On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.
How to tie a mattress to roof racks.
Secure the front end of the mattress and then the other end of the mattress.
Roll down all.
Put a piece of rope on the roof of the car that goes from back bumper to front bumper.
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.
Tying a mattress on your roof a step by step guide step 1.
Once tightly packed in the mattress bag haul the mattress onto your roof and center it.
Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.
The mattress had lifted up in the front and ripped the roof racks right off.
Use strong rope or straps and make sure the mattress is tied down lengthwise and widthwise keeping the fastenings well centered.
If you do secure your mattress to a roof rack or safely in the bed of a truck strap it down with ratcheting straps.
Mattresses are large bulky and can pick up resistance from the wind.
Pull the rope tight so there is no extra slack.
After the mattress is secure in the plastic place the mattress on the roof.
Center the mattress in the middle and put the rope over the length of the mattress.
This will stress any knot no matter how securely tied.
Put the mattress on top of the car and rope so that it goes length wise with the length of the car see pics above.
If you do put it on the roof of your vehicle have a strap run from front to back as well as from side to side.
The second option is the side racks.
Steps for tying a mattress to a car.
I came across a guy on the highway that only had a strap going across.
Haul it onto your car.
Buy sturdy rope nylon or polyester based.
Once the rope is tightly placed on the mattress open all of the windows except the driver s side.