Tying Christmas Tree To Roof Rack

Ratchet straps are the preferred way to tie down a christmas tree on your vehicle s roof.

Tying christmas tree to roof rack.

Step 3 wrap. If it doesn t have a roof rack or side rails there are no good tie off points to use. If you have a roof rack secure the tree from where the branches start to its tip with bungee cords or rope. Tie it off illustration by jason schneider.

You ll then wrap it around the trunk of the tree before wrapping it around the other side of the roof rack. If you don t have a roof rack roll down the windows of the car and run the ropes through the car several times. From one of the roof racks tie the line. Please note that we do not waste the good rope.

Losing your tree on the middle of the highway and causing a car accident is not a great way to start the holidays so tie it extra tight. Often people will roll down their windows or open their door pass the twine or rope through the cabin of the. Those without a roof rack should first open all their car doors not the windows then tie the tree snugly to the roof with rope. Steps for tying down the christmas tree step 1 position the tree for proper aerodynamics.

Make sure to select a tree that will either fit inside your cargo area or if you have a roof rack on top of your roof properly. The tree should be positioned so that the wind sweeps over the tree. Tightly secure the tree. Also ensure that you have enough rope or cord to wrap around the.

Step 2 tie a basic knot to start the process the standing end of the rope. Do the same at the middle and near the tip of the tree. Wiggle the tree and if it moves it s not on tight enough. Drive your tree home.

Tying it in place with roof racks if you drive a car that has roof racks you ll want to start by tying your bungee cord or twine on one side of the roof rack. If you have an.