Kayak car rack assist - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPukaShell · 06-04-2017, 03:54 PM

I watched a guy load his Outback by himself using the Yakima bar extender. He extended the bar on the front rack and lifted the front of the Outback on to the bar. He had a little bungie or something to keep it from sliding off. Then went to the back and lifted it on. Look on Youtube and there are examples.

Mahigeer · 06-04-2017, 04:22 PM

Defjack uses the extender and he makes it looks easy. He is in good shape for his age.

I am waiting to hear from Andy so I can go to OEX to pickup my Thule Helluvator. Not cheap since I had to buy Thule cross bars too, so I can use the Helluvator.

I will post about it.

Since it will store the kayak on one side, there will be room for a roof carrier on the other part of the roof. If needed, I hope there is enough room inside the cab for my gear for Baja, so I don't need the roof carrier.

There are many YouTube posts.

Dave Legacy · 06-04-2017, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Defjack uses the extender and he makes it looks easy. He is in good shape for his age.

I am waiting to hear from Andy so I can go to OEX to pickup my Thule Helluvator. Not cheap since I had to buy Thule cross bars too, so I can use the Helluvator.

I will post about it.

Since it will store the kayak on one side, there will be room for a roof carrier on the other part of the roof. If needed, I hope there is enough room inside the cab for my gear for Baja, so I don't need the roof carrier.

There are many YouTube posts.

Gonna do one of the narrow roof boxes? I have a Yakima Skybox 21 and when it's up there nothing else will fit next to it, but I'm also using factory crossbars which tend to be narrower than aftermarket. The Yakima Rocketpod looks good for your application.

Mahigeer · 06-04-2017, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

Gonna do one of the narrow roof boxes? I have a Yakima Skybox 21 and when it's up there nothing else will fit next to it, but I'm also using factory crossbars which tend to be narrower than aftermarket. The Yakima Rocketpod looks good for your application.

Long ago, I got a soft roof carrier for a fishing trip to up north. I have not used it since!

And thanks for the tip about the Hullavator.

Dave Legacy · 06-04-2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Long ago, I got a soft roof carrier for a fishing trip to up north. I have not used it since!

And thanks for the tip about the Hullavator.

I'm glad to have been helpful. =)

Mahigeer · 06-05-2017, 05:50 AM

Rather than me trying to paint a picture, I recommend to check out YouTube for many posts.

Since the kayak sits in a clam style bracket, one unit per kayak. It can not be used only for lifting.

Thus, to have two kayaks, one would need two Hullavator. However, if a long enough cross bar is used, one set is all one needs.

Denis_Ruso · 06-05-2017, 07:44 AM

back seats folded down, hatch open and http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...FU1ufgodZCwOyw

06-05-2017, 07:44 AM	#7
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	back seats folded down, hatch open and http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...FU1ufgodZCwOyw __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

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06-04-2017, 03:54 PM	#1
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	I watched a guy load his Outback by himself using the Yakima bar extender. He extended the bar on the front rack and lifted the front of the Outback on to the bar. He had a little bungie or something to keep it from sliding off. Then went to the back and lifted it on. Look on Youtube and there are examples.

06-04-2017, 04:22 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Defjack uses the extender and he makes it looks easy. He is in good shape for his age. I am waiting to hear from Andy so I can go to OEX to pickup my Thule Helluvator. Not cheap since I had to buy Thule cross bars too, so I can use the Helluvator. I will post about it. Since it will store the kayak on one side, there will be room for a roof carrier on the other part of the roof. If needed, I hope there is enough room inside the cab for my gear for Baja, so I don't need the roof carrier. There are many YouTube posts.

06-05-2017, 05:50 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Rather than me trying to paint a picture, I recommend to check out YouTube for many posts. Since the kayak sits in a clam style bracket, one unit per kayak. It can not be used only for lifting. Thus, to have two kayaks, one would need two Hullavator. However, if a long enough cross bar is used, one set is all one needs.