How To Use Tie Downs On Roof Racks

If you have a short cab and you must you can lay you kayak flat in the bed using a tailgate extender to support the stern.

How to use tie downs on roof racks.

They are available in a variety of lengths widths strength ratings hook ends and secure methods. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle. Tie on to a rack in two places then secure the bow and or stern via the hood system see long boat short car above and securing the stern with a line tied to d rings in the bed. In the case of a naked roof you should be looping the rope through the car through the doors not the windows and around the object on the roof and a towel or blanket should be used to protect the roof of your car from the object.

Use the proper equipment. You can also tie things to the roof using a blanket for padding and couple of pieces of rope with loops tied onto the ends so that you can tighten the heck out of them so they don t come off. If you don t have a roof rack there are still other options out there for you. Thread the tie down straps beneath one side of your crossbar.

Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items. Just be extra careful when backing up. If you have side rails and crossbars the straps can be looped around those.

Secure using the cam buckles. If your vehicle has a roof rack you have one of the best situations for tying down a canoe. Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out. With the third option crossbars with side rails you can secure an item to the side rails and run tie downs from front to back securing them to the crossbars.

Proper tie down straps are the safest and most dependable harnesses you can use to secure your rooftop cargo during transportation. Follow the steps below to safely transport a canoe on your car. Toss the strap over the canoe and thread it beneath the crossbar s opposite side. How to tie down a canoe to a roof rack.

Lift the canoe up and onto the rack on the vehicle.