Kayak Rack Install

[RalphTomaccio]

Fo those of you looking for a simple roof rack installation for one or two kayaks, this is the way I chose to do it. It was installed by Rack Attack. Total price with price matching was approximately $1000.00 for everything. It works beautifully, requiring lifting the kayak to waist level. Much better that trying to get it all the to roof level. If you have any questions, fire away!

Basic Thule rack & crossbars with the mounts attached for the Hullavator:

Hullavator mount close-up attached to cross bar:

Hullavator attached to mounts:

Inside thumb mounts, 6 on each side. One is hidden by roll bar:

Kayak loaded on driver side, ready to be lifted into position. Very simple to do:

View from front. 4" clearance from fenders when loaded:

View from rear. 4" clearance from fenders when loaded:

Overall installation from the side:

Overall Installation from the rear:

 

[MTG]

That looks pretty cool. No more slugging them overhead. Did the reinforce the top at all?

 

[RalphTomaccio]

Did the reinforce the top at all?

No extra reinforcement. But, what I have been thinking of doing is installing a metal bar under the inside black thumb screws to spread the load a little.

 

[MTG]

No extra reinforcement. But, what I have been thinking of doing is installing a metal bar under the inside black thumb screws to spread the load a little.

I think that's what I would do, just to be safe. :thumb:

 

[Serg5000]

Very cool. My girl and I have been talking about getting one. I'll have to show her this setup