Although it isn t advised to attach a christmas tree to a car without a roof rack there are alternatives.
Christmas tree car no roof rack.
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.
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.
Do the same at the middle and near the tip of the tree.
Those without a roof rack should first open all their car doors not the windows then tie the tree snugly to the roof with rope.
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.
Shake pull push and rock your tree.
You ll then wrap it around the trunk of the tree before wrapping it around the other side of the roof rack.
How to tie a christmas tree to your car without a roof rack by product expert posted in faq how does it work q a on monday december 4th 2017 at 8 00 am getting the perfect christmas tree home doesn t have to be a hassle.
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.
The typical roof rack can carry a load from 110 to 220 pounds says joel batchler an engineer in charge of roof.
Whether it s a christmas tree or kayaks or anything else the principles are the same.
Tying it in place.
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Read on to find out how to the transport a christmas tree without a 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.
If it moves make the bindings ropes tighter.
Figure out how much space you have to work with in the room where the tree will be.
Place some tarp or a blanket over the roof where the christmas tree is going to go you will scratch your car otherwise.