How To Attach A Ladder To A Roof Rack

Start by placing your ladder on your crossbars centered from front to back.

How to attach a ladder to a roof rack. How to tie a ladder to a roof rack. You will notice the amazing color changing bus i have throughout these progress photos. I made separate sections and bolted them to the existing rack. The roof rack you have will determine the best way to secure the item you want to haul.

Place ladder on crossbars. From the photo you can see that i also welded up a ladder. 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. 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.

Secure ladder to crossbars. Quickly and easily strap cargo to roof rack or trailer using ratchet straps. There are three main types of racks you may encounter. The cinch straps are quicker than rachet straps and still plenty strong without the trailing 15 ft piece to wrap up.

Types of roof racks and how to place items on them. Very simple and easy way to attach a ladder to a roof rack. A ladder roller can help you load. I attached it with bolts to the rack and again to the rear bumper.

The front however might need hood loops that attach underneath the hood on each side. 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. You can then anchor the front to the loops to prevent updrafts.