Which Racks work best? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wavster · 02-11-2008, 08:18 PM

I've got the yakima racks with the Hully Rollers. It makes for easy loading on my
Montero and with a bit of jerry rigging, I can load a 2nd kayak on the racks.

FYI, on the hully rollers, I use a piece of 1/4 in. particle board when the yak
is on the racks for an extended period so that the roller wheels don't dent the
hull.

Get your racks at Rack It! in San Diego. Their prices are the lowest I've seen.

Handymansd · 02-12-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wavster

Get your racks at Rack It! in San Diego. Their prices are the lowest I've seen.

Ditto! They have great customer service and they will help you find the rack or combination of rack components that will fit your needs best!

sdtangler · 02-12-2008, 11:41 AM

Double D's...lmao

Sorry I couldnt resist that one.

dorf · 02-12-2008, 01:02 PM

I have a Ford Explorer with factory rack. I added some pads and a couple of straps Toatl $50.00

mars · 02-12-2008, 05:04 PM

I have Yakimas too, though they’re the Outdoorsman(?) for the bed of my truck. I didn’t opt for any kayak attachments – I just throw it up on the racks. The hull gets dented from the cross bars. Probably not the best for the hull but I haven’t sunk yet.

Got them at REI. Took them off my Tacoma to put on my Tundra for a road trip a few years ago and found that the base that attaches to the rail of the truck bed was rusting (along with the hardware). Took them back to REI over a year later and they gave me a new set (return policy is why I bought them there in the first place).

Anyway, overall I like them. Thule has some decent racks as well.

02-12-2008, 01:02 PM	#4
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I have a Ford Explorer with factory rack. I added some pads and a couple of straps Toatl $50.00 __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

02-12-2008, 05:04 PM	#5
mars Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC SD Posts: 58	I have Yakimas too, though they’re the Outdoorsman(?) for the bed of my truck. I didn’t opt for any kayak attachments – I just throw it up on the racks. The hull gets dented from the cross bars. Probably not the best for the hull but I haven’t sunk yet. Got them at REI. Took them off my Tacoma to put on my Tundra for a road trip a few years ago and found that the base that attaches to the rail of the truck bed was rusting (along with the hardware). Took them back to REI over a year later and they gave me a new set (return policy is why I bought them there in the first place). Anyway, overall I like them. Thule has some decent racks as well. __________________ ------------------------------------

02-11-2008, 08:18 PM	#1
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I've got the yakima racks with the Hully Rollers. It makes for easy loading on my Montero and with a bit of jerry rigging, I can load a 2nd kayak on the racks. FYI, on the hully rollers, I use a piece of 1/4 in. particle board when the yak is on the racks for an extended period so that the roller wheels don't dent the hull. Get your racks at Rack It! in San Diego. Their prices are the lowest I've seen.

02-12-2008, 11:41 AM	#3
sdtangler Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North County Inland Posts: 76	Double D's...lmao Sorry I couldnt resist that one.