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18-08-2013, 07:31 PM
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I'm not sure where this is supposed to go so hopefully someone can move if need be. Just wondering if anybody has used roof racks to carry 2 kayaks. I'm looking at getting 2 fishing kayaks and at 82cm wide they are to wide to place side by side on the roof racks on the mondeo. So my questions is.... is it possible to carry 2 on top of each other on roof racks. Will this pose any problems? Its cheaper to buy roof racks then it is to buy a towbar and then a box trailer.
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18-08-2013, 07:50 PM
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You can buy racks that mount them side on, it may be possible to mount them side by side using a normal flat type mounts(set of 4 holders)as they curve to the shape of the hull, because you have two kayaks they could lean against each other but it will be difficult by yourself to do... extra hands will be needed! Fishing kayaks tend to be pretty flat across the hull shape so it will work in your favor
 Just a word of warning with a plastic kayak if you mount them upside down on the rack wind will push down on them because of the hull shape and compress them at hyway speeds resulting in your straps becoming loose!(DAMHIKT) Always mount them up the right way so the wind lifts them against the straps, mounting the two kayaks back to back should be ok in this respect.
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18-08-2013, 07:57 PM
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18-08-2013, 08:10 PM
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I looked at the J-rack carriers. But im worried about where to mount the front and rear tie downs as im not sure if there is a hook under each side of the front and rear bar. Having said that im looking like getting a nudge bar rolled up to mount some lights on the front of it so i can use this as a tiedown point.
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18-08-2013, 09:00 PM
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We have had 2 fishing Kayaks on roof racks on a VE Commodore from Sydney to Newcastle no problem. We had one upside down and the other on a 45 deg. angle and ensured they were secured correctly. I do the same with the roof racks on my van, it's just a pain getting the kayaks up that high. I have a rhino universal loader now.
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18-08-2013, 09:44 PM
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Securing them is the most important part. And being aware of your new clearance height, plenty of people have taken stuff off their roof quickly by driving into their garage....
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18-08-2013, 10:48 PM
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In the warmer months I carry two kayaks regularly on my Rola Racks, one top of the other with two straps, tied right, they got no chance of budgin'.
Thankfully our garage is quite tall too, not that I forget and drive in with them on anyway. |
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18-08-2013, 11:33 PM
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 Skip with Kayaks near Collie WA by SomebodyFromTheUnknown's Photography, on Flickr Here's a photo of how I carry mine. |
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19-08-2013, 05:40 PM
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So it can be done with 2 on top of each other
 think its a better idea then trailer as it's easier plus wouldnt impact economy as much as having to drag around an extra 200+ kgs of weight (trailer) Mr Grinzy do you just lash the 2 kayaks down as one? and do they move at all you know side to side?
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