honda element owner help plz - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Oxbeast1210 · 01-21-2013, 04:52 PM

So i plan on getting my pa12 this coming weekend so
I can sell it . My issue is i dont want to spend the 300 for
The roof rack on my element if im only going to use it once.

I was wondering if anyone would lend me thier roof rack
For the weekend. I can leave some kind of collateral or
Pay rental fee if desired . I could also leave some cash
For you to hold untill I return the racks unharmed.
I dont need anything extra just the rack got everything else

They need to be thule or yakima because the oem racks only
Hold 70 lbs.

Thank you
Oscar

tacmik · 01-21-2013, 05:07 PM

What you might look into is renting an open type trailer from u haul. Last time I rented one it was like twenty bucks a day.

Oxbeast1210 · 01-21-2013, 05:13 PM

Thats a good idea would I be able to drop it off at a uhaul here or
Do i have to take it back to the shop i got it from?

Sdspeed · 01-21-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

Thats a good idea would I be able to drop it off at a uhaul here or
Do i have to take it back to the shop i got it from?

I've used u haul trucks and trailers a lot and one way trips have never been a problem. I never felt like I was getting soaked for taking it only one way. People move daily and never look back.

Iceman · 01-21-2013, 05:51 PM

personally I would just stick it on the OEM rack and not worry about it. Tie a bow and stern line for piece of mind.

Oxbeast1210 · 01-21-2013, 06:05 PM

You dont think the OEM weight capacity would be an issue?
The oem are half the price of the others

JarrodMc · 01-21-2013, 06:21 PM

my thule racks are only rated for 70lbs too.. you should be fine. just put a bow and stern strap like Iceman suggested or another strap across the bars.

Oxbeast1210 · 01-21-2013, 06:51 PM

That makes me feel better
Do you carry a PA on urs?
The yakima for the element are
Rated for 165.

catchnfish · 01-21-2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

personally I would just stick it on the OEM rack and not worry about it. Tie a bow and stern line for piece of mind.

x2
I hauled my pa14 on my scion with just the cheap soft racks which is pretty much nothing for a year no problem

Oxbeast1210 · 01-21-2013, 09:54 PM

Great thanks everyone

01-21-2013, 04:52 PM	#1
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	honda element owner help plz So i plan on getting my pa12 this coming weekend so I can sell it . My issue is i dont want to spend the 300 for The roof rack on my element if im only going to use it once. I was wondering if anyone would lend me thier roof rack For the weekend. I can leave some kind of collateral or Pay rental fee if desired . I could also leave some cash For you to hold untill I return the racks unharmed. I dont need anything extra just the rack got everything else They need to be thule or yakima because the oem racks only Hold 70 lbs. Thank you Oscar

01-21-2013, 05:07 PM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	What you might look into is renting an open type trailer from u haul. Last time I rented one it was like twenty bucks a day. __________________

01-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	personally I would just stick it on the OEM rack and not worry about it. Tie a bow and stern line for piece of mind. __________________

01-21-2013, 05:13 PM	#3
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Thats a good idea would I be able to drop it off at a uhaul here or Do i have to take it back to the shop i got it from?

01-21-2013, 06:05 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	You dont think the OEM weight capacity would be an issue? The oem are half the price of the others

01-21-2013, 06:21 PM	#7
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	my thule racks are only rated for 70lbs too.. you should be fine. just put a bow and stern strap like Iceman suggested or another strap across the bars.

01-21-2013, 06:51 PM	#8
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	That makes me feel better Do you carry a PA on urs? The yakima for the element are Rated for 165.

01-21-2013, 09:54 PM	#10
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Great thanks everyone