This step can be done for both the front and back strap of the canoe one for each roof rack bar.
How wrap a suv roof rack.
Repeat for the rear end of the bundle.
Wrap lumber in a tarp to secure it and place a blanket down on the roof under the load to avoid scratching your vehicle s paint.
In the case of a naked roof you should be looping the rope through the car through the doors not the windows and around the object on the roof and a towel or blanket should be used to protect the roof of your car from the object.
If you have side rails and crossbars the straps can be looped around those.
Then wrap this strap around both crossbars and tighten.
Open the rear doors and run a ratchet strap over the top of the rack and through the rear seat area of the passenger compartment.
After getting rid of my roof basket and adding a narrow roof box i was looking for an affordable customizable way to mount a few more items along the other.
Secure the rack to the vehicle.
Hook a ratchet strap to the front bundle strap.