Another option would to use pool noodles and a couple of tie straps.
How to attach kayak to roof rack.
The pool noodles will stop the kayak from damaging your vehicle while also keeping it in place.
Put a kayak on a vehicle.
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.
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.
The easiest way most secure way to haul your kayak around is to purchase a universal soft roof rack system.
Secure the kayak straps.
If you re solo there are a couple of options depending on your rack system.
Tie down kayak with straps.
Strap the kayak to the crossbars.
The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car.
Choose a kayak carrier.
The easiest way is with the help of a friend.
Place your kayak or canoe on the roof rack.
Strap down the bow.
Bring the canoe straps over the canoe.
How to strap a kayak to a roof rack.
Using cam straps is the simplest and fastest way to secure the boat.
Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features.
Flip your kayak over so the cockpit is facing down and with one person on each end lift the kayak onto your vehicle s roof so that the center of the kayak is resting on the central pool noodle.
You ll pick the boat up by each end and place it on the rack.
The right kayak carrier for you depends on the size weight of your watercraft how many kayaks you want to.
Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms.
Tie down a kayak.
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
Lay the straps over the roof rack bars.
Kayak roof rack step 1.
How to strap a kayak to a roof rack in 4 steps with pictures step 1.
It wraps around your craft and under the slots on the roof rack to create a rock solid lock.
To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.