Loading kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 04-25-2022, 10:15 AM

On my escape I use a cordura mat that I lay on the back corner, lift the nose on and pick up the back and slide it forward. On my focus because of the antenna, I use a side load bar then lift the back and slide it over. I will probably stick with side load on my next vehicle as it's got a spoiler. I've got a 2019 outback and run it hull down on the racks no problem.

Hunters Pa · 04-27-2022, 05:10 AM

To load on top of a SUV I carpeted two 8-foot 2x4s with ladder hooks on the end. Makes it easier to slide up on top. But then I got a trailer for the PA to take up even more garage space

04-25-2022, 10:15 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 407	On my escape I use a cordura mat that I lay on the back corner, lift the nose on and pick up the back and slide it forward. On my focus because of the antenna, I use a side load bar then lift the back and slide it over. I will probably stick with side load on my next vehicle as it's got a spoiler. I've got a 2019 outback and run it hull down on the racks no problem.

04-27-2022, 05:10 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	To load on top of a SUV I carpeted two 8-foot 2x4s with ladder hooks on the end. Makes it easier to slide up on top. But then I got a trailer for the PA to take up even more garage space