Post by: Westside88 on May 30, 2017, 09:43:41 PM
Post by: Westside88 on May 31, 2017, 06:55:11 AM
Post by: Okanagan on May 31, 2017, 07:50:53 AM
Foam block tip: The foam blocks gradually slide out from between roof and kayak while you drive unless you strap the foam block to the boat, and then the boat to the roof of the car. Run cinch straps through the channels in the foam block and around the kayak. Use separate straps to tie the unit of boat and foam blocks to the vehicle. For short drives in decent summer weather, I ran the hold down straps inside the car with the doors open, then closed the doors. Careful with cinching if you do this because it is easy to tear the rubber door molding. Roof racks are way superior but until you get some...
Now I have Rino roof bars on my 4x4 and use the same foam blocks on the bars. There are better systems that cost a LOT more but mine works.
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 31, 2017, 08:11:11 AM
If you have crossmembers on your roof rack then I've found these to work very well... you can find them for $50 for a pair (4 units.) You have to remember to strap to the main roof rack system (not just the crossmember,) but they work great and are very easy to mount, load and unload.
I just hauled my sons' 2 ten foot fishing kayaks 4 hours on the interstate with pvc pipes as crossmembers! Tied in hard to the side bars and secured to the front and back, but still. (That was yesterday!) You can mount them to many interesting things. Very handy. Even for storage at home if you're creative!
Post by: Westside88 on May 31, 2017, 09:03:57 AM
I've also got two kayaks and two vehicles. To get me by till I bought a rack, I used the foam blocks with a V on one side for the boat hull and a groove intended to fit over a rack bar on the other side.
Foam block tip: The foam blocks gradually slide out from between roof and kayak while you drive unless you strap the foam block to the boat, and then the boat to the roof of the car. Run cinch straps through the channels in the foam block and around the kayak. Use separate straps to tie the unit of boat and foam blocks to the vehicle. For short drives in decent summer weather, I ran the hold down straps inside the car with the doors open, then closed the doors. Careful with cinching if you do this because it is easy to tear the rubber door molding. Roof racks are way superior but until you get some...
Now I have Rino roof bars on my 4x4 and use the same foam blocks on the bars. There are better systems that cost a LOT more but mine works.
Where did you get the foam blocks? It has a rack but no crossbars yet. The blocks might be good for a setup involving my pickup bed
Post by: Westside88 on May 31, 2017, 09:05:17 AM
(https://sep.yimg.com/ay/orsracksdirect/thule-hull-a-port-kayak-rack-834-34.png)This looks like a good setup. I have a rack, but no crossbars yet. Where did you purchase these?
If you have crossmembers on your roof rack then I've found these to work very well... you can find them for $50 for a pair (4 units.) You have to remember to strap to the main roof rack system (not just the crossmember,) but they work great and are very easy to mount, load and unload.
I just hauled my sons' 2 ten foot fishing kayaks 4 hours on the interstate with pvc pipes as crossmembers! Tied in hard to the side bars and secured to the front and back, but still. (That was yesterday!) You can mount them to many interesting things. Very handy. Even for storage at home if you're creative!
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 31, 2017, 09:42:14 AM
There are other good designs for wood and aluminum racks that can hold up to 5 kayaks for the truck bed, maybe double that for a trailer. Interweb and a jigsaw!
The foam blocks will work well inside the roof rack rails, but usually for one boat.
Post by: follow maggie on June 01, 2017, 04:23:52 PM
Post by: Okanagan on June 01, 2017, 04:58:24 PM
I've also got two kayaks and two vehicles. To get me by till I bought a rack, I used the foam blocks with a V on one side for the boat hull and a groove intended to fit over a rack bar on the other side.
Foam block tip: The foam blocks gradually slide out from between roof and kayak while you drive unless you strap the foam block to the boat, and then the boat to the roof of the car. Run cinch straps through the channels in the foam block and around the kayak. Use separate straps to tie the unit of boat and foam blocks to the vehicle. For short drives in decent summer weather, I ran the hold down straps inside the car with the doors open, then closed the doors. Careful with cinching if you do this because it is easy to tear the rubber door molding. Roof racks are way superior but until you get some...
Now I have Rino roof bars on my 4x4 and use the same foam blocks on the bars. There are better systems that cost a LOT more but mine works.
Where did you get the foam blocks? It has a rack but no crossbars yet. The blocks might be good for a setup involving my pickup bed
Below is a link to the shape of blocks that I use. I bought mine as blocks onely, not a kit, at Western Canoe and Kayak, in Abbotsford, BC.
https://www.amazon.com/seattle-Sports-Universal-Carrier-18-Inch/dp/B000982DV2/ref=pd_sbs_468_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000982DV2&pd_rd_r=NJQKSQEDEB20MD8YSJ19&pd_rd_w=JU9PR&pd_rd_wg=y7EEc&psc=1&refRID=NJQKSQEDEB20MD8YSJ19
Post by: Westside88 on June 05, 2017, 08:41:51 PM
Post by: Hunter mike on June 05, 2017, 08:53:20 PM
The best straps I've found are Dakine brand - heavy duty and I've had the same 2 pair for years.