How To Secure Loads On A Roof Rack

Ratchet straps are a cheap and easy way to ensure the highest level of safety when deciding how to secure items on a roof rack.

How to secure loads on a roof rack.

Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. These items act as another safeguard to keep your items secure and protected. Another tie down material you should use is netting or a waterproof tarp. You can use a bungee cord to attach items together but do not use a bungee cord by itself to secure your load to the roof rack.

Step by step instructions step 1 packing step 2 secure everything well. Two equally spaced straps running front to back and two side to side across the load will do the trick for most standard shaped items.