Assess your rack situation.
How to tie down lumber on roof ravk.
A pair of 20 web ratchets used as a fail safe in case the board slides to the rear of the vehicle.
With anything you plan on tying down you ll need three preferably four solid points of contact stability.
There are really three kinds of scenarios for your roof wood said.
4 web ratchet straps in a pair of x formations to hold down the board to the cross bars.
If any of your load falls out during transport and damages another vehicle you ll be at fault so take the time to ensure you do things right.
My car with roof rack with cross bars installed.
Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav.
Nylon rope also works but be prepared to tie some trucker s knots.
Learn how to safely secure items to your car s roof racks.
By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination.
Racv s ernest litera shares some practical tips on roof rack safety loading.
Second trip 16 2 x4 x6 boards on my roof rack.
It s important to use the right tie downs and place the item correctly on the roof rack if you want to avoid damaging your cargo or causing an accident.
My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack.
To start you ll need the right equipment.
Make sure your ro.
Improper tie down practices are all too common and many accidents and injuries happen because someone didn t take their time loading cargo on the roof of the car.
Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the.