What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

[cctt]

Loaded up the kayaks for the first time on the 4R and hit the lake this past Sunday. Definitely learned some "do's and don'ts" of strapping these things onto the rack. So if anyone has any recommendations for kayak racks or mounting tips let me know. Excuse the shitty caption and angle. I didn't realize until just now that it was the only picture I took.

get a thule hullivator if you kayak a lot! I have been kayaking every weekend for the past 2 years and if I had to lift a 80 lbs (hobie outback) on top of truck every outing, I wouldn't be going every weekend. The thule hullivator is a back saver!!

Its nice that you can detach it when you aren't using it either

It is a little expensive so worth it

 

[greatape]

Enjoying the weather...

 

[Jay_P]

get a thule hullivator if you kayak a lot! I have been kayaking every weekend for the past 2 years and if I had to lift a 80 lbs (hobie outback) on top of truck every outing, I wouldn't be going every weekend. The thule hullivator is a back saver!!

Its nice that you can detach it when you aren't using it either

It is a little expensive so worth it

Dam, now that's amazing. It was the biggest PITA putting the larger kayak up that it definitely discouraged me from going out more often. That Thule product is exactly what's needed. I may need to save up for it as it is more expensive than I was hoping. Also, I noticed that you crossed the wires in opposite directions, this is something I learned I need to do on the next one. Do you have a specific rope-tightening product you use to secure the rope to the front of the 4R? I was thinking of using something like these Nite Ize products instead of relying on my knot tying skills lol.
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Alu...UTF8&qid=1523989136&sr=1-25&keywords=nite+ize

 

[1jzgte]

This is the exact reason people die or get seriously hurt in auto accidents. Nobody pays attention behind the wheel anymore. She's lucky it was a curb she hit, not a minivan filled with a family.

If I were you, I wouldn't care about the tires. You'll be more worried about the lawsuit when she kills someone while driving distracted.

Not cool.

trust me.. ive lectured her a shit ton of times.. i dont take it lightly either.. shes lucky it was just a curb and not a person or vehicle

 

[1jzgte]

Netflixing and Driving? Time to find a new wife...

tell me about it.. unfortunately here in america, you're considered a controlling male when you try to convince people to make changes in their lives

 

[RUNTHAT]

tell me about it.. unfortunately here in america, you're considered a controlling male when you try to convince people to make changes in their lives

Where I'm from, the term for that is Machismo. In which case she doesn't have a choice. :whipping2

 

[97BlackAckCL]

tell me about it.. unfortunately here in america, you're considered a controlling male when you try to convince people to make changes in their lives

Trust me, I feel your pain, but she's got your kids in the car too, you're absolutely in the right to *****

 

[503.neil.c]

Went for a trail ride .....

Great weather.

 

[delgadtn]

Took 7 weeks to arrive but I’m pretty happy with it.

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[BELKA]

Took a quick trip out to the Midwest.

 

[bigguy02]

Dam, now that's amazing. It was the biggest PITA putting the larger kayak up that it definitely discouraged me from going out more often. That Thule product is exactly what's needed. I may need to save up for it as it is more expensive than I was hoping. Also, I noticed that you crossed the wires in opposite directions, this is something I learned I need to do on the next one. Do you have a specific rope-tightening product you use to secure the rope to the front of the 4R? I was thinking of using something like these Nite Ize products instead of relying on my knot tying skills lol.

https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Alu...UTF8&qid=1523989136&sr=1-25&keywords=nite+ize

I need to get some cross bars so I can get my kayaks out. When it comes to strapping them down, I have always used cam buckle tie downs. They haven’t failed me yet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9U5JN2/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?psc=1


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[bigguy02]

I went and played at the beach a little.

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[cctt]

Dam, now that's amazing. It was the biggest PITA putting the larger kayak up that it definitely discouraged me from going out more often. That Thule product is exactly what's needed. I may need to save up for it as it is more expensive than I was hoping. Also, I noticed that you crossed the wires in opposite directions, this is something I learned I need to do on the next one. Do you have a specific rope-tightening product you use to secure the rope to the front of the 4R? I was thinking of using something like these Nite Ize products instead of relying on my knot tying skills lol.
https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Alu...UTF8&qid=1523989136&sr=1-25&keywords=nite+ize

the kit comes with the strap with a locking pulley thing so you can adjust the length with a hook at the end. I just hook it to the front recovery points.

I always strap it down front and rear just in case. I don't want the kayak to fly off lol

 

[Friggin Idiot]

URD Exhaust install

 

[Bodhi327]

Gobi ladder

Pretty easy install

 

[dot_tom]

Those look great Tom! Can you post a link of where you got them from?

Thanks! https://www.arclightleds.com/ limited production. He has only made 40 sets so follow them on IG to get the next restock notice.

 

[jrandom]

trust me.. ive lectured her a shit ton of times.. i dont take it lightly either.. shes lucky it was just a curb and not a person or vehicle

I hope you live and she stays in Utah County.... else take away the 5000lb. 4runner and buy her a 1500lb. Smart FourTwo. Then if she does hit someone she is less likely to kill them. :

 

[toseeg]

Yeah, where is this? I'm always looking for a reason to explore BC.

Somewhere over here. About a km or so past where I took the pic the road is gone due to a massive washout however, so don't go driving there just yet.

 

[Seattle206]

Loaded up the 4Runner and took it out to the range.

 

[NoGaRunner]

Side track, notice you're in Cumming. I'll have to keep an eye out for you. I'm over in Canton, but frequent Cumming quite a good bit.

I’ll do the same around this area, as I’m rarely passing through Canton.

Lee