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After building the teardrop and fiddling with the tensioning strap we got the doors to fit pretty well, but over time the tensioning strap seems to stretch a bit also. With no adjustment capability in the strap once it has been screwed on this becomes problematic. I really didn’t want to have to take out the screws, move their location in the strap and then screw them back in. I finally came upon a way to make a minor tension increase in the strap without removing anything, I purchased a couple of 1/4″ x 2″ S-hooks meant for connecting chains to eye hooks at the hardware store. They can be woven into the strap without removal to add a little tension. They seem to work great!
I used backpack style clips on my straps so I can adjust tension. Have not had to adjust yet. Tentnomore’s solution is a great simple solution when installed without clips.
I tried these, but they couldn’t hold the tension without slipping out… (i.e. I don’t recommend them!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GS9L5U6
I tried these next, with great success!!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AW63JY
It’s easily adjustable over time, and doesn’t require the use of a ratchet strap to make field adjustments!
Chris
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