Would this work with a 69 lb kayak or are the crossbars too weak?
1623848
My wife put 2 picnic table kits from Home Depot in a safari basket mounted on top of these. I think they should support your kayak!
1623849
I think it would PROBABLY hold it. They are built fairly well but the problem I had was that this rack requires gutters in order to work. Also be advised that I returned mine and didn't get a refund.
1623850
No way, these are very light duty. Good for the price but are a formed configuration. Feet are Like a C-channel around the cross bar
1623851
Too weak. I originally bought it for a lighter load and then gave them to my son, who tried to use them to haul his one-person kayak, and they were marginal at best. He ended up buying a Thule rack (which can also be locked). Hope this helps.
1623852
A single kayak should be OK. I tried two and the bars flex too much and pushed the ends out so much they would not stay tight in the roof grooves. Anything more then that and I'd spend more for a better quality rack. It's cheap but gets the job done with limitations
1827856
We too have a wide heavy kayak...we tried rack but since our vehicle had unique existing roof bars, this unit wasn't ideal and we ended up going the more traditional folding J mounts.
747100
I'm not sure. I bought it for my surfboards. They are 9 feet and 8 feet. The straps are pretty wide. I imagine it would be fine but I'm not an expert on the kayak situation.
2259430
I cannot speak to Hobie kayaks, but I have a two person tandem ocean style kayak that is 90 pounds, and it holds just fine. The straps are provided, but you don't really need them to hold the kayak in place unless you are expecting an earthquake. The rack is very solid and stable
173354
Hi Joe - you would definitely need to have aftermarket crossbars installed to accommodate the widths of both of these kayaks on the carrier. You may also need to upsize the bars from what is recommended. Also, please be sure to be attentive to the weight limits of the vehicle, as each of those kayaks are quite heavy.
688398
The cross bars have a rating for weight, I can't remember what it is but I've put larger kayaks on that weigh over 100LB total on the bars.
1396895
Yes...the racks are adjustable in width. You place each set of racks on the cross bars at the widths you need. You would need to get wide cross bars to accommodate both kayaks.
170226
I have a oversized kayak and it holds up to 500 lbs and the rack manages it quite well, so I do not see any reasons why it would not.
597731
Fits crossbars that are up to 3-1/2" wide and 2" thick and will accept kayaks up to 3 feet wide and weighing up to 75 pounds
986488
It's not easy if you have a high vehicle. First, I use ratcheting straps, not those that came with the set. I suggest a ladder on a firm surface. I typically hook one end to the outside of the j-rack, toss it over the kayak, loop under the crossbar, back over the kayak and hook again to the front of the j-rack. Then I tighten with the ratchet. It's pretty secure.
94808
I believe 300 lbs. The main stress is on your vertical rack system, which depends on your vehicle. Mine is a 2007 Ford Edge and I think it is at capacity with my 2-seater kayak. The strap system has to be re-tightened constantly as normal wind from driving as well as bumps can shake it loose. If your rack is well attached to your vehicle, you should be okay. I got custom U-bolts, as my factory rack (verticals) were wider than the brackets on holders. If you need me to send pictures regarding what I'm talking about, send me an e-mail to joelottdesign@yahoo.com. Thanks
1013712
Measure the width of your Kayaks. That is the number you should use. The base of these racks don't take up much room on your crossbars. It more depends on how long your crossbars are and how wide your yaks measure. BTW, these are super easy to use and are very stable!
285341
I'm not 100% sure. They can be moved on the cross member, but I think the width of your kayak would be the determining factor.
1843423
You can but it takes a little work making the kayak racks fit because bars are a little small for most mounting brackets but it works
1114953
Honestly, I haven't used mine yet. But I would say that if the 2 kayaks can fit in the width of the bed you should be fine. It should be strong enough as the weight will be mostly distributed over the truck bed anyway. The trickiest thing will be to secure the kayaks in such a way that they don't bounce around or rub against each other. Maybe a sheet of soft foam like stuff used for cushions or mattresses in between the two? Good luck, hope this helps. this will be cheaper than a Thule carrier, for sure.
1743732
No. It sounds like you are referring to "Side Rails" which run front to back of your vehicle (parallel to the Kayak). You will need Crossbars that run from Side-to-side (Perpendicular to Kayak). These racks straddle the cross bars.
209836
Cherokee might be pushing the weight limit on this bar. You might need the higher end bar.