Packing your carrier on the roof of your vehicle is usually the easiest method. The Sport Carrier should be placed with its closed end facing the front of the vehicle. Make sure the roof rack is secure to your vehicle and don't load over your rack's weight limits. Remember to clean the roof of your vehicle first. You may use the PackRight Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad under the carrier.

The Sport Carriers un-zip ¾ of the way around their top for easy loading. Place any items with sharp or pointed edges in the middle and pack softer items around them. Pack the carrier full so that the sides are pulled tight to prevent excess material from flapping in the wind. This step keeps the load from shifting which may cause the straps to loosen.

Engage the ZipRight Zipper system and fold the protective flap down. Connect the Velcro closures.

The PackRight Security Cable Lock can be used to secure the bag on your vehicle. Run the cable through the two zipper pulls and around the roof rack, adjusting the cable for a tight fit so that the lock doesn't bounce around.

Using a Roof Rack
When using the Sport 3 and Sport 1 Carriers, two straps front to back or two straps side to side will function properly; however, using all four straps is the most secure method of attachment. Each carrier comes with a Strapright Strap Set (4 straps). When using the Sport Jr. Carrier on a vehicle with a roof rack, remove the clips from the end of the two straps. You may use the straps front to back or side to side.

Each StrapRight strap consists of two pieces connected through a center buckle. Unthread the short piece from the buckle and secure it to your rack by threading the end through the loop and pulling tight. Go to the opposite side of the vehicle’s roof rack and secure the other piece to the rack by the same method. Run both straps through the d-rings on each side and bring them together (should be on the top corner of the carrier-short strap side). Thread the short strap back through the center buckle. The strap’s long piece has a plastic tri-glide to secure the extra length of the strap so that it doesn’t flap in the wind.

When adjusting the straps through the center buckle, make sure to thread enough length through each side so that they will not pull out under tension. Always check straps before driving and tie off any excess strapping. If the straps are too long, cut off the extra length and melt ends to prevent fraying.

Do not attach straps to the d-rings as they will cause them damage. The strap tension from one roof rail to the other over the top of the carrier secures the load. Position the straps at least 20” apart. This diagram shows what a properly packed Sport 3 or Sport 1 carrier should look like when you are finished.
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StrapRight straps must be snug but not "piano wire" tight. 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 leave on your trip. Remember to check the straps regularly on your way.

No Roof Rack
If your vehicle does not have a roof rack, you may secure the carrier to the roof by following one of two options. First, you may run the StrapRight Straps (provided with the Sport 3 and Sport 1 Carriers) through the vehicle and around the carrier to secure the load. The clips may be removed from the Sport Jr.’s Car Clip Strap Set to use the straps in this manner as well. Secondly, you may use the Car Clip Strap Set (purchased separately for Sport 3 and Sport 1 Carriers, included with the Sport Jr. Carrier) to attach to the vehicle's door frame and around the carrier to secure the load. Read more about this second option in our accessories section.