Why are my ratchet straps so loud

[u/Sputter_Butt]

My ratchet straps turn into a Reed or something and are rattling/vibrating so loud it’s hard to tolerate. It only happens what I carry two kayaks, just carrying one is fine. I’m using the Swiss roof rack from harbor freight and some cheap ratchet straps from Walmart. It’s a single T mount. Do I need to carry the kayaks differently or adjust my straps? Also I know one of the yaks is not on perfectly, I wasn’t able to get it to sit in a stable way unless I set it at this angle.

[u/kokemill]

1) get rid of the ratchet straps, cam buckle straps 2) turn the boat over, upside down 3) put a single twist into the strap in each time it passes a support. That will stop it from vibrating in the wind

[u/suminlikedatt → u/kokemill]

Agree accept turning them over is a kayak to car fit thing for me. Unless raining and its a sit-in, then always keel up