How to attach a kayak to a car roof rack

You might have to use a long slab of wood if the kayak is heavy. This is to protect both your canoe and your car from getting scratched. Factory-installed or aftermarket car roof racks allow for up to 165 pounds 75 kilograms to ride on a car roof. Throw one end of the straps over the roof go around and toss that end through the passenger door. Once your kayak is in place on the roof of your vehicle open all the doors of your car. 16112017 Center your kayak on the roof rack.

Kayak Roof Rack Step 1.

But if youre trying to get your newly purchased kayak home from. Then attach the strap to the buckle or ratchet and tighten until the straps are good and taut. Car roof racks are designed to attach to a bare car roof. The other three options all take slightly longer because you have to secure the makeshift crossbars to your vehicle using ratchet straps then hoist the kayak up onto the car and finally secure the kayak to the rack. Move the kayak forward or back on the roof rack as needed until the middle of the kayak is centered between the two roof rack bars. The front of the kayak should be facing forward. Take the buckle of your cam strap and pass this over the top of your boat. 8012019 Lay the Kayak Straps Over the Bars of the Roof Rack. Factory-installed or aftermarket car roof racks allow for up to 165 pounds 75 kilograms to ride on a car roof. Repeat with the second strap. This will ensure that you can get the bow of your kayak onto the rear crossbar during the next step.