Outback roof rack help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 06-11-2017, 08:55 PM

I have Malone universal roof rack for Ford Fusion with square tubing and fat pool noodles for padding. When I picked up my new to me Outback I realize the bottom is not flat like my Vibe is. I did manage to use tie downs to secure it without flipping it over to sit on the gunnels. But transporting it without flipping is this ok? Do I have to flip it over or do I need to look into carriers such as Rhino-Rack or other saddles. Those Thule hella's are rather pricey and prefer not to go down that road. Thanks for the help.

GTboosted · 06-14-2017, 04:13 PM

Hobie recommends flipping it over.

Heck, that's what I did with all my kayaks from Widernesss to Malibus. My PA goes on a trailer though.

Mahigeer · 06-14-2017, 08:59 PM

Flipping over works only if you don't have any item projecting above the side of the kayak.

Like a fish finder bracket, or a rod holder base.

The only problem I had with having the kayak in the "v" shape carrier, was the bolts of the carrier ding the roof.

For the new car I am getting the Thule Hullavator.

jbl_91762 · 06-14-2017, 09:47 PM

Thanks for late replies but I ended ordering me some saddles.

King Saba · 06-14-2017, 10:40 PM

Saddles are your best best anyways. They give maximum support and hold for your kayak.

goldenglory18 · 06-15-2017, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Saba

Saddles are your best best anyways. They give maximum support and hold for your kayak.

100+

BUT, for those that cant swing the cost of saddles or another kayak specific accessory, there is absolutely nothing wrong with transporting your boat upside down on a (basically) bare rack IF YOU STRAP IT DOWN CORRECTLY.

Two cinch straps in an upside down basket rig, and a safety strap for longer distances and I've never had a problem in my almost 10 years paddling...

Batmann · 06-15-2017, 12:48 PM

I use these on my Ford Focus with a Hobie Outback

https://www.thule.com/en-gb/au/sport...nd-set-_-13706

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06-11-2017, 08:55 PM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Outback roof rack help I have Malone universal roof rack for Ford Fusion with square tubing and fat pool noodles for padding. When I picked up my new to me Outback I realize the bottom is not flat like my Vibe is. I did manage to use tie downs to secure it without flipping it over to sit on the gunnels. But transporting it without flipping is this ok? Do I have to flip it over or do I need to look into carriers such as Rhino-Rack or other saddles. Those Thule hella's are rather pricey and prefer not to go down that road. Thanks for the help. Last edited by jbl_91762; 06-11-2017 at 09:14 PM.

06-14-2017, 04:13 PM	#2
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Hobie recommends flipping it over. Heck, that's what I did with all my kayaks from Widernesss to Malibus. My PA goes on a trailer though. __________________ -Beto

06-14-2017, 10:40 PM	#5
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Saddles are your best best anyways. They give maximum support and hold for your kayak. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

06-14-2017, 08:59 PM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Flipping over works only if you don't have any item projecting above the side of the kayak. Like a fish finder bracket, or a rod holder base. The only problem I had with having the kayak in the "v" shape carrier, was the bolts of the carrier ding the roof. For the new car I am getting the Thule Hullavator.

06-14-2017, 09:47 PM	#4
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Thanks for late replies but I ended ordering me some saddles.

06-15-2017, 12:48 PM	#7
Batmann Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 117	I use these on my Ford Focus with a Hobie Outback https://www.thule.com/en-gb/au/sport...nd-set-_-13706 Sent from my FRD-L04 using Tapatalk