How To Tie A Mattress To A Roof Rack

Position the mattress on the centre of the car roof.

How to tie a mattress to a roof rack.

Use strong rope or straps and make sure the mattress is tied down lengthwise and widthwise keeping the fastenings well centered. First wrap the mattress in a bag new mattresses generally come in one or you can buy one at a hardware store and use packing tape to close the bag and secure any loose plastic. This will stress any knot no matter how securely tied. Tie each section firmly.

Mattresses are large bulky and can pick up resistance from the wind. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. Tie one end of the rope on a handle on the rear inside roof of the car. If you ever wondered how to load a mattress on top of a car the right way so that it doesn t blow down the street when drivi.

Weave rope through the windows and around the mattress at least four times twice in front and and twice in back including the length wise rope already in place. Enlist the help of a partner to stand on the opposite side of the car. Ratcheting straps are much less likely to fail when moving a bulky item like a mattress. If you do secure your mattress to a roof rack or safely in the bed of a truck strap it down with ratcheting straps.

Tie each section firmly. Sleepy sal episode 4 is here.