Roof Rack and Kayak cart/wheel recommendation? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dick fabulous · 09-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Rack depends on your vehicle. Transporting your yak upside down is the most stable and efficient method. Straight bars w/pads works best as long as vehicle is wide enough for the number of yaks you intend to put on it. Avoid cradles, rollers and such if possible for your situation.

solo · 09-23-2009, 09:12 PM

Its a Rav4

Useful Idiot · 09-24-2009, 10:13 AM

If you have the side rails on the rav 4 already, Thule makes a system that just clamps the cross bars right onto your existing side rails. Super easy. OEX has all the Thule stuff in stock, plus three different wheel carts, including the big inflatable sand tires.

Cruiser · 09-24-2009, 03:46 PM

Anybody tried the Thule Slipstream rack?

deepdvr · 09-24-2009, 04:09 PM

I have the slipstream xt and it works great. I have a very heavy yak, hobie outfitter, and it handles it perfectly. Its on a toyota sienna minivan on the factory crossbars. I'm happy with it.

solo · 09-24-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

If you have the side rails on the rav 4 already, Thule makes a system that just clamps the cross bars right onto your existing side rails. Super easy. OEX has all the Thule stuff in stock, plus three different wheel carts, including the big inflatable sand tires.

I have the factory cross rails, so which one do you recommend?

How about the

Malone SeaWing and the Stinger Loading Module

And the kayak wheels? i'm thinking the wheelz, seems like most people get that one.

crabkracker · 09-25-2009, 07:17 AM

I got a set of used yakima rack that would work with your factory rails. PM if your interested.

solo · 09-29-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah I was also thinking about the slip stream 887xt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRSzd...eature=related

Does any one have any other opinions on this rack?

MalibuJohnny · 09-30-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo

Yeah I was also thinking about the slip stream 887xt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRSzd...eature=related

Does any one have any other opinions on this rack?

Just got a VW Routan...wonder it this system will work? GREAT IDEA~

dick fabulous · 09-30-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo

Yeah I was also thinking about the slip stream 887xt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRSzd...eature=related

Does any one have any other opinions on this rack?

Do you want this so your kayak looks cool on it or are you hoping someone might 'borrow' your rack system while your paddling? That thing is way overkill like a 5 finger-hole bowling ball, not to mention you shouldn't drive fast or far. Still didn't consider the straight bar set-up? Do the right thing bro.

09-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#3
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	If you have the side rails on the rav 4 already, Thule makes a system that just clamps the cross bars right onto your existing side rails. Super easy. OEX has all the Thule stuff in stock, plus three different wheel carts, including the big inflatable sand tires. __________________

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09-22-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
dick fabulous Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 90	Rack depends on your vehicle. Transporting your yak upside down is the most stable and efficient method. Straight bars w/pads works best as long as vehicle is wide enough for the number of yaks you intend to put on it. Avoid cradles, rollers and such if possible for your situation.

09-23-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
solo Junior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 22	Its a Rav4

09-24-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
Cruiser Junior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	Anybody tried the Thule Slipstream rack?

09-24-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I have the slipstream xt and it works great. I have a very heavy yak, hobie outfitter, and it handles it perfectly. Its on a toyota sienna minivan on the factory crossbars. I'm happy with it.

09-25-2009, 07:17 AM	#7
crabkracker Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OC Posts: 23	I got a set of used yakima rack that would work with your factory rails. PM if your interested.

09-29-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
solo Junior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 22	Yeah I was also thinking about the slip stream 887xt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRSzd...eature=related Does any one have any other opinions on this rack?