How To Attach A Ladder To A Roof Rack

How to tie a ladder to a roof rack.

How to attach a ladder to a roof rack.

How to secure kayaks and ladders to roof racks published august 2 2013 updated august 2 2013 globe drive s peter cheney explains how to safely secure long loads to roof racks. Secure ladder to crossbars. I made separate sections and bolted them to the existing rack. There are three main types of racks you may encounter.

You will notice the amazing color changing bus i have throughout these progress photos. The final phase was to create and attach the rail system. Loop the rope around the ladder frame do not simply lay the rope over the top of the ladder as well as tie a knot in the rope around the ladder frame so that it cannot slide see video. Place ladder on crossbars.

For ladders i always put a bungy cord front and back to keep the rattle down then use nylon cinch straps as the cya measure. Types of roof racks and how to place items on them. I attached it with bolts to the rack and again to the rear bumper. Quickly and easily strap cargo to roof rack or trailer using ratchet straps.

A ladder roller can help you load. The cinch straps are quicker than rachet straps and still plenty strong without the trailing 15 ft piece to wrap up. Start by placing your ladder on your crossbars centered from front to back. Very simple and easy way to attach a ladder to a roof rack.

You can then anchor the front to the loops to prevent updrafts. Securing ladders to racks. If you have a roof rack then the rope can be secured to it if not then you will need to feed the rope through the car s windows see video.