The carrier did not come with instructions for use. How does it fit onto the kayak with the straps?
1300223
Put the kayak on top of the carrier. Then string the strap through the carrier base. Over the years of using the carrier like you have purchased, it is best to use a bungee cord
1300224
I don't think it had instructions how to secure it. You kind of just have to loop the straps around the kayak and the carrier
1300225
I have the same question. Can't seem to figure out the straps to get them to hold. Carrier just keeps coming lose and goes it's own direction. Reading below suggests a bungee cord........for what I paid for two of these you'd think it would work.
1300226
I don't think it did. I looked at several pictures of kayaks on carriers. The carrier fits under the kayak about in the middle and the straps do not go all the way under the kayak they are threated thru the support tubes that touch the kayak and back up the same side then over the top, do the same on the other side and secure them over the top by snapping the ends together and pull the belts tight. This will hold the carrier tight up against the kayak I hope this helps.
1757065
Yes but it needs dome adapting before using...kayaks slip off do they need to be better secured with strapping or bungee cords. Lightweight easy to pack up!
1714591
I have a 12 foot ocean kayak. I fold up the cart and bungee it to the back.
461681
It hung WAY low. I modified the system by removing the hook from the pulley and bolting it to a 2x4, I attached the strap to the ends of the 2x4. It creates "D" shape with the straight part of the "D" being the 2x4 with the pulley,and the round part of the "D" being the strap shortened to fit snugly around your kayak. This mod took the kayak 30" closer to the ceiling.
323033
There's a little bit of upward flex, but I wouldn't expect enough to meet the "V" needs you describe. You'd really have to cinch your straps down to achieve that, and it would probably deform your kayak as well.
2278943
I can't remember exactly, but I remembered thinking "How could the kayak fit in that box?". In the bag, it can fit easy in even a small trunk will lots of extra room. Hope this helps
1168905
These all have the same flaws. Either you have to push it, or figure out a clever way to tie the straps on the the carrier AND kayak. That makes shorter trips a waste of effort, or time consuming. This model doesnt even have strap attachments on the carrier, and likely why there are no instructions(do it yourself). Some clever kid in college should spend time solving this problem and make some good $.... I dont understand how someone gets this thing through woods or uneven ground. I knew it was a trap at such a low price.
1264284
As noted previously, you need the backpack to use the kayak. I just put a tape measure to one of my folded kayaks: 25" (L) x 20" (W) x 7" (D). These measurements will vary a bit depending on how the kayak is folded.
1420606
I have used the rack with one kayak without any problems; however, I use a different set of straps that I preferred from previous use. I use the "Sea to Summit Solution Gear Tie Down Straps with Neoprene Buckle Cover (Pairs) - 15 Ft" which I purchased on Amazon some time ago.
793479
I have used this carrier kit for about a year to carry my kayak on a 20 minute journey each way to the lake and it has worked great. The kit contains 2 foam blocks that sit on the roof and then the kayak sits in the blocks. It also has ropes to secure to the front and back and straps that secure across the kayak and through the vehicle's interior. I have used this carrier kit on a Honda Insight and a Hyundai Sonata. The biggest challenge is finding the tie down spots on the vehicles front and rear but once you have that it's clear sailing.
2026398
For our 2 kayaks we did not purchase extra tie downs. Someone showed us a different way to put them on the rack but his way required to purchase of extra. We did it per the instructions & it worked just fine.
1825664
As with the two previous answers, you strap the cart to the kayak and pull with the lanyard handle that, hopefully, came attached to your kayak
621673
Instructions given are for use with the cargo carrier specified: one that has the slots through which the short end of strap attaches via the oval ring. If you have that carrier: at top of bag feed the long end of s strap under the buckle attached to the top of the bag and up through the second slot and down through the first slot. If done properly you can pull on the buckle end of the strap without the strap slipping and you can pull on the short end to tighten the strap. Repeat the process with the short- end after feeding the short-end of strap through oval ring. Place the ring through the slot in the carrier and tighten. If you're like me and have a different carrier, buy some ratcheting tie-downs and wrap them around the bag and carrier once filled. I think that is a better solution anyway as the rubber attachment points on the bag could tear out. The bag is waterproof and I'm satisfied with it.
986487
Get new straps from Home Depot. You want a ratchet type buckle that won't slip. They go around the kayak and under the rack bars. Don't forget to tie down front and back.
668845
We carry our kayaks hull down. This carrier looked as if it would carry hull down, and intended to use it that way, if we could have attached it to our rack.
562916
It should work fine, you may have to bend the fastening hooks or create a sling for the kayak.
786879
Several variables, of course, but I would guess about 40 inches. Shortening the straps could shorten the distance. Initially, allow for some stretching of the ropes. I put the kayak up, just clearing the door and a couple of days later the door hit the kayak. Good luck...