Once mounted, would I be able to carry two kayaks and maybe have them extend a little over the cab of the truck? Clearance is a problem at the rear.
1999317
I never installed mine, I didn't want to drill into my truck, but when you put it together the top piece of the crossbar has a short side and a tall side if you flip the bars it gives you extra clearance
1999318
I would think so. The cross bars are reversible to raise or lower the height of the rack. Depending on your truck, plenty of room to hang over. I use these on two Tundras and a Dodge Dakota and the loads always clear the cab. I was really not expecting much from these things because of the price and they are great!
285341
I'm not 100% sure. They can be moved on the cross member, but I think the width of your kayak would be the determining factor.
34235
I carry 2 kayaks (scupper pros) on mine Prius. The customer service from these guys is the best I have ever experienced. You can take the rack on and off your car in minutes and use it on any vehicle. It is a home run IMO
1865054
It might work, but I wouldn't recommend it. The canoe height (when on water) is much greater than a kayak and therefore it would overhang the base of the rack significantly. You would probably also need longer straps to go around a canoe instead of a kayak. I'd recommend the Thule canoe rack (http://www.amazon.com/Thule-579XT-Canoe-Mount-Carrier/dp/B0001HAC4Q) or just foam blocks. A Thule saddle carrier might also be a good option if you want one rack to carry a canoe or kayak.
1232813
I believe you could. The foam cushions the kayak when the straps are secured over it. The cushions hold good onto the vehicle without much motion at all. The kit comes with three straps. One for the middle and two for front and back.
1624959
Yes, but keep in mind that you have to buy 2 since this is meant to be used with a hitch rack on a pickup truck. It is also only a temporary installation for occasional use only. For a more permanent solution check out what Thule or Yakima has for your vehicle. With that in mind, I hauled two kayaks from Fla to Ohio using one of these on a pickup and they performed very well.
668846
I used it all last summer and transported it like you suggest, righside up. I have an Ocean kayak tandem sit on top kayak. There is no way I could transport on its side. It works great. Because my kayak is larger than most I have to use different straps than what came with the kit. Another thing to know is that it is designed to mount on after market crossbars not factory roof racks. I modified the mounts with u bolts to fit on my Jeep Commander roof rack.
994245
Yes, we use it to carry our two kayaks. One kayak has to tip on its side a little to fit in the bed of the truck but the part of the kayaks that rest on the carrier is more narrow so it works perfectly. One of our Kayaks is 14' and the other is 12', they are pretty wide (not the narrow sea kayaks) but fit well on this carrier.
1956250
If you have a roof rack you should be ok. When you strap the kayak down these buffers really compress, so the front and back of the kayak might bang on the front and back of the roof while driving if you don't have a rack, especially over bumps. In any case, you will need more straps than the ones that come with this setup.
1046594
Yes, but probably overkill. You could rig it with several 12' kayaks. Most people I see put kayaks on a roof rack. I have a 12' aluminum Starcraft with outboard on mine.
513788
It will be tough especially on the back rider. Besides being the steersman and "propeller" s/he has to bend their legs to the point where it may interfere with the paddling action. The person in the front can stretch their feet out into the front. I would recommend one kayak per, especially if you are any taller than 5'4" (seriously, seated your buttocks to soles of your feet extend 3 feet), it will be cramped. With gear, f'gettaboutit!
843056
Yes Sean we have rectangular Thule load bars and THEY WILL fit just center the oval-like opening over them and tighten them down well with your hand. I carry two kayaks one 8'6" and one 10'4" and they come with tons of straps and tie downs A very good purchase in my opinion but MUST have cross bars wont attach to factory roof racks for that buy J Cradles. BUT if you have load bars9Cross Bars) these are the best option for two kayaks, but if you only have one kayak i suggest ONE j cradle cheaper by 20-25 dollars, These are excellent however for 2 Kayaks and even highway and long trips So many tie downs and straps
1204445
With enough rope or ties, this rack should be plenty sufficient. There are various additional racks that you can buy that mount to the crossbars that are specific for kayaks.
690547
This is a fixed angle rod holder however I will say that I installed it on my wife's TINY Kayak and had no problem with clearance. The angle is more for ensuring your rod points out the back and not strait upwards...
556204
Yes. No problem, as long as the kayak is inflated enough so that the ends don't droop to the ground.
1420603
I've used this with one and two kayaks. The only problem i had was with the length of the screws holding the brackets on. The forward crossbar on my mountaineer was closer to the roof and the weight of the kayaks made the screw rub on the roof. My crossbars were flat and the brackets didn't fit that well. i made some modifications and it was pretty secure. Not a bad roof rack for the $$. I like the way this rack system folds down when not in use. I think the J racks are better by far but they're so pricey.
1105056
We have two of them, one in each state we live in. They work great....we travel with 16 feet of lumber with no problem on the truck and the the extension. they operate in two ways....short and tall....so they are very versatile. I dont see any problem with a 12' kayak. good luck