How To Attach Tarp To Roof Rack

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.

How to attach tarp to roof rack.

Tie some cotton rope to each corner sew some rags or suede patches to the eyelets of the tarp that go along the roof and then tie off over the roof of the vehicle to the spokes in the wheels then prop the tarp as before. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. The variations of roof racks we produce differ in the amount of crossbars and the mounting style. This simple and easy tip lets you attach your tarp to a ridgeline without tying a single.

The boards that are attaching the tarp to the roof are known as anchor boards. We do not recommend the 2500 systems for a roof top tent as extreme weight increases can alter the engineering of the product. Watch this video to find out more. Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out. If you feel that the anchor boards aren t enough to secure the tarp to the roof or you see some areas that are loose you should act. Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches.

Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items. Stack items evenly across the roof and in the center of the doors. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle. To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails.

The reason for the longer nails is to go through the furring strips the tarp and then just enough length will be left to bite into the roof sheathing. Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. Our fixed mounting point trackmounts backbones and gutter mount systems can all handle the load rating of a roof top tent. Use felt roofing nails with a plastic washer to help secure the tarp to the roof.

Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The screws must pass securely into the roof. In all events remember to set up your lean to on the up hill side of the vehicle or you will wear the run off from the roof.

If you have a roof rack the straps ropes can be looped around the side and cross rails. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. Lay as many 2x4 38 x 89mm wooden boards across the tarp as you see necessary and screw them in with 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.