What is the maximum load for that bar? my kayak weighs 140 pounds. Also, does the T swivels? there is a video on youtube that suggests so. THANKS!
591339
It will easily carry 350 lbs plus and yes it does swivel make loading kayaks and other boats a breeze. Great product would buy again
591340
Don't think this particular canoe loader was designed for that much weight. My kayak is 85 lbs, and the bungee cord that holds it on probably is at it's limit. The problem isn't normal driving. Its emergency turns, panic stops stops. I put a ratchet strap at mid point in my pick up and another one on the roof rack.
591341
I use it to haul an 80 lb canoe. It holds it no problem. I'm not sure about 140lb though. Good luck with that.
591342
i really dont remember what the weight is , but i have a large canue at it works great, yes it does swivel nice and easy.
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.
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
1120980
Mine moves 140 degrees, how does one use it without the swivel mount? I must have missed something in the box because all mine does is swivel. it works fine, I'd be concerned by the plastic breaking if it didn't swivel - at 1st i thought it would break because it is plastic and so much weight and force is put on it - but this thing is quite strong.
2136651
Ours is holding 2x 12' kayaks with no problem, so at least &gt;150-200 lbs.
696848
Instructions indicate 120lbs. I installed two. My kayaks weight about 65 lbs each. Hint: When its time to thread the rope thru the pulleys check out utube videos. Instructions not very clear about rope threading and this is most import part of the process. Otherwise this unit works fine.
1066487
I have trouble with it on my 65lb 17' canoe. It keeps flopping over or twisting. Also, don't put much air in the tires, maybe 10lb. I had a tire explode when I had too much air in it.
85832
I'm 5'8'' and the one kayak I haul around is about 62lbs. I have a Jeep Liberty, with the racks it's about 72-ish inches. When the loaders were working properly - suction cups secure, and the track not hanging up - I didn't have any problems loading it or getting it into the cradles. However, I do carry around a small step stool with me. Once the loaders are at the top, I get on the step stool to push the kayak into the cradles.
2238215
Since most kayaks weigh 40 -60 lbs or more, you should have a few of the screws of each bracket in support beams or 2x4 studs if on the side wall. On my garage wall I used a stud finder to locate the studs. Some screws where possible, went into the studs, the others went into the sheet rock with molly bolts (sheet rock screws).
1152675
I have 67lb Kayak and it's perfect. Supports are vee and may not work well on flat bottom. I think 130lbs would be ok.
1114958
The width would be close I've never tried to set mine on its side, The sides do extend wide enough to carry a sheet of plywood which is about 4 feet wide.It's strong enough to carry to regular kayaks, I thought the weight capacity was listed in their ad somewhere? 200lbs?
1529502
Hey. So my sister and I have done tandem on this board. Together we weighed about 330 and it was hard to use the board(the balancing part was super hard). The board sunk deep in he water but it did not flow over the top of the board. I suggest getting a taller board closer to 12 feet that can handle more weight.
51464
I am 5' 4" and have a SUP that weighs 22 lbs. I am able to balance the SUP on my head, tilt one end higher and rest it on the rack while I walk backwards to get the rest of the board on the rack. I don't know if I would be able to do that with a board that weighs twice as much but you may be stronger and taller than I am. I prefer to load our two boards when the two of us can help with the process. It is possible alone.
552132
Sorry, I did not put any real strain on it other than as a strap for hanging a 60# kayak off the wall. Suggest you contact the manufacturer to get load limit/working load data. This stuff is strong, but since I don't have a clue what you are going to stress it to.....
2259430
I cannot speak to Hobie kayaks, but I have a two person tandem ocean style kayak that is 90 pounds, and it holds just fine. The straps are provided, but you don't really need them to hold the kayak in place unless you are expecting an earthquake. The rack is very solid and stable
149584
i have 2 sea kayaks, 15 and 17 feet long. they weigh between 50 and 60 pounds. i have never had any trouble either with the length or wieght of the boats.
979687
Yes, it swivels about 270 degree arch for me. Am sure if there is space behind our bar it will do a full spin.