How To Attach Tarp To Roof Rack

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws.

How to attach tarp to roof rack.

Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items. Quick trick episode 11 how to setup a tarp without using knots. The second option is the side racks. Use felt roofing nails with a plastic washer to help secure the tarp to 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. Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out. Stack items evenly across the roof and in the center of the doors.

Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping. 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. 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. The variations of roof racks we produce differ in the amount of crossbars and the mounting style.

To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails. The boards that are attaching the tarp to the roof are known as anchor boards. Watch this video to find out more. 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.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. The screws must pass securely into the roof. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. Our fixed mounting point trackmounts backbones and gutter mount systems can all handle the load rating of a roof top tent.

This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle. This simple and easy tip lets you attach your tarp to a ridgeline without tying a single. 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.

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier. 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. We do not recommend the 2500 systems for a roof top tent as extreme weight increases can alter the engineering of the product. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it.