THULE roof Racks for a Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fredsoller · 07-08-2011, 04:04 PM

I use a Hull-a-port pro on a Honda Civic to haul a Malibu X-13 all around mountain lakes in Oregon. Moved to AZ 6 mo ago and the yak made the 1400 mile trip just fine. Great, secure carrier. Picked up a Glide and Slide on the cheap and I'm sure it'll work fine, too...just haven't told the little Mrs about the 2nd yak plan.

Phatford · 07-08-2011, 06:01 PM

Wow thank you guys for posting up... Yeah I am definately getting a THULE rack, especially since I haven't seen a "I lost my boat because of a Thule rack" ha ha

The one thing I was thinking was that on an Aveo it is pretty narrow, so I would have to tilt the kayak if I wanted two up there right? (I know some of you are thinking, thats more weight above the rack than below). ha ha....

Are the racks really that noisy that you need the deflector? Or is that a car by car basis?

Thanks again guys!

RedSledTeam · 07-08-2011, 07:03 PM

I use Yakima racks, mako saddles, hulley rollers and the hullraisers on top of my old Pathfinder....

roby · 07-08-2011, 07:29 PM

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The one thing I was thinking was that on an Aveo it is pretty narrow, so I would have to tilt the kayak if I wanted two up there right? (I know some of you are thinking, thats more weight above the rack than below). ha ha....

The bar can extend past your car...

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Are the racks really that noisy that you need the deflector? Or is that a car by car basis?

Try using the rack without a deflector first. It's a simple add on that you can put on afterwards.

FYI: the Thule website has a "fit guide" section. I linked it below...

http://www.thule.com/fitguide/index....n-US&Market=US

Phatford · 07-08-2011, 11:20 PM

Thank you Yes I kind of thought about having it wider but I am dumb enough to keep bumping into anything sticking out all the time and since the rack will always be on the car... I think I have to go with whatever fits...

I did go to the Thule website and believe it or not Today they changed it and discontinued the one I thought I was going to buy and they added prices to the website which is cool... ha ha

The problem with their fit guide is that it is strictly for the car.... I wanted to know what worked for our style kayaks too.... I guess there isn't a huge difference?

I think I am set on buying the aero bars and the kayak mounts that tilt the kayak. I can't see any real difference in the bases?

Again thank you guys you helped me out a lot.

Lets_Fish · 07-09-2011, 06:21 AM

If you plan on loading your yak upside down, you will only need to purchase the cross bars, four "bases", some type of padding for cross bar and tie downs.

I have a set of Thule's on my F-150 with two pairs of the Glide & Set to carry two yaks. As with any kayak the hulls differ so placing equal amounts of pressure onto the "rack" is difficult. I also have a wagon that has a Inno rack. It came with large form blocks & a cable that lets you "lock" the yak to the rack, but once again hull design comes into play using those blocks. I purchased a set of foam surfboard pads and placed those over the cross bars. Now when I load the yak onto the wagon I load it upside down.

As for noise, the racks do add some to it. You will also have a decrease in gas mileage. I do not have the fairing on either of my vehicles but have been thinking of purchasing one for my wagon since I use it more hoping to increase mileage and reduce noise.

07-09-2011, 06:21 AM	#6
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Save some $$$ If you plan on loading your yak upside down, you will only need to purchase the cross bars, four "bases", some type of padding for cross bar and tie downs. I have a set of Thule's on my F-150 with two pairs of the Glide & Set to carry two yaks. As with any kayak the hulls differ so placing equal amounts of pressure onto the "rack" is difficult. I also have a wagon that has a Inno rack. It came with large form blocks & a cable that lets you "lock" the yak to the rack, but once again hull design comes into play using those blocks. I purchased a set of foam surfboard pads and placed those over the cross bars. Now when I load the yak onto the wagon I load it upside down. As for noise, the racks do add some to it. You will also have a decrease in gas mileage. I do not have the fairing on either of my vehicles but have been thinking of purchasing one for my wagon since I use it more hoping to increase mileage and reduce noise.

07-08-2011, 04:04 PM	#1
fredsoller Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany, OR & El Tuito MX Posts: 6	I use a Hull-a-port pro on a Honda Civic to haul a Malibu X-13 all around mountain lakes in Oregon. Moved to AZ 6 mo ago and the yak made the 1400 mile trip just fine. Great, secure carrier. Picked up a Glide and Slide on the cheap and I'm sure it'll work fine, too...just haven't told the little Mrs about the 2nd yak plan.

07-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Wow thank you guys for posting up... Yeah I am definately getting a THULE rack, especially since I haven't seen a "I lost my boat because of a Thule rack" ha ha The one thing I was thinking was that on an Aveo it is pretty narrow, so I would have to tilt the kayak if I wanted two up there right? (I know some of you are thinking, thats more weight above the rack than below). ha ha.... Are the racks really that noisy that you need the deflector? Or is that a car by car basis? Thanks again guys!

07-08-2011, 11:20 PM	#5
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Thank you Yes I kind of thought about having it wider but I am dumb enough to keep bumping into anything sticking out all the time and since the rack will always be on the car... I think I have to go with whatever fits... I did go to the Thule website and believe it or not Today they changed it and discontinued the one I thought I was going to buy and they added prices to the website which is cool... ha ha The problem with their fit guide is that it is strictly for the car.... I wanted to know what worked for our style kayaks too.... I guess there isn't a huge difference? I think I am set on buying the aero bars and the kayak mounts that tilt the kayak. I can't see any real difference in the bases? Again thank you guys you helped me out a lot.