by rackdawg on February 27, 2010
Image depicts some of the various canoe trailer and kayak trailer complete packages offered by Malone Auto Racks.
Malone Auto Racks now offers several kayak trailer and canoe trailer complete packages. Each package includes the base model Malone MicroSport tow trailer and trailer spare tire kit. Where the packages differ is in the various kayak carrier and canoe carrier options bundled with each specific package. Whether you plan to transport 4 kayaks on a trailer at the same time or combine a canoe with a couple of kayaks, carry stand up paddle boards on the trailer or even carry a couple of kayaks and still have room left on the Malone MicroSport trailer cross rails to also attach a cargo luggage box or bike racks etc., you will likely find a Malone Auto Racks complete trailer package available for your needs. Packages are also priced more cheaply than if buying the base trailer and the kayak carriers, canoe carriers and stand up paddle board racks separately. If you thought you could only carry kayaks, standup paddle boards and canoes on a car roof rack, then you should look into a tow trailer as another option. It is much easier to load and unload boats on trailers because they sit low to the ground. Several Malone Trailer Accessories are also available, including a storage trunk, upgradeable aluminum allow spoke wheels, extra long 78 inch cross rails, removable trailer tongue kit etc. The various Malone MicroSport Trailer packages available include the mpg461g, mpg461gs, mpg461gu, mpg461gl, mpg461gb and mpg462g.
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by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Image shown depicts the 4055 Yakima Universal Canoe Carrier Foam Blocks, which work on all style of base roof rack system crossbars. Also available is the 8004056 Yakima Standard Canoe Foam Blocks, which work on Yakima crossbars. Both models of canoe foam blocks also work on any car with no roof rack installed on the car rooftop.
Yakima Racks has recently introduced a line of foam blocks for carrying a canoe on car roof tops. This can be a cheap alternative to other canoe rack options available. The
Yakima Universal canoe foam blocks fit all styles of roof rack crossbars including factory racks. The
Yakima Standard canoe foam blocks fit Yakima bars only. Both models also work on any car that has no type of roof rack system installed. The foam blocks can be placed directly on the car rooftop.
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by rackdawg on October 2, 2009
A fine photo depicting the perfect solution for a 2005 Honda Civic roof rack for carrying a canoe on the roof top.
A picture perfect customer installation of a 2005 Honda Civic canoe roof rack system using the Yakima Q Tower car rack system as the multi-purpose base rack foundation and the Yakima Gunwale Brackets canoe rack mounted to the crossbars. Two pairs of Yakima Q112 clips are used to attach the Q Towers to the Honda Civic sedan roof top. Using this configuration for a 2005 Honda Civic car rack canoe carrier system is guaranteed to get your canoe to and from your destination safely and worry free every time.
2005 Honda Civic canoe car rack install details
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by rackdawg on September 29, 2009
Yakima Racks Showboat Roller
After one use the Yakima Showboat roller lift assist device will quickly become your new best friend. Forget about ever stressing over whether you’ll have enough energy left after a long paddle to get your canoe or kayak back up on top of your car. The Yakima Showboat makes it effortless for one person to load and unload kayaks and canoes (and other long, heavy items such as ladders). The Yakima Showboat kayak-canoe roller mounts to virtually all factory rack crossbars as well as any after-market car rack cross bars including Yakima, Inno, Thule etc. The Show Boat roller extends over the rear of the vehicle to both protect the car and also make it easy to place th front of the boat onto the roller. Then simply roll the canoe or kayak into position on whichever canoe or kayak carrier you are using on your roof rack. When finished, simply slide the Roller back into its stored position.
Yakima 8004040 ShowBoat Roller video
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by rackdawg on September 23, 2009
by rackdawg on September 22, 2009
2009 Nissan Versa Roof Rack for Hauling a Canoe
Q: I’m trying to figure out what components are needed for a 2009 Nissan Versa car rack for carrying a canoe. The 09 Nissa Versa doesn’t have any kind of rack on the car top right now, no side rails or anything. Do I need a roof rack on the cartop that I can then carry the canoe on? I want something very solid and sturdy that will prevent the canoe from shifting sideways or anything. I’ve used cheap canoe foam blocks and stuff and that is a total nightmare.
A: Yes, no matter what gear you plan to carry on your roof, you will need a multi-purpose roof rack base system. The Thule 400XT Aero roof rack base system is an excellent choice for your 2009 Nissan Versa. The Thule 400XT Aero system includes four Thule 400XT Aero Feet, a set of four Thule 2183 Fit Kit Clips (the 2183 Fit Kit Clips are specific to your 09 Nissan Versa) and two load bars. You will attach the canoe carrier directly to the 400XT Aero front and rear cross bars. The 50 inch crossbars are the recommended length for your Nissan Versa rooftop.
You can then attach the Thule 579XT canoe rack directly to the Thule 400XT Aero base rack cross bars. Includes a pair of heavy-duty securing straps. Also includes a pair of Thule 885 Quick-Draw tie-down straps to fully secure the front and rear of the canoe for very safe and worry free canoe transport.
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