How To Attach A Mattress To A Roof Rack

Quick 1 5 minute video with one way to tie down a mattress.

How to attach a mattress to a roof rack.

For example most mattresses of any size will fit into a typical pickup truck. By properly tying down your mattress you will ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. If you purchase a new mattress to take home or are in the process of moving the mattress should be thoroughly tied down to prevent it from flying off the roof of your car and endangering other drivers. Buy sturdy rope nylon or polyester based.

For more in depth instructions visit. Some vehicles however are ideal for moving a twin full double queen or even king sized mattress. Still there is a basic method to follow when tying a mattress to the roof of a car. Most mattresses won t fit inside a car s trunk or hatch.

With the help of a friend you can quickly and efficiently secure the mattress with a sturdy rope. Tying a mattress to the roof of your car is an option but it should be done carefully. If you can borrow or rent one you re in good shape. If you do secure your mattress to a roof rack or safely in the bed of a truck strap it down with ratcheting straps.

Need to move your mattress. To safely transport a mattress follow a few simple steps. 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. Check out our 5 step guide to successfully moving a mattress yourself.

Mattresses are large bulky and can pick up resistance from the wind. Ratcheting straps are much less likely to fail when moving a bulky item like a mattress. If you plan on purchasing or moving a mattress make sure you have the proper materials.