There are really three kinds of scenarios for your roof wood said.
How to tie down lumber on roof ravk.
4 web ratchet straps in a pair of x formations to hold down the board to the cross bars.
Once you have your load in your truck bed you ll need to learn how to tie down lumber in a pickup truck.
How to tie down lumber before transportation.
With anything you plan on tying down you ll need three preferably four solid points of contact stability.
By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination.
My car with roof rack with cross bars installed.
A pair of 20 web ratchets used as a fail safe in case the board slides to the rear of the vehicle.
Improper tie down practices are all too common and many accidents and injuries happen because someone didn t take their time loading cargo on the roof of the car.
Learn how to safely secure items to your car s roof racks.
Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the.
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.
Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav.
Nylon rope also works but be prepared to tie some trucker s knots.
Racv s ernest litera shares some practical tips on roof rack safety loading.
Wood also advises against bungie cords as they re too prone to flex when driving at speed and causing loads to shift and possibly escape.
My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack.
To start you ll need the right equipment.
Assess your rack situation.