To transport 2 kayaks, were extra tie downs purchased?
2026397
Yes, it would be best to purchase two extra ropes/straps for the other side. However, it is typically not advised to use ratchet straps as they are extremely strong and can break plastic kayaks, and if you use the bow and stern line, that will provide you with more than enough strap strength.
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.
1558607
It comes with 2 tie down straps. And does work for 2 boards. Travel over 8 hrs on interstate and boards didn't move.
1261375
The Thule Stacker I bought came with 2 tie down straps. It allows me to strap down 2 kakaks - one each strap on the front and back stacker.
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!
1099560
You need to buy two sets if you want to haul two kayaks. Four j hooks total.
1284924
They may be required by law in some areas for safety reasons. In my application I have found I need the bow tie down. My 4Runner's cross bars set at maximum distance from each other are still pretty close. Consequently, unless I apply undue pressure to the straps, the kayak is going to shift, especially with crosswinds at highway speeds.
2205932
Yes. I have two sets of the racks to carry both kayaks. Simple installation, and they work very well with my 2014 outback
1299200
I did not purchase anything extra. But I used bungee cords to hold down the cargo bag.
78284
tie downs are NOT included. Also, the ones suggested by amazon to be sold with this are garbage.
147440
I have carried four and buying extra straps worked well. Mine were 6ft sit on top style kayaks
285328
Yes!! You get two complete sets of everything you need to mount 2 kayaks. These J racks mount to the Cross Bars on your Roof rack (the ones that go across your car from left to right NOT front to back). You get 2 sets (4) of the tie down Straps (these strap the kayak to the J racks), and 2 sets (4) of the tie down ropes w/steel hooks and 8 Rubber scratch guards (these tie the front and back of your Kayak to the front and back anchor points of your vehicle. The scratch guards slide up and down the ropes and you place them where the ropes would rub on the painted surfaces). These are excellent Quality and you cant beat this price for all that you get!
1862806
Yes, the straps to tie down the kayak are included and do a pretty good job. They held great in a 20+ mile trip each way up to 65 mph. They don't include bow and stern lines which might be needed with longer kayak (mine is 10' and I didn't need them on my Escape). However, they are inexpensive and I'm not sure how long they will last. When you need to replace them I would recommend ratchet tie-downs.
237488
Yes I did and they didn't fit my Emotion kayaks. Do you want them; you can have two for $25.00 and I'll send them to you, unused in brand-new condition. wes.smithjr@yahoo.com.
1283983
Any kayak shop will sell them. The should have one that ties around with padding on top and Velcro/ties on the bottom. I bought mine from my local kayak shop for about $25. I love these racks!!!
994248
Yes. Agree with the 2 other answers I see. You should not have an issue carrying two kayaks.
120565
You should be able to get two kayaks side-by-side.I use mine on a Ford Windstar minivan and could easily get two on my rack. Great Lakes makes a wedge for these racks that tilts them up at an angle to allow more room for more than one kayak.
173353
Two of the mounts will fit, but that's not the issue. It's about the combined width of two kayaks that sit on top of them vs the width of the roof rack.There are other systems specifically designed to mount two kayaks that may be a better way to go about it.