do i need additional tie downs for this kit ?
1707669
No, the feet mounted easily on the crossbars (after I purchased longer screws - the BMW rails were too thick.) The two straps that came with the rack were plenty long and did a great job holding the kayak.
1707670
The kit comes with two straps for strapping down your kayak and they seem to be good quality but I always put one on the bow and one on the Stern. But the bow and stern lines can just be some regular rope thay don't have to be straps.
1707671
I used it once so far and the two tie downs that came with the kit worked fine
1940391
Yes it comes with all you need. May want to get some extra double sided tape tho
1420605
PS don't skimp on the tie downs. use the bow and stern ropes as well as the straps no matter what system you use. Overkill is better than having a kayak fly off on the highway and causing an accident!
459100
Yes it does. I think there is an option for heavy duty tie downs as well. My were on different sides that the original so if you have preference I would let them know on front end.
154112
No. It looks like you will need a kit with a different cylinder and you will also need a tie bar. Refer to seastarsolutions.com application guide for twin engine applications.
1261374
You can lean a kayak or board on either side of the rack, allowing for two kayaks, one on either side. The rack is only there to stabilize the kayaks, not hold them down, so yes, you will need tie downs-probably one set for each kayak. When I purchased the rack, it came with one set of tie downs.
2099518
The only additional item you need is the Hitch Ball. Otherwise, mine was complete. We have been using it for over 5 years and the only spare items you may wish to carry with you are the L pins for the sway bars...as they tend to bend after a few years, othewise have not had any issues and I would never go back to the chain setups.
78284
tie downs are NOT included. Also, the ones suggested by amazon to be sold with this are garbage.
1403590
Yes, there are cut outs for tie downs. I'm not sure of the guage, but it's definitely not flimsy.
2218561
no really.. it uses zip ties so when you are going to put them on the next bike.. just cut the zip ties and get some new ones from home depot.. the kit brings a pair of metal ties.. i didnt use them
1862806
Yes, the straps to tie down the kayak are included and do a pretty good job. They held great in a 20+ mile trip each way up to 65 mph. They don't include bow and stern lines which might be needed with longer kayak (mine is 10' and I didn't need them on my Escape). However, they are inexpensive and I'm not sure how long they will last. When you need to replace them I would recommend ratchet tie-downs.
210561
Yes, if only two straps come with your bag. Any store that has an auto section will have the ratchet tie downs, and you only will need one additional of those...
2229306
My only concern are the tie down points. I wrap my tie downs around the support bar. The welded rings are probably fine, but the weak link in my opinion.
15767
You need the 4 footer. The tie-down needs to be at least few inches longer than the distance from boat to trailer to allow you to attach the hooks and pull the strap tight. It doesn't hurt anything to have a longer strap than you need. I fold the extra strap and tuck it under the velcro. You could also cut the extra length and burn the end to prevent it from unraveling. Either way, its better to have more than not enough.
1828925
The only place I used cable ties was on the patch panel in the rack to hold the cables straight out of the back of the jack. I don't believe they are required, however I am not a professional certified installer. The ones I used were real small 2 - 3 inches, used just to secure the cable to the rack so if it ever was pulled, it would not come out of the jack as easy.
342774
Additional frame is not required.Frames are built in on the bow and the stern, only. Inflating the kayak, aligns both frame parts and it sturdies itself. Very stable and straight and i luv it.
1121412
I've checked mine and there are no dedicated tie downsThere are clips for attaching the accessory bags but they shouldn't be used as tie downs