New to roof racks

got a yakima lock and load on my truck that I installed this past weekend.

just wondering, how do you even attach things to the rack securely? like luggage or a foldout awning or a cooler?

 

Did you look at Yakimas site? https://yakima.com/collections/platform-accessories

 

OP you might need some crossbars is all. Rhino rack has great stuff. Check out rackattacks website here. Lots of options

https://www.rackattack.com/

 

I did but its not entirely clear to me. I think i need those eye bolts

 

explain like im dumb please

because i have the rack attached to my roof. Im just not sure how to secure things to the actual rack.

 

Do you need a specific mount or are we talking things like camping gear? For the latter I just use ratchet straps or bungees depending on the load.

 

I bet home depot has some good ratchet straps. Sounds like you'll have to tie everything down individually. Have you thought of getting a Cargo Box?

https://www.rackattack.com/cargo-boxes/
https://www.rackattack.com/roof-rack-accessories/sportrack-15-foot-universal-tie-down/
https://www.rackattack.com/cargo-boxes/yakima-skybox-cargo-net/
https://www.rackattack.com/cargo-baskets/yakima-stretch-net-large/
https://www.rackattack.com/cargo-baskets/yakima-loadwarrior-stretch-net/

Maybe some of these
https://www.rackattack.com/van-truck-rack-accessories/yakima-eye-bolts-set-of-2/
https://www.rackattack.com/roof-rack-accessories/yakima-ripcord/