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How to strap a bed to a roof rack.
To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.
The best option however is to have a bed rack that will allow the kayak to sit level on the cab roof on the front and rack in the back.
If you think you might need a roof rack in the future now would be a good time to invest in one.
On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
It also works to carry a canoe on a car.
Or if you prefer a video of the 30 minute pickup kayak rack.
I ve never had a car with a roof rack before so this is new territory for me.
I am planning to strap the box springs to the roof rack on my rav4 and tie them down with a bunch of rope.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.
Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items.
Make sure it doesn t exceed the weight capacity or you could damage your roof or roof rack.
Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.
I also plan to drive this down the highway.
Avoid strapping more than 180 pounds 82 kg to your roof rack.
These racks can be pricy unless you build your own out of studs.
You can extend rack width with 2x4 as needed more safely.
Here s how to carry a canoe on a truck without a roof rack.
Check the weight of the pipe that you re planning to strap to your roof rack.
I don t see a wind resistance problem but drive slower and check frequently.
Just be sure you re securing it down properly.
If you have a roof rack the straps ropes can be looped around the side and cross rails.
Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out.
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
Can the roof racks and roof take the strain of this.
Consider a roof rack.
The second option is the side racks.
Stack items evenly across the roof and in the center of the doors.