Attach a metal roof rack or a hard plastic or foldable clamshell.
Securing lumber to roof rack.
Can t tell you how many times i ve had to do this.
I ve seen others to do and they always seem to slip the rope thru a loop bring the rope back on itself then tie the loose end to the stretched.
Start by loading dimensional lumber onto the rack with the narrow edges resting on the crossbars.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.
Problem is every time i do it it s like i never did it before and i have to figure it out all over again.
Adam davis dec 10 15 at 15 03.
On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
The second option is the side racks.
Wood says side rails and crossbars are ideal but you can move whatever you you need to without them.
Not only that but the cost of a roof rack is easily 5 10 times more expensive than a one day truck rental.
Secure it to the roof rack.
Oh and remember to prepare two other pieces of wood for later use.
Once i have the other end of the handlebars secured to the roof rack i loop around one of the incoming straps to tighten it and just secure it with a series of half hitches.
Place the two pieces of wood you have left side from step 2 on top of the plywood sheet.
These work great for.
Load your sheet of plywood on the roof rack.
I own a small suv actually the wife s and i ve had to transport boards this way for years.
Next secure the load to the rack using ratchet straps photo 2.
If you have an suv and need to haul lumber often a trailer would be a better option than a roof rack.
The former works for outdoor gear like hunting or.
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.
Ask for help from friends if the sheet is too heavy.
Use ropes to make sure it does not move around.
Wrap lumber in a tarp to secure it and place a blanket down on the roof under the load to avoid scratching your vehicle s paint.
For a video and step by step instructions on how to tie down a kayak please see our article on how to tie down a kayak to a vehicle.
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.
Tie down the boards lengthwise and widthwise similar to how you d secure a mattress.
For infrequent use though truck rental is a better option.
