Queen Size Mattress On Roof Rack

Hi all i need to transport a queen sized mattress on the roof rack of a 2007 rav4 for about 5km.

Queen size mattress on roof rack.

Still there is a basic method to follow when tying a mattress to the roof of a car. Put a piece of rope on the roof of the car that goes from back bumper to front bumper. Ratcheting straps are much less likely to fail when moving a bulky item like a mattress. Center the mattress in the middle and put the rope over the length of the mattress.

Matching your mattress to the right vehicle. This will stress any knot no matter how securely tied. Once the rope is tightly placed on the mattress open all. Secure the front end of the mattress and then the other end of the mattress.

For example most mattresses of any size will fit into a typical pickup truck. If you do secure your mattress to a roof rack or safely in the bed of a truck strap it down with ratcheting straps. Mattresses are large bulky and can pick up resistance from the wind. Open the doors and pass the strap through the interior of the car.

A queen bed mattress also works for a single person who wants more sleeping space. Transported queen size mattress ping pong table on the roof rack. After the mattress is secure in the plastic place the mattress on the roof. Most mattresses won t fit inside a car s trunk or hatch.

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. If you can borrow or rent one you re in good shape. Nov 23rd 2016 6 45 pm 12. Buy sturdy rope nylon or polyester based.

Jzmtl deal addict jun 16 2008 3038 posts 1877 upvotes. So i would try and strap the mattress around the roof of the car. Some vehicles however are ideal for moving a twin full double queen or even king sized mattress. It is also very likely that the width of the mattress will overhang the side of your roof racks.

Do you see this being a problem if i go really slow. Pull the rope tight so there is no extra slack.