Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cargo to a vehicle and preferably to the roof thereof is provided which comprises a fastening mechanism attached to one end of an elongate flexible member for securing that end to the vehicle, a slidable hook mechanism coaxially mounted on the member for securing the other end of the member to the vehicle, and a slidable positioning mechanism coaxially mounted on and securable to the flexible member for positioning the hook mechanism. In operation, the fastening mechanism is preferably attached to a cargo carrier or placed under a rain gutter mounted on the top of the vehicle. The flexible member is placed over the cargo that has been positioned on the vehicle roof and the hook mechanism is preferably placed under the other side of the cargo carrier or the other rain gutter. The cord is pulled taut, and the positioning and hook mechanism are adjusted, thereby securing the cargo.