Nylon rope also works but be prepared to tie some trucker s knots.
How to tie down lumber on roof ravk.
Assess your rack situation.
To start you ll need the right equipment.
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.
By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination.
There are really three kinds of scenarios for your roof wood said.
Racv s ernest litera shares some practical tips on roof rack safety loading.
Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the.
Learn how to safely secure items to your car s roof racks.
My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack.
Wood also advises against bungie cords as they re too prone to flex when driving at speed and causing loads to shift and possibly escape.
A pair of 20 web ratchets used as a fail safe in case the board slides to the rear of the vehicle.
Once you have your load in your truck bed you ll need to learn how to tie down lumber in a pickup truck.
Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav.
My car with roof rack with cross bars installed.
4 web ratchet straps in a pair of x formations to hold down the board to the cross bars.
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.
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.