How To Attach A Ladder To A Roof Rack

Quickly and easily strap cargo to roof rack or trailer using ratchet straps.

How to attach a ladder to a roof rack.

The cinch straps are quicker than rachet straps and still plenty strong without the trailing 15 ft piece to wrap up. Very simple and easy way to attach a ladder to a roof rack. 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 roof rack you have will determine the best way to secure the item you want to haul. Securing ladders to racks. The final phase was to create and attach the rail system. Place ladder on crossbars.

The front however might need hood loops that attach underneath the hood on each side. I made separate sections and bolted them to the existing rack. You can then anchor the front to the loops to prevent updrafts. How to secure kayaks and ladders to roof racks published august 2 2013 updated august 2 2013 globe drive s peter cheney explains how to safely secure long loads to roof racks.

From the photo you can see that i also welded up a ladder. There are three main types of racks you may encounter. 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. 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.

Secure ladder to crossbars. You will notice the amazing color changing bus i have throughout these progress photos. A ladder roller can help you load.