Abstract: A safety strap device that reduces the likelihood that a tailgate ramp will prematurely detach or disengage from a vehicle during the loading or unloading of an article via the tailgate ramp. The safety strap device includes -a strap portion with a first end, an opposing second end, a block portion with an opening therein and more than one fastener for attaching the strap portion to both a prior art tailgate ramp on one end and the block portion on the other end. The safety strap device may also be adjustable to accommodate a wide variety or user applications, truck ramps and vehicles.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a safety strap device that reduces the likelihood that a tailgate ramp will prematurely detach or disengage from a vehicle during the loading or unloading of an article via the tailgate ramp. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the safety strap device comprises a strap portion with a first end, an opposing second end, a block portion with an opening therein and more than one fastener for attaching said strap portion to both a prior art tailgate ramp on one end and the block portion on the other end. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, said safety strap device is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety or user applications, truck ramps and vehicles.