Can Surfboard be Secured to Top of Cargo Basket
Question:
Can this support strapping a surfboard onto the basket somehow while it is attached to the roof rack of a vehicle?
asked by: Austin
Expert Reply:
You could technically secure a surfboard to a rooftop cargo basket like the Rhino-Rack XTray # RRRMCB03 that you referenced with tie-down straps but it's not the best solution. Any time you are transporting something like a surf board that's longer than the vehicle's roof you want it to be as low as possible. Mounting the board on top of the carrier will put it higher up, creating a bigger potential for wind to catch up under it during travel and put quite a bit of strain on both the load straps and the basket.
If you only plan on traveling a short distance with the boards and you will stay at lower speeds then this can be done. Otherwise I strongly recommend removing the basket and securing the board directly to the roof rack crossbars using pads like # RRRWP05, which include the needed tie-down straps as well.
I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs for Crossbars - Universal - 33-1/2" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Side Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier - Steel - 58-1/4" x 41" - 165 lbs
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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