Make sure the tree is netted before leaving the place where you bought it as this will make it much more manageable.
Christmas tree car no roof rack.
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Read on to find out how to the transport a christmas tree without a roof rack.
Tying it in place with roof racks if you drive a car that has roof racks you ll want to start by tying your bungee cord or twine on one side of the roof rack.
If your car does not have a roof rack make sure the cords twine bungies or straps go through the car windows and door frames to make sure you get a very secure anchor to the car.
Place some tarp or a blanket over the roof where the christmas tree is going to go you will scratch your car otherwise.
You ll then wrap it around the trunk of the tree before wrapping it around the other side of the roof rack.
Measure the height and width and know what size tree you re looking for.
No hauling problem is too big for a man who knows a bit of rope work.
For trees that extend more than a couple of feet beyond your car s bumpers tie a reflective flag to the end to alert other drivers.
Tying it in place.
If it moves make the bindings ropes tighter.
If you are wondering how to tie down a christmas tree or anything else to the roof of your car this is the tutorial for you.
Do the same at the middle and near the tip of the tree.
Shake pull push and rock your tree.
The typical roof rack can carry a load from 110 to 220 pounds says joel batchler an engineer in charge of roof.
Although it isn t advised to attach a christmas tree to a car without a roof rack there are alternatives.
Figure out how much space you have to work with in the room where the tree will be.
Whether it s a christmas tree or kayaks or anything else the principles are the same.
That s why you should attach your tree to the roof rack and not to the vehicle.
Stick the tree on top of your car stump end at the front this will prevent wind damaging your tree.