How to put my kayak on top of my van? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 01-05-2022, 06:19 PM

This guys does it pretty well.

https://youtu.be/s7gQKKBV648

Depending on the kayak determines weather it’s upside down or not. Hobies I load right side up since the bottoms are flat and most have rails and other stuff on top. Most of the paddle kayaks I’ve hade have a V hull and flat tops so they went upside down.

When securing it don’t over tighten the straps going across the kayak, they just need to be tight enough to keep it from sliding back and forth or raddling in the wind. The ropes going from the bumpers to the kayak are what keep it on the roof and should be taunt but not enough to flex the kayak.
Also, put a twist in any flat lines, like ratchet straps, otherwise they become a reed instrument and hum really loud at freeway speeds

Mr. NiceGuy · 01-05-2022, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

https://youtu.be/s7gQKKBV648

I like the way he uses wheels. Maybe I can attach my Hobie kayak wheels to the back of a ladder rack for dual purpose.
The Outback is about 100 lbs. A ladder rack on top of the van would be about 7.5' off the pavement.
I'll have to experiment with the mechanics.

JohnMckroidJr · 01-05-2022, 10:03 PM

Another option from Rhino-Rack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSeHSCfHniQ&t=3s

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Is it better to mount the kayak right side up, or upside down? I have seen people do it both ways.

Upside down for proper stowage, plus better aerodynamics. Right side up for convenience.

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MITCHELL · 01-06-2022, 06:33 PM

And he put his pro angler inside his van and had a plywood bed to sleep on on top of kayak

01-05-2022, 06:19 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	This guys does it pretty well. https://youtu.be/s7gQKKBV648 Depending on the kayak determines weather it’s upside down or not. Hobies I load right side up since the bottoms are flat and most have rails and other stuff on top. Most of the paddle kayaks I’ve hade have a V hull and flat tops so they went upside down. When securing it don’t over tighten the straps going across the kayak, they just need to be tight enough to keep it from sliding back and forth or raddling in the wind. The ropes going from the bumpers to the kayak are what keep it on the roof and should be taunt but not enough to flex the kayak. Also, put a twist in any flat lines, like ratchet straps, otherwise they become a reed instrument and hum really loud at freeway speeds __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area Last edited by lowprofile; 01-06-2022 at 03:44 PM.

01-06-2022, 06:33 PM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,289	I saw a guy that came back from cabo And he put his pro angler inside his van and had a plywood bed to sleep on on top of kayak __________________ Duke Mitchell