How To Attach Tarp To Roof Rack

Lay more 2 by 4s on either side of the tarp and attach those as well for a tight well secured water barrier.

How to attach tarp to roof rack.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Stack items evenly across the roof and in the center of the doors. Lay as many 2x4 38 x 89mm wooden boards across the tarp as you see necessary and screw them in with 2 inches 5 1 cm screws. To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails.

With the third option crossbars with side rails you can secure an item to the side rails and run tie downs from front to back securing them to the crossbars. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. If you feel that the anchor boards aren t enough to secure the tarp to the roof or you see some areas that are loose you should act. Watch this video to find out more.

Quick trick episode 11 how to setup a tarp without using knots. If you have a roof rack the straps ropes can be looped around the side and cross rails. The reason for the longer nails is to go through the furring strips the tarp and then just enough length will be left to bite into the roof sheathing. Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out.

To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Our fixed mounting point trackmounts backbones and gutter mount systems can all handle the load rating of a roof top tent. The 2 by 4 should be about 2 feet longer than the tarp width. The variations of roof racks we produce differ in the amount of crossbars and the mounting style.

Secure the tarp s remaining sides with additional 2 x 4 boards using your screw gun and screws. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area. Tie some cotton rope to each corner sew some rags or suede patches to the eyelets of the tarp that go along the roof and then tie off over the roof of the vehicle to the spokes in the wheels then prop the tarp as before. Fully secure your roof tarp to prevent flapping.

Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items. The second option is the side racks. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. We do not recommend the 2500 systems for a roof top tent as extreme weight increases can alter the engineering of the product. This simple and easy tip lets you attach your tarp to a ridgeline without tying a single. The screws must pass securely into the roof.