Putting Kayak On Roof Of Car

It is really more about technique than strength so do.

Putting kayak on roof of car.

Leave the straps loose at this point as you may need to adjust this kayak after the second one is placed. Place the first kayak on the roof rack. Thread the straps through the front and back carry handles or toggles and secure each one to a tie down spot underneath your car either with a carabiner or a hook. I encourage you to watch the video to see how it works and why i think its the best kayak roof rack.

Then attach the strap to the buckle or ratchet and tighten until the straps are good and taut. To stap the kayak to the roof open both passenger doors. Throw the straps over the kayak and secure the straps. Grab the kayak at each end by the hull not the grab handles and lift the boat overhead.

This is the easiest way to get your heavy fishing kayak on top of your car or truck. Open your hood and tie some utility cord about 100 lb capacity to some metal parts of your car see picture below. Place a kayak on one side of the roof rack. Keep the kayak as far toward one side the driver s or passenger s side as you can.

Step 2 wrap one cam strap. Throw one end of the straps over the roof go around and toss that end through the passenger door. You can do this with a variety of tie down straps. With one person at each end carry the kayak by the grab handles and position it next to and parallel to your vehicle with the bow toward the front of the car.

Slide the kayak onto the roof rack with the cockpit facing upside down toward the roof of your car and center the cockpit of the kayak between the two bars of your car. You may need to try it in different positions to find the best way for your kayak to sit on the car. You should always tie down the bow and stern of your kayak especially if you are going to transport your kayak without a roof rack. Then it locks securely in place on top of the car.

For this video i am using kristie to show you just how easy it is to load your kayak on a car or suv. Put the business ends of the straps on the passenger seat behind the driver s seat. The easiest way to load a kayak onto a car is with two people. See how easy it is to load your kayak with the hullavator.