Strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle using a strap and method therefor

A strap anchor for securing an accessory to a vehicle with a strap, the strap anchor comprising:

• a mounting portion comprising:
• an anchor base configured to engage an upper surface of an accessory receiving base connected to the vehicle, the anchor base being generally elongated;
• and
• an anchor lock connected to the anchor base, the anchor lock having a generally hexagonal shape that is elongated, the anchor lock being configured to be inserted through an aperture defined by the accessory receiving base;
• and
• a pivoting portion that is pivotably connected to the mounting portion about a pivot axis, the pivoting portion comprising a strap-receiving part configured for engaging the strap therewith,
• the strap anchor being configured to be removably fixed to the accessory receiving base by inserting the anchor lock through the aperture and then turning the mounting portion relative to the accessory receiving base such that the anchor lock is prevented from being extracted through the aperture.