Attaching Kayak To Roof Rack

Compatible with both standard and aerodynamic thule bars the kayak stacker allows multiple kayaks to be transported upright side by side on the roof.

Attaching kayak to roof rack.

Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features. Saddles consist of set pads that easily attach to current crossbars or roof rack and hold the bottom of a kayak. 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. Note that some types of larger kayaks should not be used with roof racks.

The kayak rests with its width sitting flat on the roof of your car. Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms. Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe.

Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak. Specific kayak rack systems that attach to the crossbars and cradle the boat in j or v shaped forms are most secure. Read our article on how to choose a cartop boat mount. The 520 1 kayak stacker from thule offers a simple solution for transporting multiple kayaks on a vehicles roof rack.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. Cam straps quickly and securely hold your kayak down. Kayak roof rack step 3. This type of rack uses either a pair or two pairs of saddles to effectively hold the boat in place.

You ve never seen anything quite like it and it will change the way you load your kayaks sups and surfboards. 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. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on.

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.