Your a smart cookie, thanks for the tips

[@dws2313]

Excellent!

[@sueg2658]

Brilliant!

[@tparr01]

love it! great idea!

[@maxximumb]

Excellent

[@ItchyKneeSon]

You should make a short with this info.

[@twinwankel]

That's what I've been doing for years but thanks for making the video.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Nice work

[@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass]

Brilliant.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

I'm glad I watched this.

[@JamesB007]

Wow Chris I just discovered your Chanel and I’m amazed by the genius ideas you have. Well done Sir 👍

[@chrisnotap]

Welcome aboard!

[@gsilcoful]

Thanks!

[@kskcoins22]

Great video 😊

[@limeflashlight4101]

Thanks chris

[@neilcrompton3488]

Such a simple idea 😊

[@Jett4567]

Off to Home Depot to buy something that will need to be bungeed down!!! Thanks!!

[@sooz9433]

This is a common sense solution to a problem which explains why most of us didn't know how to solve the problem!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you Chris.

[@davidmcgrath6507]

Brilliance!!!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@Cementhead48]

Too late, I needed that a week ago. Lol. Thanks

[@tacocin]

Genius!

[@koolone3791]

I'm 47 years old and my grandmother use to do this when I was 4 years old he was always tying stuff down to the car.

[@christinashawgo6510]

Been doing this for quite a while . I’ve showed it to others also.

[@joel6221]

NICE!!!!

[@bob36225]

Wish I would have known this the other day. I used my license plate screw hole to tie tge hatch down with some twine.

[@smiley2590]

The intellect of this young man deciding that this is the best course of action is mind boggling and takes serious ineptitude to decide that.

[@chrisnotap]

Some of those videos really make you scratch your head wondering why they do the things they do lol!

[@Frejjan]

Legend

[@johnpossum556]

I don't even own a car but the tip is so good I gave you an upvote anyway.

[@supermodestmouse]

I'm not sure when I realized this, but I've been doing this for a while with my ratchet straps. Have survived many trips with things hanging out the back of the car :)

[@curtdunlap6818]

Good tips. I've used a bungee cord in the latch a few times. Just one word of caution. Tie down anything else you don't want to lose. I had the driver window open the first time I did it and lost a couple plastic Walmart bags! 😁 Oops!

[@germangarciafernandez]

👌🏻🙌🏻

[@user-ij7uh7ju8b]

What do I do if the button doesn’t undo the latch? I can’t close my hatch now. Any ideas?

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@joeb3598]

What if the latch itself, won’t stay latched to hook anything to?

[@joeweatlu5169]

I'd say if your latch won't stay latched you have a problem 'cuz your hatch or trunk lid won't stay shut during normal operation.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

I wouldn't use the cheap carribeaners. Those things are NOT made to handle that much weight/force. A proper climbing one might be fine, but check the rating. A ratchet strap designed for holding stuff down on a car/trailer for transport would likely be ideal here...

[@chrisnotap]

Remember, you really don't need to tie down a hatch or trunk with much tension. You just want it to not bounce around. Those small carribeaners are stronger than you think for this task. They do work in a pinch.

[@jimsmith2229]

It's one of those moments when you see it go always say holy moly why didn't I think of that it seems to obvious. Thank you great idea to everyone who has thought of it. Keep on thinking outside the box.

[@will-o-the-wisp-witch]

I just did this and now I cant get the lock to unlock and the door is stuck in this position. Key isnt working in it. Now I'm googling how to fix a stuck lock. 🙃

[@chrisnotap]

That happened to me from me using the lock many times in the video. I let the car sit and for whatever reason the system reset and worked normally again.

[@will-o-the-wisp-witch]

@@chrisnotap Thank you for replying, Chris. I ended up finding a few videos that showed on hatchbacks, odds are there is a panel that pops out and a mechanism inside the door that can be pushed or pulled depending on make and model and that fixed it for me.

[@NigelTolley]

Yeah, use the rope, don't use the steel key loop! They don't really have any strength. Still probably stronger than that first carabiner though...

[@madcow3417]

Oh great, now I'm pissed off that I didn't know or figure out something that seems so obvious in hindsight. Seriously though, I'm going to experiment and find a good sized hook or loop for my car and keep that in my trunk. This knowledge will be passed down. In 1,000 years everyone will know this.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

That's a negative on key ring, they are pretty flimsy often, so I would it consider it safe to use.

[@chrisnotap]

Yes you’re right! There are thick key rings and flimsy ones. I used a beefier one in the video.

[@honthirty_]

But then the keys are so far from the ignition?

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

@@honthirty_ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

@@chrisnotap well you know that you have got to disclose that tiny little piece of important information as there always be the one that'll use the inferior quality key ring will get themselves hurt and other and then blame will be passed onto as one didn't use their own common sense and will be like " well the internet says it can be used in such manner, so must be safe. I didn't know , bubba." Dang, talking about run-on sentences, well I ain't going back to fix it.

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@KZbinHandlesAreDumb”and they didn’t put a warning label on the key ring telling me what not to use it for!” 😄

[@mattrinne]

Or you could buy a giant gas guzzling truck that you only use twice a year to haul things. And it's probably mulch.

[@chrisnotap]

Lol!

[@ronsamborski6230]

Or you could pay to have the mulch delivered, if it’s a sufficiently large amount.

[@AntLive29]

Bubba Wallace would never use that rope!

[@ronsamborski6230]

Mic drop! 🎤

[@kevinwiens4804]

The only problem, and it's HUGE is that the exhaust FUMES are sucked into the passenger compartment of the car? This can kill you!? Yes I tried it? Good luck with that Chris. I do wish you well but...this is not a good idea sir.

[@chrisnotap]

Yes it does but having the windows open helps keep it to a minimum until your short trip home.

[@kevinwiens4804]

@@chrisnotap no the windows were open Chris it actually makes it worse…it's like opening a window on each end of your house, it creates a "draft"..throughout the car.

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@chrisnotap Drive faster so the trip is finished quicker?! 😂

[@IsaKocoglu]

Great video, Chris! I have been using the rope method for years. I prefer a cheap carabiner though. Thank you for the extra tips 🫡

[@chrisnotap]

Thanks for watching!

[@phygital1]

Brilliant!

[@danalaniz7314]

Excellent!