Loading a Kayak

[Murray]

Originally Posted by steve999

Also check out the Yakima boatloader. It's a pole inside the roof top cross bar that extends out to the side of your car, so you can load from the side, one end at a time. May be better for a car that doesn't have a hatch back, or an SUV with a big spoiler on the roof like my 4Runner.

Also be aware that the side loading options are better if you parallel park, whereas the end loading options are better if you park in a lot.

I have Thule racks with telescopic pole inside front rack. Seems a bit weak for my outback. If anyone is using it, let me know. Hate to see my yak come crashing down on the side of my car if extension gives way.