How To Cut And Seal A Car Top Carrier Strap
Once you’ve installed your Rightline Gear Car Top Carrier and tightened down the straps, you may find that your straps are longer than needed. The extra strap length can be secured by adjusting the strap’s tri-glide or by tying off the excess strap. If the excess strap length will never be needed, the straps can be cut shorter.
Cut the straps with a knife or a pair of scissors. Once the straps have been cut, it is important to seal the end of the strap to prevent fraying.
A lighter or match is all that is needed to seal the strap. Get the flame just close enough to melt the fabric at the strap’s end.
Once complete, there should be a nice clean end that will not fray.
We hope this tip makes your carrier attachment a little easier.
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Melayne Yocum
Do you sell replacement straps for the car top carrier?
RightlineG
Hi Melayne. Yes, please give our Parts Department a call at 888.685.GEAR for replacement straps.