Bungee cord is an elastic rope that is commonly used in a variety of applications, including as a makeshift clothesline, for tying down items in the trunk of a car, or for recreational activities like bungee jumping. While it might seem like a simple piece of equipment, there is actually a lot that goes into properly bungeeing a car. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps necessary to do so.
The first step is to choose the right spot to attach the bungee cord. You'll want to find a location on the car that is strong and won't move around too much when tension is applied - typically, this will be somewhere on the frame of the vehicle. Once you've found an appropriate location, use either a ratchet strap or rope to secure the cord in place.
Next, it's time to determine how long your bungee cord needs to be. The length will depend on how far away you're planning on parking your car from whatever object you're attaching it to - generally speaking, you'll want the cord to be at least twice as long as the distance between your car and the object. Once you know how long your cord needs to be, cut it accordingly and tie off each end with a strong knot.
Now comes the fun part - attaching one end of the cord to your car and then stretching it out until you can reach the object you're wanting to attach it to (this could be another vehicle, tree branch, etc.). When attaching the cord to your car, make sure that it's firmly secured and won't come loose easily; once again, either a ratchet strap or rope will work well for this purpose.
Once both ends of the cord are securely attached, all that's left to do is give it a good tug test before letting go of your car! If everything seems sturdy and secure, then congratulations - you've successfully completed your very own DIY bungee job!