Can this cart be used on the trunk of my car to roll my kayak to the roof of my car? I've seen these used in videos to load the kayak.
1860869
I don't think that's what it's built for.You can maybe search for videos on how to do that. I see the length of the kayak and the removal of wheels to be difficult after you succeed in getting it on top of the car.
1860870
Hard to keep it attached to the kayak when on uneven surfaces. I would say no
1860871
Nope. This is just for ground transport.It would not work for any kind of trunk rolling....at all.
1860872
I don't think this could be used in this fashion. Possible, but doesn't seem at all practical. I use the large size pool "noodles" to move my yak from trunk to roof. Works like a charm . I use two, one gets me to the roof and then add the second to the back end. Just roll the yak on the noodle. I leave them in place to protect the roof for tie-down.
1860873
I don't think this one would work well for that because it folds up. When you go to slide the kayak across it, it would fold up on you. I've had it happen when I'm loading my kayak on it. I have to place the kayak on it, not slide it across.
477317
I can tell you that this kayak/canoe should fit in the trunk of your car. I own a Chevy Malibu and when deflated it fits in the trunk with ease, even when I don't roll it up that well. I imagine it would not be an issue fitting it in smaller cars as well. The hard part for me is fitting paddles and fishing poles in my car. One thing I would recommend buying to go with this is a tarp to put in your trunk with it... When you take it out of the water, it will be wet and if you deflate it on grass or sand it tends to stick to the kayak/canoe. I keep the tarp in my trunk to ensure that my car doesn't get messy. The tarp is a cheap purchase and saves a lot of cleanup time. I hope this helps!
1638181
I primarily use it on the bumper of an RV, so I'm not sure if a car trunk can open. When I use it on my pickup truck, it must be removed to drop the tailgate. Removal is pretty easy, and it is the best bike rack I've used.
2248319
Thank you, I see no problem attaching the hoist to the trolley. My problem is I see no place to hook the cable back to the hoist? To use this on a rolling trolley with a double line lift the cable has to go down and back up than hook to the bottom of the hoist. am I missing something in the picture?
342932
We have a Subaru Outback which has both horizontal and vertical racks so this was no problem for us. So if you car does not have either or both of these racks, then yes, you will have to have them installed for this kayak carrier. BTW, this carrier is an excellent product which my husband had no problem putting together and installing on our racks. We have used it several times since purchasing it last summer (2013) and are very happy with its quality.
1541036
NO, will not fit in or on my kayak, I like it because it,s easy to roll on soft sand. Since I don't expect to use the cart until I come backto the launch point no problem leaving it in truck.Jim Baldwin
838148
Yes it will work. I bought two additional flexible connections tie downs at a hardware store to help hold the cart in place when I roil over deep sand. I use the belt that is attached to the cart as a front support and the two additional flex connections in the back to hold the cart in place. You attach the cart in the middle of the kayak then when you lift the front of the kayak the weight is balanced so as you pull it you are not then holding up the full weight of the kayak because it is being balanced by the cart. I open the cart up set it next to the kayak then lift the front of the kayak and set it on the cart tie it in place and you are ready to go.
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You can if the roof rails have space under them (so the strap still is against the car roof). If the strap that anchors to the car has to be over the rails so that the pads are floating I probably wouldn't do it as that would be a lot of force coming up under the boards. Another issue though (even when pads are flat against roof) is the pressure the roof rails put on the boards. It's not an issue if you're only using one of the racks so that you can have the board(s) resting between the rails, but when using both (so boards are side by side) it means that you're going to have the sides of the boards sitting on top of the roof rails which is a lot of focused pressure after being adequately strapped down. You can if the roof rails have space under them (so the strap still is against the car roof). If the strap that anchors to the car has to be over the rails so that the pads are floating I probably wouldn't do it as that would be a lot of force coming up under the boards. Another issue though (even when pads are flat against roof) is the pressure the roof rails put on the boards. It's not an issue if you're only using one of the racks so that you can have the board(s) resting between the rails, but when using both (so boards are side by side) it means that you're going to have the sides of... » Read More You can if the roof rails have space under them (so the strap still is against the car roof). If the strap that anchors to the car has to be over the rails so that the pads are floating I probably wouldn't do it as that would be a lot of force coming up under the boards. Another issue though (even when pads are flat against roof) is the pressure the roof rails put on the boards. It's not an issue if you're only using one of the racks so that you can have the board(s) resting between the rails, but when using both (so boards are side by side) it means that you're going to have the sides of the boards sitting on top of the roof rails which is a lot of focused pressure after being adequately strapped down. « Show Less
1151951
Although I have no direct experience with this particular situation, I would not encourage you to use this cart on rough terrain. For that you would need larger wheels, designed for the purpose. This cart is built to roll on pavement and floors, and to hold squared items like boxes, crates and cases. When I use it for odd-shaped items I have to strap them down with bungee cords. For rough terrain, the larger the wheels, the smoother the ride.
1711675
I put the Universal roof J racks on my SUV and I love them. had a different kind before and I hated them. Our kayaks laid on a sponge thing before and I hated them but I love the universal Roof J rack. I'm sure they would work on track crossbars
564634
Yes. It's two "pairs" so you can load two kayaks (one from each side of the car).
1066485
the cart is not very wide, and is designed for a kayak or canoe. If the bottom is flat, it should be OK, but the strap may not be long enough
1179421
We only used it for carrying pole vault poles which are not as heavy as a cargo carrier could get. A cargo carrier also will present more wind resistance and forces associated with that resistance as a function of how fast your are driving. I would consider installing a tow hitch followed by a metal basket that mounts in the tow hitch. This would be easier to load up and won't damage your roof. http://www.jcwhitney.com/curt-class-iii-receiver-hitchesfor-use-with-small-campers-boathorse-trailers/p2011910.jcwx?filterid=c2309d2171u0j1
75968
I use mine to haul Yeti ice chest. I have not had any problems at all including pulling it up and down stairs. It is a very sturdy cart.
2269696
I have a question... sorry for ignorance... I want to use these with a cargo bag (rather than a hard shelled case)... does the bag sit on the van roof and just strap down on all four sides... or does it sit on these cross bars (If it sat on the cross bars... it won't lay on a nice flat surface). Picture on bag box I bought shows laying on roof strapped to bars. But is roof strong enough to hold the bag?
591663
I attached my kayak carriers onto it with no problem. They are not Honda racks. I don't know if this helps you or not. They are simply 2 bars that go across the top of the car.
1179424
I wouldn't put anything that requires stability. When I carried my kayak on it, it wouldn't really work well without a strap from the front and the rear of the kayak. A cargo carrier seems like a dangerous proposition with this carrier and I would highly advise against it.This is mostly designed to keep a solid object from damaging your car, not truly securing something.