Attaching Kayak To Roof Rack

This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier.

Attaching kayak to roof rack.

Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. This type of rack uses either a pair or two pairs of saddles to effectively hold the boat in place. Read our article on how to choose a cartop boat mount.

Choose a kayak carrier the right kayak carrier for you depends on the size weight of your watercraft how many kayaks you want to transport and how convenient of a setup you prefer. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Kayak roof rack step 3. The kayak rests with its width sitting flat on the roof of your car.

This kayak roof rack is as helpful as it is unique. Compatible with both standard and aerodynamic thule bars the kayak stacker allows multiple kayaks to be transported upright side by side on the roof. The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe.

The 520 1 kayak stacker from thule offers a simple solution for transporting multiple kayaks on a vehicles roof rack. These racks extend over the side of the care where they hang in place allowing you to put the boat on and strap it in place at hip height. Cam straps quickly and securely hold your kayak down. Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. Note that some types of larger kayaks should not be used with roof racks. Saddles consist of set pads that easily attach to current crossbars or roof rack and hold the bottom of a kayak. Once the boat is on the roof of the car and the straps are around the bars pull the straps over the canoe or kayak to the other side of the roof rack to avoid car damage or even a broken window.

Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms.