How-I-do: Ratchet strapping a load of planks to a roof rack

Hi, this is the way I use my ratchet straps to secure loads of planks to my roof rack.
I've been doing it this way for years after trying many different paths for the straps, attachment points, and orientation of the ratchet itself.
This way works well and is simple to set up.
Cheers, Rob

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[TRzest]

Here is a tip: Once you have rolled up your strap, put it in an old sock. It won't unravel until you need it.

[bobsnijders]

Physics tip: try to twist your straps, once or twice per exposed area. The twist breaks the vortexes created by the shear speed of wind, preventing it from flapping in the wind! New antennas, industrial chimneys and such have them to prevent em from wobbling in the wind before breaking!
Also love them comment at the end hahah! Thanks for the vid, happy days

[harveytr]

I just watched this with my phone placed on top of my car outside the DIY store here (in the UK), wood laid on roof rack and ratchet straps in hand. Very useful. Thanks.

[erlinghanna]

The.... the S hooks.... I've never seen them be friends in that way. Mind. Blown.

[karguy]

I've been using ratchet straps for forty years. After all that time, I now know how to use them correctly. Many thanks.

[Gudgeiner]

You get two gold stars from me. The first is because of the technical quality of your video. I can actually understand what you are saying. You have an excellent microphone presence unlike so many who garble words, talk too quietly, assume too much. You took your time and gave clear explanations. The second gold star is because your advice worked! I had to secure 16 2x2's and rope was useless. The rachet straps worked perfectly. No sliding around. Very secure. Thank you sir!!

[paulcurtis]

I watched this a few times before buying a a bunch of 2 x 4s. They held like a champ all the way home. Thanks so much for this!

[Avectwigg]

This video got me right out of a pickle on the side of a busy London road with a dodgy load of scaffold boards yesterday. Thank you, sir.

[whomadethatsaltysoup]

Fabulous tutorial. I’ve just bought roof bars and was wondering about the best method to secure items. Thank you so much for taking the time to share .

[bombdiggity]

Thanks so much for this! I was completely stumped on how to bring some long lumber home without having to rent a van. Not only did you solve my problem you also explained it very well :-)

[annaliesenugent]

Watched this before a camping trip and it really saved our bacon! Thanks so much for such a handy video 👍

[tonygersbach]

This is the best method to use, been trying to ratchet stuff on for years. Took watching a YouTube vid to work it out, thanks!

[mattwolford]

you have no idea how many janky illogical tie-downs I’ve done. This is so much easier and safer, THANK YOU 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[thehoneyflow]

I've strapped wood to my roof rack several times before and I'm always doing a million twists and turns, every time a different way. Watched this today before getting bigger planks of wood, and voila! So easy and fast and supremely secure! Thank you sir!

[diycentral]

Nice. Balancing the overall load by stacking stock on the passenger side and the redundant hook connection are great tips. Definitely will try that during the next project.

[davidworker]

I never knew about that technique of strapping your load to the bars itself. I always thought roof luggage racks were so limited until now. Wow. Thank you!!

[DylansDIYWorkshop]

I love having a pickup truck.

But today we need to put a longer board on some roof racks, so this was very helpful. Thank you!

[kauaijohn]

EXACTLY what I needed, today. Heading to the lumber store with confidence, now! Thanks, Rob!

[thehoneyflow]

Second time I come back to thia video. Genius and simple.

[BloomByCC]

Super helpful, seems so simple but little tricks make it work much better.