Should I buckle all 4 straps every time?

[Shanezam203]

Thanks guys for the replies, I really appreciate it.  I will try to do all 4 buckles especially when I will be gone for a week at a time.  (I travel a bit for work)  But when I am getting in and out during the day, I willat least try to do the front 2.  

I also believe it is in a good area behind my house, and with the cover lift in place on the back, the wind is not going to get to it.  But I will do the front 2 for added security, thanks all for the replies.

Shane

[Bonibelle]

I also have a covermate lifter and I have never unbuckled my back straps. I ALWAYS keep my cover buckled shut. I figure the cover clips are there for a reason..so I use them. If I go away for any period of time, I lock the cover clips. It only takes a few seconds to lock and unlock..I have a pretty secure back yard and the tub is only a few feet from my back door, but I would not risk a child getting easy access to the tub. The cover lifter makes removing the cover easy and the steps give accessability...too much liability for me...

[Mike Blute]

Thanks guys for the replies, I really appreciate it.  I will try to do all 4 buckles especially when I will be gone for a week at a time.  (I travel a bit for work)  But when I am getting in and out during the day, I willat least try to do the front 2.  

I also believe it is in a good area behind my house, and with the cover lift in place on the back, the wind is not going to get to it.  But I will do the front 2 for added security, thanks all for the replies.

Shane

That's what I do. If I am traveling for MORE than a week,then I think it's important to buckle it up nice and tight. However,  if I am going to be away for less than a week, it is not neccesary to snap all the buckles. Why bother? It's a real pain in the backside!

[Brewman]

Hi Mike Blute.  Nice of you to drop in on us.
What is new in the "specialist" world?  

[Mike Blute]

Hi Mike Blute.  Nice of you to drop in on us.
What is new in the "specialist" world?  

 
Mr. Brewman,

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[Zep]

I don't buckle mine all the time

but I would if I didn't have locks on front & back gates