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How to ratchet strap kayak to roof rack. Secure the straps through the doors (not windows) and attach together in the car. The initial phase in tying your kayak or kayak down to your vehicle is laying the ties over each bar. Attach that to your roof rack, and tighten it to create a saddle.

Aim to just set the kayak down directly on the kayak carrier and not shift or adjust it by sliding it on the rack. Start by putting your pool noodle through the ratchet strap. Generally, you can tie the bag to the side rails.

Once you have your kayak in place you are ready to secure it into position. Strap the foam blocks down to the car using cargo straps nice and tight. This will allow you to lean your kayak on your vehicle without.

To secure your kayak to your roof rack, you will need to grab your kayak straps. Each strap will be used for one crossbar. To begin, you will first need to place the straps over your roof rack to get them in the right position.

Lay the kayak straps over the bars of the roof rack. You need to use a piece of rope, tie it in a knot, then make two loops on the knot. Then you need to take one end and put it through the loop on the other side.

Strap the bag down by following the manufacturer’s directions. Here are the steps to follow for tying down a k. Loop the strap around the side rail once, bring it up to the clip and clip.