How To Tie 2 Kayaks To A Roof Rack
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
How to tie 2 kayaks to a roof rack. A short video showing just one way to securely tie a kayak to a roof rack. I high recommend the rhino rac. To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Strap your first kayak down to the roof rack.
This video is a quick demonstration of how to properly secure one of our kayak rentals to your car if you have a luggage rack with bars on your vehicles roof. Leave the straps loose at this point as you may need to adjust this kayak after the second one is placed. For added safety it can be a good idea to tie down your boat at the front and back of your vehicle to help prevent it from becoming a projectile while on the road. Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.
There are multiple styles of carriers available. Place the second kayak on the roof rack. All you need is two bars that go across the car and a pair of cam straps when you. Http ebay to 2z5okx5 or http amzn to 2icjz3o this is my quick video on how to load 2 kayak or canoes on to a roof rack.
Take your second kayak and lift it onto your roof rack now push it up. Place your second kayak on your roof rack. Most include the necessary tie downs as well. Strap the first kayak down to the roof rack.
Place the second kayak on the roof rack and push it up against the other one. Foam blocks and crossbar pads are economical options that protect your canoe roof rack and vehicle. Throw the straps over the kayak and secure the straps.