Roof Racks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

brotherp · 01-27-2011, 07:13 PM

Does anyone know if there are any kayak racks that attach to the factory roof racks? I have an FJ Crusier and it has a rack just wondered if there is something I can attach to make it easier to carry.

Thanks,
Tony

wiredantz · 01-27-2011, 07:42 PM

yes, i have a minivan and its a pain to put them up high. I bought the cross bars from ebay it came out to like 80 dollars it was a good deal and just use the ones made for the car.

The easiest and most expensive method is the Hullavator made from thule, once you have the factory racks installed.

Another option is to use the wheeleez and tie it the cross bars to push the kayak up

like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC36CZHfMwo

or just open the side door find the sweet middle spot on your kayak and put one end on the roof and as your pushing the kayak on the roof put one step on the inside of the car where you opened the door to finish putting it up.
If you have only one kayak get the round/oval foam pads that wrap around your cross bars and put your kayak face down.

bus kid · 01-27-2011, 07:52 PM

http://www.thule.com/en/US/FitGuide.aspx#

or

http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo...artnum=THTFJ07

Jimmyz123 · 01-27-2011, 08:07 PM

http://www.discountramps.com/roof-bars.htm

For those that are looking for racks these may help, you can still get the Yakima racks if you like. The Monroe J style racks, and the cradle racks are designed to fit all styles of cross bars. I have a 97 Ford Explorer and they work on the factory installed racks.

01-27-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
brotherp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 31	Roof Racks Does anyone know if there are any kayak racks that attach to the factory roof racks? I have an FJ Crusier and it has a rack just wondered if there is something I can attach to make it easier to carry. Thanks, Tony

01-27-2011, 07:52 PM	#3
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01-27-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	yes, i have a minivan and its a pain to put them up high. I bought the cross bars from ebay it came out to like 80 dollars it was a good deal and just use the ones made for the car. The easiest and most expensive method is the Hullavator made from thule, once you have the factory racks installed. Another option is to use the wheeleez and tie it the cross bars to push the kayak up like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC36CZHfMwo or just open the side door find the sweet middle spot on your kayak and put one end on the roof and as your pushing the kayak on the roof put one step on the inside of the car where you opened the door to finish putting it up. If you have only one kayak get the round/oval foam pads that wrap around your cross bars and put your kayak face down.

01-27-2011, 08:07 PM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	http://www.discountramps.com/roof-bars.htm For those that are looking for racks these may help, you can still get the Yakima racks if you like. The Monroe J style racks, and the cradle racks are designed to fit all styles of cross bars. I have a 97 Ford Explorer and they work on the factory installed racks.