Roll down all windows.
How to strsp a bed to a van roof.
Place the straps through the windows of the vehicle.
Place the mattress quilted side down first the the box spring on top of the mattress non skid side down.
Take care to keep it clean and dry since you ll be sleeping on it.
Put a piece of rope on the roof of the car that goes from back bumper to front bumper.
Open the windows of the suv and tie the mattress down using ratchet straps.
A traditional camper van bed isn t going to be as user friendly as other options but the conversion going to be more affordable than option 2 and easier to install than option 3.
Run one ratchet strap side to side near the front of the mattress attatching each end to the luggage rack.
I am going to pickup a queen size mattress and box springs and my dad is going to take the mattress part in his van but the box springs won t fit in his van because they don t bend like a mattress does.
Tighten the ratchet straps or rope as much as possible.
Use rope with a tight cinching knot such as a trucker s knot if you do not have ratchet straps.
I am planning to strap the box springs to the roof rack on my rav4 and tie them down with a bunch of rope.
Tie the rope that you placed the mattress on in place.
Use strong rope or straps and make sure the mattress is tied down lengthwise and widthwise keeping the fastenings well centered.
Do the same side to side near the rear of the mattress.
Align the straps evenly over the mattress.