Tie Down Plywood On Roof Rack

4 web ratchet straps in a pair of x formations to hold down the board to the cross bars.

Tie down plywood on roof rack.

Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav. Break strength are a perfect everyday solution for securing smaller loads. If your car doesn t have a roof rack you can add one without drilling any holes in your roof. My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack.

Use ropes to make sure it does not move around while you drive. I transport 4x8 plywood on my roof racks i usually run a couple of 2x4s under the roof racks the full length of the ply and strap to those at the front and back as well as strapping to the actual roof racks. Secure it to the roof rack. Ratchet it tight to prevent any movement while driving.

Put the plywood on top. Second trip 16 2 x4 x6 boards on my roof rack. Secure the plywood by tieing it down to the luggage rack underneath. Open all four doors and locate the crossbars and rubber cushioned feet in the recommended locations.

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. Then swing the locking lever down to secure the clamp to the roof. My car with roof rack with cross bars installed. Load your sheet of plywood on the roof rack.

Oh and remember to prepare two other pieces of wood for later use. Be sure to strap it down in such a way where the wind won t be able to lift it up. Sick of paying to rent. Working load limit and 1 500 lbs.

Keeper ratchet tie downs are engineered to provide a keeper ratchet tie downs are engineered to provide a safe efficient alternative to rope and other methods of securing cargo for transport. 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. Tie downs with 500 lbs. For this i ve run 2 straps from my front bumper to hold down the front of the plywood.

Makes it a lot harder for the winds to lift it up. By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination. Install a rack on a bare roof. Place the two pieces of wood you have left side from step 2 on top of the plywood sheet.