I tried out an adjustable bungee cord for securing my tent on top of my rear rack for my latest trip (this past weekend). I thought it did a better job than other solutions I'd tried, which mainly involved a cargo net and many smaller bungee cords.
Here's the one I used: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-3039DAT-CamLok-Adjustable/dp/B0009V1WUM On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm looking for how-to tips, tricks, guide, (good pictures would be very > helpful) for packing and securing a S24O load on my Riv. I've tried to make > out details from the tiny pictures on Riv's site but they simply aren't > close-up enough. I have an Atlantis, front Wald basket, rear IRC rack, and > a Carradice Nelson longflap. Plan on carrying sleeping pad & bag, small > tent, usual accoutrements for a one night outing. No, I don't have anyone > nearby that does S240's or, touring, for that matter, to learn from. I > discovered quickly that while I can pack a car tight & tidy for a vacation, > loading a bike up is another matter. For instance, if I move the tent to > just behind the seat on the rear rack, and then put the Carradice bag behind > it (for easy access) - how do I attach the bag to the rack? (it normally > attaches to the seat)..for that matter what is the standard way to secure > big stuff to the rack when not using panniers? Bungee cords?...3/8" braided > rope?...giant velcro strips? By the way I'm looking for neat, simple ways, > not massive ugly knots etc. > > Cheers, > Robert Opalko > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/lVzckR7K1Q4J. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
