by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Stylin' shot of a Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366. Supporting two kayaks is the Thule 830 "The Stacker" kayak carrier and two Thule 594XT SideArm bike racks carry two bikes.
Here is an inspirational shot for all you Mini Cooper owners out there looking to haul two kayaks and two bikes who may have thought it was impossible. This Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system uses the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366 and instead of the recommended bar length of 50″, we see here a pair of Thule LB58 58″ bars, which allow for more gear capacity. Carrying two kayaks is the Thule 830 Stacker kayak rack and for the bikes, we see the two Thule 594XT bike racks.
by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Sportin' the Thule 480 Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1567, this 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack set up is using the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak rack, shown here in fold down mode. A Thule 871XT roof fairing takes care of unwanted wind noise.
Here’s a great shot of a 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base system with Fit Kit 1567 and a Thule 871XT wind fairing/noise deflector. Currently in fold down mode, the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak carrier is patiently waiting for the next kayak trip. For security, a Thule 544 lockpack is also used to keep the base rack secured to the car.
2001 Honda Accord kayak rack installation page.
by Rack James on August 18, 2010
Fine portrait of a 2006 Scion xA roof rack system for kayaks using the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 Q-clips and the Yakima 38 inch roof fairing. The Inno INA450 kayak carrier is shown carrying two kayaks.
This Scion xA kayak rack is comprised of a combination of the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 clips which provides the necessary crossbars–48″ crossbars in fact–to mount the Inno INA450 kayak carrier for two kayaks. For security, the Yakima SKS 4 pack of locks keeps the Q-Towers in check, and the Yakima 38″ wind fairing virtually eliminates the wind noise.
Complete install details for 2006 Scion xA kayak rack for two kayaks.
by Rack James on August 17, 2010
by Rack James on August 12, 2010
by Rack James on August 9, 2010
by Rack James on August 7, 2010
Lovely montage of photos starring a 2008 Ford F-150 Crew Cab kayak trailer using the Malone MPG461G Kayak Trailer package complete with two Malone AutoLoader kayak racks.
This 2008 Ford F-150 kayak trailer uses the Malone MPG461G Microsport trailer package which comes with two Malone AutoLoader kayak racks. This is a great way to transport kayaks as it makes loading and unloading as easy as can be, it leaves the roof and bed open for carrying more gear, and the kayaks always have a place for storage when not in use.
Install page and complete details for 2008 Ford F-150 Kayak Trailer.
by Rack Princess on July 28, 2010
Photo of 2008 Honda Accord kayak roof rack featuring the Inno INSU roof rack, Inno K233 Fit Hooks, Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist
Looking for the perfect kayak roof rack for a 2008 Honda Accord? This 2008 Honda Accord kayak rack is a no fuss solution you’re going to love. It features the Inno INSU roof base rack system with Inno K233 Fit Hooks, 2 Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and because paddling is enough of an arm workout, the Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist for loading and unloading of each kayak (Telos lift-assist is easy to add and remove as well).
More info on 2008 Honda Accord roof mount kayak rack…
by Rack James on July 28, 2010
Glorious shot of a 2009 Subaru WRX kayak rack using Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak racks attached directly to '09 Subaru WRX factory aero crossbars.
I get a lot of questions from customers asking if they can carry two kayaks on the roof of their car using their factory crossbars. The answer is generally yes, as long as you use the appropriate kayak carriers. This 2009 Subaru WRX factory rack mount kayak rack set up is using two Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak carriers. These J-style kayak carriers tilt the boats on their side to save crossbar space and come with universal mounting hardware to fit to most factory crossbars.
Installation page for 2009 Subaru WRX kayak racks.
by Rack James on July 27, 2010
I spy a Volvo XC90 hitch mount bike rack and roof kayak rack using the Yakima FullSwing 4 hitch bike rack, which has been replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes and two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles mounted to the Yakima LowRider base system, which has been replaced with the Yakima RailGrab System.
