How To Secure Kayak To Roof Rack

Put a kayak on a vehicle.

How to secure kayak to roof rack.

Once the boat is on the roof of the car and the straps are around the bars pull the straps over the canoe or kayak to the other side of the roof rack to avoid car damage or even a broken window. Tie down a kayak. When you re going camping or on an overnight trip locking up your kayak can be even more important. Kayak roof rack step 3.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. A cable lock can be ideal for locking your kayak and securing it onto your roof rack. 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 will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier.

We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. You ll pick the boat up by each end and place it on the rack. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe. The easiest way is with the help of a friend.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. 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. Check your manufacturer s instructions for details on your kayak. If you re solo there are a couple of options depending on your rack system.

Using cam straps is the simplest and fastest way to secure the boat.