by rackdawg on March 10, 2010
An excellent solution for carrying a kayak on factory racks, this image highlights a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak rack system using the Yakima BowDown kayak carrier on the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross rails.
The chance to mount a kayak rack directly to factory rack cross rails offers a great way to save money by not having to invest in an after-market multi-purpose base rack system. This customer installation picture demonstrates that solution via a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack on factory rack cross rails. The kayak carrier used is the 8004042 Yakima Bowdown cradles, which connect directly to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross bars. A pair of yakima locks is also used to lock the Bowdown to the roof rack.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack install details
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factory rack carrier,
Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Yakima BowDown
by rackdawg on March 10, 2010
Thule 480 Traverse car rack review by 'Derek'. He is using the 480 Traverse system as a 2005 Honda Accord roof rack. The Thule 835Pro Hull-a-Port is then attached to the 480 Traverse cross rails.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)
Configuration: 2005 Honda Accord roof rack for carrying a kayak
“Installing the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system was a snap! I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do it by myself, but I was very pleased with how easily it all went together. I also use the Thule Hull-a-port Pro for carrying my kayak, and I am very pleased with how stable everything is! I never have to worry about transporting my kayak again.”
all Thule 480 Traverse car rack reviews
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Honda Accord,
roof rack,
Thule 480 Traverse
by rackdawg on March 5, 2010
- An admittedly poor quality photo of Mr. LeRose standing next to his good lookin’ Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup that includes the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and Yakima Mako Saddles – HullyRoller kayak rack combination.
ORS Racks Direct enjoyed a great day hanging out with Mr. LeRose, Yakima Racks Eastern Regional Sales Director, going over the new 2010 Yakima Racks product lineup. Looking great indeed, with new products such as the Yakima Frontloader bike rack, Yakima EvenKeel kayak carrier, Yakima SpareTime spare tire mount bike rack and more! Of course we just had to snap a quick pic of his Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup (apologies for the terrible picture quality, combination of blackberry camera and a foggy day!) He is using the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system mounted to permanently installed Yakima Tracks on his Toyota Tacoma cab roof. Connected to the roof rack crossbars is the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and the Yakima Mako Saddles - HullyRoller kayak rack combination. See you soon Dan and thanks for lunch!
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Toyota Tacoma,
Truck Racks,
Yakima FrontLoader
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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kayak trailer,
Malone Auto Racks,
Malone MicroSport Trailer
by rackdawg on February 25, 2010
Image of the MPG113MD Malone Seawing Stinger Combo kayak rack system. Malone Racks has packaged together the Seawing kayak saddles and the Stinger kayak lift-assist.
Cool news from the good folks at Malone Auto Racks, located just next door to us in Maine. Just in time for the 2010 kayak season is the MPG113MD Malone Seawing Stinger Combo kayak carrier, a complete kayak rack package that includes both the Malone Seawing kayak saddles and the Malone Stinger kayak lift assist. Malone Racks has smartly discounted the price of the complete Seawing Stinger combo package also. The kayak saddles feature a unique v-wing design with center mounting capability. This allows the kayak saddles to be installed very close to the outer edge of any vehicle’s multi-purpose base rack cross bars. The benefits of this design include the ability to mount another Seawing Stinger Combo package next to the first system so you can haul two kayaks next to each other on the car roof top if desired. It also allows for more room on the car rack cross bars to atach othe gear carriers like bike racks, a cargo luggage box etc. Includes Malone JAWZ universal mounting hardware for attaching the kayak rack directly to any factory racks and any aftermarket car rack crossbars from Yakima, Inno, Thule etc. The Stinger lift assist does a great job of preventing the kayak from making contact with the car, and also makes it very easy for one person to load and unload a kayak of any size.
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Malone Seawing Stinger
by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Image shown depicts the 4053 Yakima Universal Kayak Carrier Foam Blocks, which work on all style of base roof rack system crossbars. Also available is the 8004054 Yakima Standard Kayak Foam Blocks, which work on Yakima crossbars. Both models of kayak 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 kayak on car roof tops. This can be a cheap alternative to other kayak rack options available. The
Yakima Universal kayak foam blocks fit all styles of roof rack crossbars including factory racks. The
Yakima Standard kayak 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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kayak rack
by rackdawg on February 4, 2010
Image of the 8004052 Yakima EvenKeel kayak rack for carrying any kayak on a car roof top. Attaches to any factory racks as well as the crossbars found on roof racks from Yakima, Thule, Inno etc.
Brand new from Yakima Racks is the
8004052 Yakima EvenKeel Kayak Rack Saddles. A very affordable solution for carrying any style of kayak - recreational / sea kayaks, SOT Sit-On-Top kayaks, whitewater kayaks, tandem kayaks etc – on your car’s rooftop. The Yakima EvenKeel mounts directly to any factory rack crossbars as well as the cross bars found on roof rack systems from Yakima, Thule, Inno and more. Includes straps and a pair of bow and stern tie-downs. No need to manually adjust the saddles to fit your kayak’s specific hull shape, simply load the boat and as you strap the kayak down, the EvenKeel saddles automatically flex (using FlexHull technology built into the saddles) and snugly fit and protect the kayak while in transit.
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kayak rack,
Yakima EvenKeel
by Rack James on December 1, 2009
Honda Pilot roof top cargo system using Yakima Railgrab sytem with Yakima Skybox LoPro roof box, Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike rack and Yakima Kayak Stacker with Yakima RackandRoll trailer with Yakima ForkLift bike tray. Phew.
Either this person is the ultimate rack star or our Yakima rep. Either way, someone knows how to use auto racks to carry lots and lots of gear and cargo. From the top of this 2006 Honda Pilot is the Yakima Railgrab system mounted to the factory side rails upon which is mounted the Yakima SkyBox LoPro cargo box, the Yakima Sprocket Rocket fork mounted bike carrier, and out of view but nonetheless present is the Yakima Kayak Stacker. On the roof of this Honda Pilot alone, a bicycle, two kayaks, and lots of gear can be safely and securely carried. But that wasn’t enough for this rack king of the road. To really go over the top, this Pilot is towing a Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66″ roundbars which can carry just about any Yakima, (such as the Yakima ForkLift bike rack pictured here) Thule, Inno, Malone, or RockyMounts accessory, as well as general cargo such as cardboard boxes, held securely down with Yakima Heavy Duty loadstraps. There’s not much room left over to rack this ride, but in this case, I think that is ok.
by Rack James on November 15, 2009
Dodge Stratus roof rack system using Thule 400XT base system and Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak carrier.
If you drive a Dodge Stratus, it doesn’t mean you can’t carry your toys. All you need is the right rack set up and you’re good to go. This Dodge Stratus rack system is using the Thule 400XT base rack, and to carry a kayak, we see the Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak saddles.
by Rack James on October 21, 2009
Q: Does anyone make a rooftop car rack system for a 2008 Range Rover? I’ve checked both Yakima and Thule and nothing is coming up. They only offer racks for Range Rovers with factory racks and mine has none. I want to carry two bicycles and maybe a kayak. Thanks!
A: You’re right, Yak and Thule don’t provide a fit, but Inno does makes a base rack system that will attach to the naked roof of your Range Rover. It is the Inno IN-SU complete base rack system. It is a great rack system with corssbars that are identical to Thule’s. With the IN-SU system installed, you are free to mount virtually any bike carrrier or kayak carrier you like. A few good examples: Inno INA383 Fork Lock II and Inno INA450 Kayak Rack.
