hauling 2 kayaks rooftop?
 

Anyone hauling 2 kayaks rooftop? I might add a 2nd one to the arsenal this summer and looking at ways to get both up there. I drive a 3rd gen 4Runner and currently use the 33" wide OEM rack and straps. Any input, tips, tricks anyone could share?

Here's 3 on top...
 

It all depends on what make of kayak you're haulin'... here's a Revo, an Outfitter and a Torque all on an '87 Pathfinder. The racks are Yakima with Mako saddles in the middle and 2 Yakima Hull Raisers on the sides:
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I used to stack 2 Mini X kayaks on top of each other on my jeep. Just depends on the kayaks.

My brother and I double deck our yaks all the time. He has a PA 12 and I peddle an outback. his goes on first keel down and mine goes on top keel up. Each are strapped down individually to the rack. We drive 180-250 miles round trip depending on where we go and have never had a problem. If I can find a pic I will post one up.:cheers1:

I drive a Suburban and he drives a wrangler we have done it on both, carrying the yaks I mean.

I carry a Hobie Oasis Tandem (14.5Ft), and a Malibu Mini-X on my roof rack, side-by-side. It's a bit wide on my Honda Accord roof, but it works fine. I have the Hully-Roller and Mako saddles for the long Hobie. For the mini-X, I just have the Yakima Landshark saddles since the mini-X is light enough to just toss up there. I'll post a pic later, since it's already dark outside.

BUT.. for my year Honda Accord, I'm supposed to use a 48" crossbar, but mine are 55", so it works for me.

You can load one right side up and put the second one upside down on top of the one that's right side up, right?

i think the trick is having at least one j style rack cradles

Dont risk having a possible insecure load. Go with a Thule Hullaport Pro or a Stacker. The cost of this is worth it in the ease of use and the security in knowing your not going to be replacing a kayak or somebodys car or even killing somebody just because you tried to avoid spending a little money to do it right.

Agree.. I guess the J carriers or putting them on the side are probably safe. For some reason, I worry about them getting bent or dented or moving more in the J racks. I just feel like they are more secure flat on their hulls, on some type of saddle. That's mainly why I like having mine side-by-side. And, on my sedan, it seems easier for me to strap them down since it's not so high. YMMV.. :doh:

Try this... lol :D

http://www.mansmanbuyguide.com/2012/...lo-tandem.html

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Or you better have lots of liability insurance! :)
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I use a Thule Stacker, It works great.

Thanks for the replies and the pic does help some.

Any pros and cons on J style vs. stacker setup?

Here's my roof.. if anyone's interested, I can snap a pic of it fully loaded next time I take both yaks out.. but you get the idea.

like any rack don't over tighten the ties...if you see a dimple then it's too tight. I always use a stern and bow tie down. The only thing about the j carriers is the loading and loading. I would put lighter of the two kayak in the j cradle. I know the new ones folds down making the job a bit easier.