hauling 2 kayaks rooftop? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 04-09-2013, 03:05 PM

Anyone hauling 2 kayaks rooftop? I might add a 2nd one to the arsenal this summer and looking at ways to get both up there. I drive a 3rd gen 4Runner and currently use the 33" wide OEM rack and straps. Any input, tips, tricks anyone could share?

RedSledTeam · 04-09-2013, 04:34 PM

It all depends on what make of kayak you're haulin'... here's a Revo, an Outfitter and a Torque all on an '87 Pathfinder. The racks are Yakima with Mako saddles in the middle and 2 Yakima Hull Raisers on the sides:
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Hogstir · 04-09-2013, 04:45 PM

I used to stack 2 Mini X kayaks on top of each other on my jeep. Just depends on the kayaks.

packeryakker · 04-09-2013, 06:31 PM

My brother and I double deck our yaks all the time. He has a PA 12 and I peddle an outback. his goes on first keel down and mine goes on top keel up. Each are strapped down individually to the rack. We drive 180-250 miles round trip depending on where we go and have never had a problem. If I can find a pic I will post one up.

I drive a Suburban and he drives a wrangler we have done it on both, carrying the yaks I mean.

FishNinjaY · 04-09-2013, 08:41 PM

I carry a Hobie Oasis Tandem (14.5Ft), and a Malibu Mini-X on my roof rack, side-by-side. It's a bit wide on my Honda Accord roof, but it works fine. I have the Hully-Roller and Mako saddles for the long Hobie. For the mini-X, I just have the Yakima Landshark saddles since the mini-X is light enough to just toss up there. I'll post a pic later, since it's already dark outside.

BUT.. for my year Honda Accord, I'm supposed to use a 48" crossbar, but mine are 55", so it works for me.

jorluivil · 04-09-2013, 09:20 PM

You can load one right side up and put the second one upside down on top of the one that's right side up, right?

FishNinjaY · 04-10-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

I carry a Hobie Oasis Tandem (14.5Ft), and a Malibu Mini-X on my roof rack, side-by-side. It's a bit wide on my Honda Accord roof, but it works fine. I have the Hully-Roller and Mako saddles for the long Hobie. For the mini-X, I just have the Yakima Landshark saddles since the mini-X is light enough to just toss up there. I'll post a pic later, since it's already dark outside.

BUT.. for my year Honda Accord, I'm supposed to use a 48" crossbar, but mine are 55", so it works for me.

Here's my roof.. if anyone's interested, I can snap a pic of it fully loaded next time I take both yaks out.. but you get the idea.

04-09-2013, 03:05 PM	#1
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	hauling 2 kayaks rooftop? Anyone hauling 2 kayaks rooftop? I might add a 2nd one to the arsenal this summer and looking at ways to get both up there. I drive a 3rd gen 4Runner and currently use the 33" wide OEM rack and straps. Any input, tips, tricks anyone could share? __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

04-09-2013, 04:34 PM	#2
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Here's 3 on top... It all depends on what make of kayak you're haulin'... here's a Revo, an Outfitter and a Torque all on an '87 Pathfinder. The racks are Yakima with Mako saddles in the middle and 2 Yakima Hull Raisers on the sides: DSC00374.jpg

04-09-2013, 09:20 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	You can load one right side up and put the second one upside down on top of the one that's right side up, right? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-09-2013, 04:45 PM	#3
Hogstir Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 33	I used to stack 2 Mini X kayaks on top of each other on my jeep. Just depends on the kayaks.

04-09-2013, 06:31 PM	#4
packeryakker Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Victorville Posts: 61	My brother and I double deck our yaks all the time. He has a PA 12 and I peddle an outback. his goes on first keel down and mine goes on top keel up. Each are strapped down individually to the rack. We drive 180-250 miles round trip depending on where we go and have never had a problem. If I can find a pic I will post one up. I drive a Suburban and he drives a wrangler we have done it on both, carrying the yaks I mean.

04-09-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I carry a Hobie Oasis Tandem (14.5Ft), and a Malibu Mini-X on my roof rack, side-by-side. It's a bit wide on my Honda Accord roof, but it works fine. I have the Hully-Roller and Mako saddles for the long Hobie. For the mini-X, I just have the Yakima Landshark saddles since the mini-X is light enough to just toss up there. I'll post a pic later, since it's already dark outside. BUT.. for my year Honda Accord, I'm supposed to use a 48" crossbar, but mine are 55", so it works for me.