This Volvo XC90 bike and kayak rack has the right idea. Using the Yakima FullSwing 4 bike rack (no longer available, replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack) installed into the 2″ receiver hitch, access to the rear of the vehicle is not an issue, even when the rack is loaded with four bikes. Mounted to the Volvo XC90 factory side rails is the Yakima LowRider rail system (like the FullSwing 4, it too has been disctontinued and is now the Yakima RailGrab System). For carrying two kayaks, there are two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
by Rack James on July 24, 2010
I Spy a Honda CRV luggage and kayak rack using the Thule 460 Podium base rack system with Fit Kit 3042 with the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and the Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
This was shot in Bar Harbor, ME, a tourist destination if there ever was one. This Honda CRV kayak rack and luggage rack has the right idea for carrying toys and gear for a great vacation. Starting with the Thule 460 Podium base rack with Thule Fit Kit 3042 for direct installation using the Honda CRV fixed mounting points. Lots and lots of gear must be inside the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 roof box which boasts 18 cubic feet of storage space. Finally, the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak carrier allows easy loading and unloading of a single kayak.
by Rack James on July 24, 2010
Scenic shot of a 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack using Xterra factory rack with Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack and Thule X-Adapt 3 long bolt kit.
The Nissan XTerra factory crossbars are larger than most factory bars, but does that mean you can’t mount Thule kayak racks directly to them? Absolutely not. You just need a little help from the Thule X-Adapt 3 kit which is simply a long bolt kit that replaces the shorter bolts that come with the Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack. With those in place, this Nissan Xterra kayak rack set up is ready for the water.
More photos and installation details for 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack.
by Rack Princess on July 23, 2010
Photo of kayak rack for 2001 Kia Sportage with factory rack crossbars featuring 835XTR Thule Hull-a-Port kayak racks.
This cute 2001 Kia Sportage roof top kayak rack gets its charm from Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port J-Hook style kayak racks – these are universal kayak racks that mount directly to factory rack crossbars on a Kia Sportage or any factory rack cross bars. Simple. Done. Time to hit the water.
More 2001 Kia Sportage Kayak Rack details…
by Rack James on July 21, 2010
This 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack is made possible with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack System with a pair of Yakima Q99 Clips for the cab, and providing the rear crossbar is the Yakima DryDock hitch rack installed into the receiver hitch. Supporting the kayak are a pair of Yakima Hullyrollers kayak rollers and a pair of Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
Loaded up with kayaks, this 2008 Toyota Tundra kayak rack is looking mighty fine. Using a combination of rack systems, this set up is ideal for longer loads such as kayaks, canoes, and lumber. On the cab of the ’08 Tundra is the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack system which is using a pair of Yakima Q99 Q Clips and a 58″ crossbar. For the rear mounted crossbar, the Yakima Dry Dock, also with a 58″ crossbar, has been installed securely into the Tundra’s trailer hitch. Supporting this fine boat is the awesome combo of a pair of Yakima HullyRoller kayak rollers for the rear crossbar and a pair of Yakima Mako kayak saddles for the front crossbar. As for the boat in the bed, not a lot can be said, other than if it were also mounted on the crossbars, there’d be room for a dog named Fred.
2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack for roof and bed install page.
by Rack Princess on July 19, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 19, 2010
Photo of kayak rack for 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack includes: 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks.
This 2010 Subaru Outback kayak rack set up shows that there is a swift and simple way to transport boats on a 2010 Subaru Outback with a factory roof rack. With 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks that mount directly to the factory roof rack crossbars it is simple and easy to carry kayaks on the roof of a 2010 Outback with no additional base rack or attachments necessary.
More photos of 2010 Subaru Outback kayak racks…
by Rack James on July 13, 2010
Nice shot of a Toyota Sienna kayak rack and bike rack using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and 48" bars with two Yakima HullRaiser kayak cradles and Yakima Little Joe 3 rear mounted bike carrier.
Here is a great shot of a Toyota Sienna roof mounted kayak rack system using the Yakima Q Tower System with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips as a base rack to support two Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks. The Toyota Sienna rear bike rack is the Yakima Little Joe 3 trunk bike rack and is shown doing a fine job carrying three bikes.
by Rack James on July 12, 2010
by Rack James on July 10, 2010
by Rack James on July 10, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 7, 2010
Photo of kayak roof rack for Audi Q7 includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack, 4002 Thule Podium Fit Kit and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack.
Look at this kayak roof rack for an Audi Q7! The Thule 460 Podium roof rack and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak roof top rack combination really compliments the Audi’s slick engineering. The portion of this set up that makes up the base car rack system for an Audi Q7 is the 460 Thule Podium car rack system which includes the Thule 460 Foot Pack, Thule 4002 Podium Fit Kit Clips and Thule 58 inch load bars, the correct length load bars for an Audi Q7. For an Audi Q7 kayak roof rack the Thule 897XT Hullavator car top kayak rack is an amazing pairing – from the gas-assist struts to the universal ability to mount to any load bars.
