How To Attach Tarp To Roof Rack

To fasten the furring strips to the tarp and roof use 2 to 3 galvanized roofing nails.

How to attach tarp to roof rack.

Cover the entire load with a tarp or netting to prevent things from falling out. The second option is the side racks. In all events remember to set up your lean to on the up hill side of the vehicle or you will wear the run off from the roof. If you have a roof rack the straps ropes can be looped around the side and cross rails.

Attach the 1x2s through the tarp and into the roof decking with eight penny nails about every 16 inches. Lighter goes lower place heavier items on top of lighter items. 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. Quick trick episode 11 how to setup a tarp without using knots.

Use felt roofing nails with a plastic washer to help secure the tarp to the roof. On each side of the roof you ll see a rack that runs the length of the roof of the vehicle. 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. 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.

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. We do not recommend the 2500 systems for a roof top tent as extreme weight increases can alter the engineering of the product. 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. The screws must pass securely into the roof.

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

This simple and easy tip lets you attach your tarp to a ridgeline without tying a single. Screw the 2 by 4 directly into the roof to secure it. To begin securing the tarp screw through the rolled 2 x 4 boards with your screw gun. Use a tie down that wraps around the item and the rails.

Then fold the excess tarp under a few rotations for a tight clean fit. Our fixed mounting point trackmounts backbones and gutter mount systems can all handle the load rating of a roof top tent. Stack items evenly across the roof and in the center of the doors. This will prevent water and debris from entering the damaged area.