How To Tie Down Plywood On Roof Rack

Tired of wondering how you are going to get full sheets of plywood home or large pieces of lumber when you don t have a pickup truck.

How to tie down plywood on roof rack.

Remember to place a distance of about 3 to 3 foot in between. For this i ve run 2 straps from my front bumper to hold down the front of the plywood. 4 web ratchet straps in a pair of x formations to hold down the board to the cross bars. Place 2 pieces of wood about 8 foot long on the roof rack on the lengthwise.

My car with roof rack with cross bars installed. Firewood designs 8 484 views. Put the plywood on top. Load your sheet of plywood on the roof rack.

Ratchet it tight to prevent any movement while driving. Second trip 16 2 x4 x6 boards on my roof rack. Secure the plywood by tieing it down to the luggage rack underneath. I show how to tie drywall down to the top of a car.

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. A pair of 20 web ratchets used as a fail safe in case the board slides to the rear of the vehicle. My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack. Oh and remember to prepare two other pieces of wood for later use.

Plywood and lumber roof rack duration. Sick of paying to rent. Secure it to the roof rack. Ask for help from friends if the sheet is too.

By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination.