Tying Christmas Tree To Roof Rack

Tie it off illustration by jason schneider.

Tying christmas tree to roof rack.

Drive your tree home. He advises to face the tree stump forward on your roof and wrap a ratchet strap around the stump and secure. From one of the roof racks tie the line. The tree should be positioned so that the wind sweeps over the tree.

Do the same at the middle and near the tip of the tree. Tightly secure the tree. Ratchet straps are the preferred way to tie down a christmas tree on your vehicle s roof. Please note that we do not waste the good rope.

If it doesn t have a roof rack or side rails there are no good tie off points to use. Step 3 wrap. If you don t have a roof rack roll down the windows of the car and run the ropes through the car several times. Wiggle the tree and if it moves it s not on tight enough.

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. 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. If you have a roof rack once you put the tree on top of the car lace the rope several times over the tree and through the roof rack. If you have an.

Steps for tying down the christmas tree step 1 position the tree for proper aerodynamics. You ll then wrap it around the trunk of the tree before wrapping it around the other side of the roof rack. 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. Step 2 tie a basic knot to start the process the standing end of the rope.

Also ensure that you have enough rope or cord to wrap around the. 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.