See more details on Audi Q7 roof mount kayak rack…
by Rack James on July 2, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 1, 2010
Photo of kayak roof rack for 2007 Nissan Maxima consisting of Yakima Q Towers roof rack with Q119 clips and Yakima BigStacker Kayak Stacker kayak rack.
This 2007 Nissan Maxima roof kayak rack for 2 kayaks is made up of: Yakima Q Towers roof rack system with four Q towers and two pairs of Yakima Q119 Q Clips and one pair of Yakima 48″ crossbars (the correct length crossbars for a 2007 Nissan Maxima rooftop) and the Yakima BigStack Kayak Rack which has the ability to carry several kayak racks on a 2007 Nissan Maxima. The Yakima BigStack Kayak Rack mounts to any factory rack or after market rack system. This is a nice example of how to carry a kayak on top of a 2007 Nissan Maxima or any sedan.
Complete details for Roof Kayak Rack for 2007 Nissan Maxima.
by Rack James on June 30, 2010
Super stylin' shot of a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman with factory side rails using the Thule 450 Crossroads rack system with 50" Load Bars with Thule 878 Set-To-Go kayak saddles and Thule 875XT Hydro Glide Saddles.
Nice car, nice kayak, super nice rack system. This 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman has factory mounted raised side rails upon which the Thule 450 Crossroads base rack system is mounted using 50″ load bars. With the Thule 450 Crossroads system in place, just about anything can be mounted to the crossbars. Here we have the dymamic duo of a pair of Thule 875XT Hydro Glide Saddles gliding kayak saddles for the rear mounted crossbar and one pair of the Thule 878XT Set-To-Go Saddles gripping kayak saddles for the front crossbar. A set of Thule 544 locks keeps the Thule 450 Crossroads locked securely to the side rails. Load straps and tie downs are included with the kayak saddles. All you need to do now is just add water.
More details for Mini Cooper ’10 Thule Kayak Rack for roof.
by Rack Princess on June 23, 2010
by rackdawg on June 16, 2010
by Rack Princess on June 16, 2010
Very nice example of roof mount kayak rack - kayak stacker rack for 2005 Honda CR-V. Carry up to 4 kayaks on top of a 2005 Honda CRV with factory rack using 830 Thule "The Stacker" Kayak Rack.
Look at this little Dynamo! A 2005 Honda CR-V roof top kayak rack that can carry up to 4 kayaks. Yes you can fit 4 kayaks on top of your Honda CRV factory roof rack using the Thule 830 The Stacker kayak rack. This 2005 Honda CRV roof mounted kayak carrier setup stacks kayaks on their sides and mounts directly to the 2005 Honda CR-V factory siderails.
More details on 2005 Honda CR-V roof rack kayak stacker.
by Rack Princess on June 16, 2010
by Rack James on June 15, 2010
Side view of a 2010 Subaru Forester hauling two kayaks using the Thule 450 Crossroads feet with a pair of Thule 50" Crossbars and two set of the Malone SeaWing kayak saddles tied down with included load straps and tie downs.
Do you have two 14′ kayaks and a 250 mile drive to the water? This rack master does. Using the Thule 450 Crossroad roof rack system (includes Thule 450 Crossroads foot pack and pair of 50″ Load bars) for use with factory side rails, this 2010 Subaru Forester roof rack kayak carrier set up can easily carry two large boats side by side with room to spare. The kayak saddles chosen for this adventure are the Malone SeaWing kayak saddles which use universal mounting hardware to attach to Thule loadbars (as shown here), Inno, and Yakima crossbars as well as virtually all factory crossbars. These boats aren’t going to budge during the trip thanks to well done strapping down with the included load straps and bow/stern tie downs. For easier loading and unloading of the kayaks, the Malone Seawing kayak carrier can be combined with the Malone Stinger Lift Assist, which uses a sliding V-shaped cradle that extends backwards from the SeaWing saddle, providing a lower and further back loading point that will guide the boat forward into the saddles as you are lifting and pushing.
Complete 2010 Subaru Forester kayak roof rack install details page
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