How to load Kayak?

[mrt6644]

Ive actually updated the device since then.
I affixed a micro-fiber cloth on the bottom where it comes into contact with the roof of the vehicle.
It will help prevent scratches.

 

[Shakeyfly]

and that doesn't put any pressure on the spoiler?

 

[mrt6644]

It makes a slight contact with the front end of the spoiler, but the stress is not applied to that.

 

[Shakeyfly]

Awesome. That's exactly what I wanted to know. Great idea.

 

[mrt6644]

One more thing, after attaching the micro-fiber to the area that makes contact with the roof, it elevated the device slightly, removing pretty much all contact with the spoiler.

 

[Rhino11]

I typically just lay a towel or something over the spoiler and slide it up onto my cargo basket. However, I am hoping to justify buying a Gobi ladder for this reason. Then I can just use it to avoid scratching the paint.

 

[Tengu]

New kayak owner here! As you can see from the picture below, I am in need of a way to haul on the rack. (TE Rack w/ factory crossbars)

I have decided to run Yakima Mako Saddles, but I am unsure how to load this thing over the spoiler with damaging. The yak is a little too long and awkward for me to muscle up and over. I am looking for any suggestions. (Preferably cheap)

What does everyone else do? I will be loading alone 100% of the time.

My Options thus far:
1) Fabricate a hitch mount setup using hulley rollers
2) Yakima Showboat System

I went the Keep it simple stupid route. I went with a set of these. I don't remember them costing that much though. But for one yak on factory bars. that is all I needed. It comes withe straps to attach to the front and rear. Not fancy, but they worked great, and I just left them on.

http://www.amazon.com/Thule-881-Roo...=1460564626&sr=8-14&keywords=thule+kayak+rack

 

[Deuskid]

A bunch of great ideas and I'm going to need one of them when my 4R arrives. I have a 16.5 kayak and at 5' 7" am going to need some kind of assist.

 

[rjmarmjr]

Can anyone comment on whether or not the Thule Hull-a-port Pro is compatible with the Gobi stealth rack crossbars? I don't have the rack yet but I want to get it eventually, and make sure the J Hook system I get will work with it!

Thule Hull-a-Port Pro

Thanks in advance.

 

[Cenger26]

Does anyone put two kayaks on 3/4 bajarack?


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[KENGNJ]

Does anyone put two kayaks on 3/4 bajarack?


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Or on the 3/4 priuse rack?

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[Cenger26]

Or on the 3/4 priuse rack?

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Yeah I just want to see how they sit


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[KVA]

Clean and jerk for the win. It's kind of awkward at first but once you understand how to balance the kayak it's pretty easy. Obviously having two people to load is ideal.

I have the Yakima J-Low. You want to make sure you get the folding down type J-cradles if you don't want to take them off after each use.

I use the J-Low as well and it will work with all the aftermarket racks - Gobi, drabbits, etc... I carry one Pelican 100x on the J-Low and a couple of SUPs using a Thule SUP Taxi 810XT all on the same rack, works great and is simple. Both are really secure and easy to use.

 

[adam.friedman.33]

If you can afford it, Thule Hullavator. They are pricey but trust me if you plan on kayaking a lot, they are worth every cent. You will definitely be able to load that boat by yourself without any fear of scratching or denting your truck. They are rock solid too as I have no drama at all driving at highway speeds with both boats on the truck.

With Hullavators you only need to lift the boat 3 feet or so to get it into the cradles. Once there you strap them in and lift them to the top of the truck. The arms have struts that help carry the weight of the boat.

You can check ebay and save a few bucks that what I did. Note sometimes there are none listed, but if you keep checking sooner or later someone will post one for sale.

Here are some pics of my truck and our yaks. Note these are 15' Ocean Kayaks, one is a Trident 15 and one is a Prowler 15 (basically the same thing). These boats are heavy and this wrack has no problem handling them. Note you will need to get Thule crossbars that are long enough, so the wrack can hold the boat far enough away from the truck. I love them.

Just ordered a hullavator and the 58" base bars. Is that the width of yours?



2014 4Runner
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[cctt]

if you do a lot of kayak like I do (at least once or twice a week) the hullavator is a life saver!! The plus is that when I'm not using it, it comes off easily so I can park in the garage.

 

[adam.friedman.33]

if you do a lot of kayak like I do (at least once or twice a week) the hullavator is a life saver!! The plus is that when I'm not using it, it comes off easily so I can park in the garage.

Did you use the 58" base rack?


2014 4Runner
Sprint booster, URD Y pipe, magnaflow exhaust, SCS stealth 6, BFG KO2 275/70/17, 35%tint all around including windshield, TRD intake, Xenon depot Low beam HID, LED XD high beam, XD LED Fog w/ laminx yellow, Aidanjames LED fog housing DRL,vintage Toyota shiftknob, scan gage, Toytec 3" lift, bilstein 5100 shocks, Zaino bros protected.

 

[Jetboy]

I made this out of scrap, but it basically does a good job of saving the rear spoiler. For me it was free. Not sure what it'd cost to buy one. I'm 6'3" so it's easy enough for me to toss our big sit on top up there. Just another idea.

The pic was cropped from the corner of a wide angle, so there's some spherical aberration to it. But you get the idea.

 

[cctt]

Did you use the 58" base rack?


2014 4Runner
Sprint booster, URD Y pipe, magnaflow exhaust, SCS stealth 6, BFG KO2 275/70/17, 35%tint all around including windshield, TRD intake, Xenon depot Low beam HID, LED XD high beam, XD LED Fog w/ laminx yellow, Aidanjames LED fog housing DRL,vintage Toyota shiftknob, scan gage, Toytec 3" lift, bilstein 5100 shocks, Zaino bros protected.

I'm using the 53 inch aeroblade.

 

[kremlon]

Yes, I just bought a 2000 4runner and I have a tandem kayak to move... not looking forward to trying to lift it on top (plus I have a roof rack). I think I may just go the route of a small trailer.

 

[Trail Wonka]

I hauled two ocean Kayaks on my 4th Gen for 5 years when I was living on the east coast. This was the best and easiest I had found. Requires what essentially amounts to a clean-and-jerk weight lifting move of sorts and you just whip it right up onto the cradle, strap em on and you're set. If you're either short or unable to lift your Yak over your head, then you'd need two people of course. VERY stable and I am insistent on 100% locked-down safe carrying (I ride a motorcycle 50% of the time).

They fold down easily too.

These are the same racks I have used with great success. I have two kayaks and have loaded them myself but it is not pretty. I do not recommend it, find a second person!


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