But with the right equipment and precautions transporting goods on your car s roof can be safe and successful.
Strap box spring to sedan roof.
Tying a mattress to the roof of your car is an option but it should be done carefully.
Put a piece of rope on the roof of the car that goes from back bumper to front bumper.
Hey guys just sharing with you a brief video on how i transported a box spring using my sedan that does not have a roof rack.
By properly tying down your mattress you will ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.
Roll down all windows tie the rope that you placed the mattress on in place.
If you don t have a roof rack you may want to lay a moving blanket down first to protect your paint job.
Run one ratchet strap side to side near the front of the mattress attatching each end to the luggage rack.
Do the same side to side near the rear of the mattress.
For the roof of the car.
In fact most of these items should be part of any move you re planning to do on your own without the help of a moving company.
If you bought a mattress at the local mattress store you may be wondering how to transport it home.
Lift the mattress or box spring onto the roof lay a long piece of rope lengthwise along the roof of the vehicle.
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Place the straps through the windows of the vehicle.
Put the mattress on top of the car and rope so that it goes length wise with the length of the car see pics above.
While some stores offer delivery others do not.
If you plan to strap the mattress to the roof of the car there are some basic tools you should have available.
And every state has some sort of fine or penalty ranging from a 10 ticket to jail time for improperly secured loads.
An suv or minivan can handle much larger loads than a sedan or coupe.
Place the mattress quilted side down first the the box spring on top of the mattress non skid side down.
Three ratchet straps and a blanket on top of the roof are all that was.
Place the 2 by 4 lumber evenly spaced on top of the mattress to help weigh it down.