How To Attach A Ladder To A Roof Rack

Secure ladder to crossbars.

How to attach a ladder to a roof rack.

A ladder roller can help you load. If you have a roof rack then the rope can be secured to it if not then you will need to feed the rope through the car s windows see video. For ladders i always put a bungy cord front and back to keep the rattle down then use nylon cinch straps as the cya measure. Start by placing your ladder on your crossbars centered from front to back.

I attached it with bolts to the rack and again to the rear bumper. The front however might need hood loops that attach underneath the hood on each side. Securing ladders to racks. Quickly and easily strap cargo to roof rack or trailer using ratchet straps.

Loop the rope around the ladder frame do not simply lay the rope over the top of the ladder as well as tie a knot in the rope around the ladder frame so that it cannot slide see video. From the photo you can see that i also welded up a ladder. The final phase was to create and attach the rail system. Place ladder on crossbars.

I made separate sections and bolted them to the existing rack. There are three main types of racks you may encounter. How to tie a ladder to a roof rack. Types of roof racks and how to place items on them.

The roof rack you have will determine the best way to secure the item you want to haul. You can then anchor the front to the loops to prevent updrafts. You will notice the amazing color changing bus i have throughout these progress photos.