Hi this is the way i use my ratchet straps to secure loads of planks to my roof rack.
Attach ladder to roof rack.
Secure ladder to crossbars.
From the photo you can see that i also welded up a ladder.
You will notice the amazing color changing bus i have throughout these progress photos.
I made separate sections and bolted them to the existing rack.
How to tie a ladder to a roof rack step 1.
It is a simple job give it a go.
Place ladder on crossbars start by placing your ladder on your crossbars centered from front to back.
I ve been doing it this way for years after trying many different path.
In this video i make a pair of roof rack ladder clamps for my van from some scrap metal and some threaded bar.
The final phase was to create and attach the rail system.
I attached it with bolts to the rack and again to the rear bumper.
When you own a car at some point or another you 39 re going to want to put things on your roof.
Quickly and easily strap cargo to roof rack or trailer using ratchet straps.
It 39 s the best way to carry oddly shaped unwieldy and extra items that might not fit in the.
The second option is the side racks.