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.
How to tie mattress to roof rack.
On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
Put a piece of rope on the roof of the car that goes from back bumper to front bumper.
Steps for tying a mattress to a car.
Put the mattress on top of the car and rope so that it goes length wise with the length of the car see pics above.
Don t bend your mattress folding or bending the mattress can break the springs and filling causing irreparable damage to your new purchase.
It can cost up to 1 500 to fix this damage.
Buy sturdy rope nylon or polyester based.
Roll down all.
The safest way to use this method is with a roof rack.
Haul it onto your car.
Once tightly packed in the mattress bag haul the mattress onto your roof and center it.
The second option is the side racks.
Wrap the mattress completely in the mattress bag making sure to tape down every loose end to.
Securing the mattress by running a rope or twine through the windows or doors of your car can result in broken door seals and warped window frames.
Don t tie a mattress directly to the roof of your car.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.