The following are some helpful tips to secure your bike to your car using a roof rack.
Strap down roof rack.
Kayak roof rack step 4 bring the straps around the crossbars and through the buckles.
Most include tie down straps for attachment.
Both water resistant and waterproof bags are available.
When mounting your bike on a roof your primary options before using a roof rack are tying your bike down with a rope or a strap.
Roof racks a brief overview.
Some roof bags mount to roof racks or raised side rails some mount to roof baskets and others mount to naked roofs.
It s best to use a thinner piece of rope and go through an open door and then shut the doors on top of it.
Simply wrap each strap around a solid anchor point thread the strap through the buckle and pull until secure.
The second option is the side racks.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.
Ensure the straps are laying flat against the kayak and that they are not crossed.
On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
Once the kayak is in position on the roof rack and the straps are laying over the kayak it is time to strap it down.