What is the best way to secure the cargo straps and stop vibration / rattling?
1184247
I don't use any straps. I simply use the clamps around the roof rack crossbars. I have no vibration or rattling. Good luck.
1184248
Turn up the stereo! Solved. Well that model has mounting brackets that connect around our vans crossbars. When we installed the brackets (not straps) and tightened them we didn't have any rattles. It could be that your mounting hardware is not aligned for the best contact and there are gaps between the cargo carrier and your roof rack crossbars. I'd try to see if the bracket to crossbar connection can be changed to the tightest fit. I noted that some vehicles need some mods to make the carrier brackets fit that vehicles mounting better. Best I can offer.
1147534
i've been using rola for some time now with a rubber mat lining the cargo bay of our highlander. it seems stable, doesn't move at all. it's weight helps and also the bottom surface sticks well with the rubber mat. inthink this may fit your needs.
1181938
I just used a ratchet strap ( three of them ) to hold them down. This works pretty good, but you need to be careful because they will rub together. This unit does a very good job transporting bikes or anything else you need. I have mine on the back of my camper and used it several times last year.
841324
I picked up a ratchet strap (the kind used to tie things down to a truck) to secure the tree to my door. The straps are cheap at any hardware store (~$2) and come in a couple different colors. It isn't the most beautiful solution, but it keeps the whole thing stable and doesn't damage the door. My cats love this thing.
590354
Place Velcro straps across front. Slide one end at a time into rear loops then pull tight and fold back to front and it will secure with the velcro
986487
Get new straps from Home Depot. You want a ratchet type buckle that won't slip. They go around the kayak and under the rack bars. Don't forget to tie down front and back.
162787
My Ford Explorer has anchors just inside the lift door. There are two but on each side of the area and another set about 2 feet in front of these by the wheel wells. Since they are so far apart you would have to connect both the harness straps to one anchor and that is the only thing that would keep the dog from flying about. Do you mean where are the child car seat anchors? Those are between the back seat seat and back rest. Just slide your hand between these and they are right there. These are spaced so that one strap connects to each. Then use the seat beat to slide between the harness straps across his back. The seat back prevents flipping forward and the harness straps keeps him from flying up in the air. Back to the cargo area, just open your SUV and they are right there, easy to see.
1375642
Plug lights in-line between battery and unit and wrap loosely around booms and secure w/ scotch tape or a dab of hot glue. If you wrap them too tight it will pull the connections apart during crashes.
1040936
Should just fine! I'd say add padding to keep it from rattling. Or pack more gear. Cloth cover (sock!) at least + gear.
1084613
Keep the straps in place and tight and it works great. I suggest driving five miles and stopping to check that it's still secure.
1824728
There are two options: two belt-like straps to fasten to the top of the rack, and two straps on the inside side of each bag to velcro to the lower/side part of the rack. I find that these options are plenty for securing the bags. I hope that helps!
1410736
Best bet would be a set of airlift air bags. They help take the load off the springs and keep the truck level.
1123479
I used racks from Dirtracks dot com. Pretty inexpensive and give a lot of structure for the bags to strap to. What you don't want is something coming lose and catching in the rear spokes, which could kill you.
85443
My husband ties it on the roof rack but also takes the excess and knots it to really secure it. We travel 6 hours to our vacation destination and have not had a problem with it.
1496997
I just wrap it around the cage as I would a passenger. On long trips, I have the rear seats of my SUV down I use bungee cords hooked from the cage into the headrest posts of the front passenger/or driver. I found it keeps the carrier from tipping over during sudden stops. I do the same for my dog kennels. Secure them down with Bungee cords.
621673
Instructions given are for use with the cargo carrier specified: one that has the slots through which the short end of strap attaches via the oval ring. If you have that carrier: at top of bag feed the long end of s strap under the buckle attached to the top of the bag and up through the second slot and down through the first slot. If done properly you can pull on the buckle end of the strap without the strap slipping and you can pull on the short end to tighten the strap. Repeat the process with the short- end after feeding the short-end of strap through oval ring. Place the ring through the slot in the carrier and tighten. If you're like me and have a different carrier, buy some ratcheting tie-downs and wrap them around the bag and carrier once filled. I think that is a better solution anyway as the rubber attachment points on the bag could tear out. The bag is waterproof and I'm satisfied with it.
621414
The "straps" are actually rubber-coated metal (with plastic inserts where needed to help take of slack) on the bottom and plastic on the top. The way it mounts is incredibly secure but shouldn't create any scatches or dents.