How do you roll????

01 Wrangler with both yaks on top. 

01 Wrangler with both yaks on top.

Just curious, why stern forward?  Is it because of the large hatches?

Michael

Forgot to update with my new ride, an '07 Subaru Outback Sport.  Hadn't put on a rack yet at this point though...

Al, why not just buy the foam blocks that clamp on to the factory racks?

Al, why not just buy the foam blocks that clamp on to the factory racks?

Well, I need to be able to slide the yak since I'm too weak to just lift it straight on top with blocks    But, I already bought the saddles and they do the job:

Al, why not just buy the foam blocks that clamp on to the factory racks?

Well, I need to be able to slide the yak since I'm too weak to just lift it straight on top with blocks    But, I already bought the saddles and they do the job:

Yep, Hobies are heavy! 

01 Wrangler with both yaks on top.

Just curious, why stern forward?  Is it because of the large hatches?

Michael

That was the way the dude at Outback loaded them and we were too giddy with our purchase to pay attention.  Now, we go bow forward.  I don't think it really makes a difference though.

2000 Tac. 145,000

THE BEAST 2002 7.3 diesel Excursion, 104,000 miles, three yaks on top.

Nice VDUB Mooch. Someday...

Z

LARGE!

The Latest Addition to my vehicle family!  Jah4Runner!

heres the truck loaded up.. the new yak is the blue one.  Im thinking about getting regular truck racks and putting my thule setup on that... kind of a pita getting the three boats up on top of my truck like that.   esp with the manta ray being a bit heavier than my sea kayak.   Trade off tho is that its not as long.   I have to wonder how much heavier it will be once I gear it up.

On long trips, with the house. Short trips, lose the house, just take truck. It will go anywhere I want. I'm not afraid to use it. Also, 563,000 miles on Toyota. Runs like a champ, still my daily driver. MH is a dog up hills.

Great Thread -

Love seeing how ya'll solve the tranportation issue.  I have a couple questions for some of you.

CRV Owners: Just bought a CRV (wife's car) and have the factory installed rack - those of you out there with CRV's do you like the Thule or Yakima racks (and suggestion of which one) or do you have another suggestion.

Toyota Truck Owners: I have a old old old yakima system for transporting nearly everything from bikes to cargo to snowboards.....I noticed several of you have bolted your rack/bars to the shell on your truck - any suggestions on the most secure way to do this ? I'd love to see a pic or two of the drilling and bolt/on installation if you have one.

 My '91 truck is a beater in appearance but a champ for A-B and a perfect rec vehicle.

Thanks in advance!
Bob V