The holiday season is finally here, and a Christmas tree is an integral part of it. Just because we’re in Los Angeles, doesn’t mean we don’t love our to feel festive for the holidays. Finding the right Christmas tree is a difficult task. But, safely transporting a Christmas tree on your car’s roof is harder than that. Don’t worry – in this post, we’re letting you know how to tie a Christmas tree to a car and safely transport it.   

According to the AAA, 44% of Americans who plan to purchase a real Christmas tree will transport it using unsafe methods – don’t be one of them! Transporting a Christmas tree is an arduous task if you don’t follow the essential instructions.  

Not just that, by following wrong techniques, you can cause damage to your car, the one behind and before yours. What’s worse, it can even cause a fatal road accident! To avoid all this, use our tips on tying a Christmas tree to a car for a safe and wonderful holiday.   National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are around 100,000 crashes every year that involve transporting Christmas trees. These accidents often result in injuries or fatalities. Thus, you need to tie the tree to your car properly before driving it home.

A few simple tips can make all the difference between an accident-free drive home and a nightmarish one. To make sure you’re doing it right, let’s see how to tie a Christmas tree to a car safely. Before you begin, place the tree on the roof of your vehicle with the stump facing forward. This will help avoid wind damage to the tree.

SECURE THE TREE

Using a rope or nylon ratchet, tie the bottom, center, and top. Many tree lots offer twine but avoid using them. Next, use fixed vehicle tie-down points and loop the rope or strap around the tree trunk and above a branch to arrest any side-to-side or front-to-rear movement. Before exiting from the lot, give the tree a once-over and check if it’s tied properly. 

DRAPE THE TREE

Draping the tree limbs is a key part of safely transporting a Christmas tree. You don’t want them hitting other cars on the way, or getting caught in the wind and coming off the tree. To do this, use rope or twine to loosely tie the limbs to the tree. Make sure not to tie them too tightly, as this could damage the tree.

CORD LOCK

A cord lock is another essential piece of equipment for safely transporting a Christmas tree. It will keep the cords from slipping and help keep your tree in place. You can buy a cord lock at any hardware store.

SECURE THE TREE

Finally, use straps to secure the tree to your car. This will prevent it from moving around and becoming loose. Make sure the straps are tight, but not so tight that they damage the tree or car.

Now that you know how to tie a Christmas tree to a car, follow these simple tips for a safe and worry-free transport. If you’re not sure how to do it, ask a friend or family member to help you out. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

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