Racks and Kayaks!!?

hellbender · Post by **hellbender** » Sat May 05, 2007 12:11 am

Is it better to have one crossbar on the back of the rack and one on the front of the roof, or can you do fine with both crossbars on the rack (the way i would like to do it)? i dont want to put a crossbar onto my roof..... gotta figure this one out quick! thanks

prathman · Post by **prathman** » Sat May 05, 2007 12:29 am

I've just used the two crossbars (GM Utility Bars) on the rack, but I also tie down the kayak with bow and sternlines in addition to the straps across the top. Haven't had any problems, but putting one of the crossbars forward on the roof gives better support, especially if the kayak is long, and lets you position it so there's less overhang past the rear of the car.

hellbender · Post by **hellbender** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:29 am

just ordered a thule setup to go on the factory rack, will carry two boats, which i also ordered...... wooo hooo

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Wed May 09, 2007 8:39 pm

Post a picture when you get it installed. I'd like to see how ot turns out.

Useless_Rob · Post by **Useless_Rob** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:09 pm

Just though I'd share a photo of 5 kayaks the rack on my Vibe GT. I've had up to 6 kayaks at one.I use a front crossbar on the roof and a crossbar mounted on the factory rack.

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