Ideas on how to load kayak onto SUV? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

eertkao · 01-24-2012, 10:47 PM

Hey guys,

So I had some difficulty unloading my malibu pro 2 last week and...well long story short my kayak slid off the side of my 4runner and cracked my taillight.

My question to you guys is: what would be the best way to load and unload my kayak? any tips? Thanks in advance!

(*note: I have an oem roof rack already installed on my 4runner and I have no problem transporting my kayak. I just need some guidance on how to safely load and unload by myself)

jorluivil · 01-25-2012, 12:22 AM

mtnbykr2 · 01-25-2012, 06:29 AM

I don't know if it is in here but a guy from Australia filmed a loading technique with an Adventure Island, one man loading off the top of an SUV with a precut length of rope tied to the rear of the yak which served as a guide as to how far to pull the yak off the car and set it down, then grip the yak from the front, which is still on the car, and thats it seemed to work really well and easy

blitzburgh · 01-25-2012, 07:17 AM

If money isn't an issue, check out the Thule Hullavator. All you have to do is get the yak about waist-high. A buddy of mine had this on his truck rack and it was sweet.

http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Produc...7XT-Hullavator

romspacenut · 01-25-2012, 11:49 AM

Another option you can go with is the Thule Slipstream. I have it on my Acura RDX and it makes loading and unloading my Pro Angler easy. I have it mounted on my factory crossbars.

eertkao · 01-25-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by romspacenut

Another option you can go with is the Thule Slipstream. I have it on my Acura RDX and it makes loading and unloading my Pro Angler easy. I have it mounted on my factory crossbars.

I think this would be my best option. Can you load your kayak upside down with this? And how much did you pay for yours? Thanks!

eertkao · 01-25-2012, 06:00 PM

the cheapest Thule Slipstream I found online was $216 but I'm gonna try finding a used one first.

Jimmyz123 · 01-26-2012, 05:24 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA6HaOUBSu4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=XTsmZ5SomIE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5nuy...eature=related

YouTube has a bunch of videos about loading Kayaks, and many other Kayak related things. Most of all be safe and careful. No need to hurt yourself while loading and unloading.

01-24-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	Ideas on how to load kayak onto SUV? Hey guys, So I had some difficulty unloading my malibu pro 2 last week and...well long story short my kayak slid off the side of my 4runner and cracked my taillight. My question to you guys is: what would be the best way to load and unload my kayak? any tips? Thanks in advance! (*note: I have an oem roof rack already installed on my 4runner and I have no problem transporting my kayak. I just need some guidance on how to safely load and unload by myself) __________________

01-25-2012, 12:22 AM	#2
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01-25-2012, 06:29 AM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I don't know if it is in here but a guy from Australia filmed a loading technique with an Adventure Island, one man loading off the top of an SUV with a precut length of rope tied to the rear of the yak which served as a guide as to how far to pull the yak off the car and set it down, then grip the yak from the front, which is still on the car, and thats it seemed to work really well and easy __________________

01-25-2012, 07:17 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	If money isn't an issue, check out the Thule Hullavator. All you have to do is get the yak about waist-high. A buddy of mine had this on his truck rack and it was sweet. http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Produc...7XT-Hullavator __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-25-2012, 06:00 PM	#7
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	the cheapest Thule Slipstream I found online was $216 but I'm gonna try finding a used one first. __________________

01-25-2012, 11:49 AM	#5
romspacenut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 209	Another option you can go with is the Thule Slipstream. I have it on my Acura RDX and it makes loading and unloading my Pro Angler easy. I have it mounted on my factory crossbars.

01-26-2012, 05:24 AM	#8
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA6HaOUBSu4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&fe...&v=XTsmZ5SomIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5nuy...eature=related YouTube has a bunch of videos about loading Kayaks, and many other Kayak related things. Most of all be safe and careful. No need to hurt yourself while loading and unloading. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