How To Load Roof Box

Some tips for loading your roof box.

How to load roof box.

Longer items require a longer roof box. Most people find they can fit more in the roof box if they are carrying luggage in soft bags rather than rigid suitcases buggies and pushchairs can be fairly bulky it s often best to put these in the car boot and other luggage in the roof. If you plan to stow long things such as skis and snowboards in your roof box then the shorter more compact roof boxes may not work for you. Racv s ernest litera shares some practical tips on roof rack safety loading.

First loop the strap under the roof rack s crossbar and drape the loose ends over your oblong load i e. If you have a bunch of small things your best bet is to bundle them together as one big item before securing it to the rack making it much less likely that one will escape without notice. Next pull the long end of the strap under the crossbar on the. Different rules apply depending on the load you want to carry.

That prevents the bundle from sliding forward backward or side to side. Many roof boxes will fit most lengths of downhill skis and snowboards just fine but if you have exceptionally long skis like a pair of 210cm cross country skis. Always pay attention to the load limits of your roof rack either printed in the manual or stamped on the rack itself. Start by loading dimensional lumber onto the rack with the narrow edges resting on the crossbars.

Next secure the load to the rack using ratchet straps photo 2.