Tying Lumber To Roof Rack

Adam davis dec 10 15 at 15 03.

Tying lumber to roof rack.

On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle. Then i use the nylon web tie downs i ve got in the photos of below. Secure it to the roof rack. The second option is the side racks.

Ask for help from friends if. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. On a roof rack step 1. Oh and remember to.

Not only that but the cost of a roof rack is easily 5 10 times more expensive than a one day truck rental. With anything you plan on tying down you ll need three preferably four solid points of contact stability. For infrequent use though truck rental is a better option. For plywood i put two 2 x 4 s on the roof rack and place the plywood on top of those to stiffen the plywood otherwise it flops up and down at highway speeds.

I use 4 hand clamps at the corners to hold the plywood to the 2 x 4 s. It s best to use a thinner piece of rope and go through an open door and then shut the doors on top of it. Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the.