For Vehicles WITHOUT A Roof Rack

The Car Clip Strap Set works to attach any PackRight Car Top Cargo Bag to a vehicle without a luggage rack. The Set is comprised of (2) straps with a one inch wide, rubber coated steel hook on each end (Fig 1). Each hook has a 5/8" opening (Fig 2). With the Car Clip Strap Set, you can have the same cargo carrying options as a vehicle with a luggage rack.

Connecting The Car Clip Strap Set

Each Car Clip Strap attaches to any sturdy ledge inside of the car door opening for connection. On most vehicles the best ledge can be found under the body mounted weather molding around the door frame (Fig 3). You can also clip it on a rain gutter, a metal ledge (Fig 4), or over the top of the weather molding itself.

The photos below (Fig 5,6,7) show how the car clip will look when it is attached under the weather molding (Fig 3). The car clip slides under the backside of the weather molding (Fig 7).

Each strap has two strap pieces connected through a center buckle. Unthread the short strap piece from the center buckle and thread both the short and long strap pieces through the d-rings or handles on each side of the cargo bag, bringing the two ends together over the top of the carrier. Then rethread the short strap back through the center buckle (Fig 8). Clip the ends in the open door frame and tighten the strap at the buckle. The strap tension from one car clip to the other over the top of the cargo bag secures the load.

The door of the vehicle is shut over the clips/straps, securing them in place (Fig 9). It is recommended to position the straps at least 20" apart (Fig 10). Do not attach the straps to the d-rings on the side of the cargo bag as they will cause them damage.

Final Adjustments for Straps

Each strap has a plastic tri-glide (Fig 11) to secure the extra length of the strap so that it doesn’t flap in the wind. Always check straps before driving and tie off any excess length (Fig 12). If the straps are too long, cut off the extra length and melt the cut end to prevent fraying.

Application Notes

The Car Clip Strap Set comes standard with the Sport Jr. Car Top Carrier. All other carriers require the Car Clip Strap Set to be purchased as an accessory item.

The PackRight Car Clip Straps will work on most vehicles. Please study this page and inspect your vehicle for potential mounting points, starting with the body mounted weather molding. If you have a minivan with a sliding door, the straps will not work for your vehicle.

The Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad (Fig 13) is recommended when using the Car Clip Strap Set. It prevents the cargo bag from shifting on the roof of your vehicle.

If you purchase the Car Clip Strap Set for the vehicle that you are driving now, and later get a vehicle with a luggage rack-no problem. Just remove the Car Clips from the ends of the straps and use the straps to attach the carrier to the luggage rack (Fig 14).

When the carrier is fully loaded, the straps are snug, and the loose ends are tied off, you are ready to go. We recommend a test drive around the neighborhood before you get underway. Remember to check the straps regularly throughout your trip.