AA-Racks Steel Jetty Saddle Rack for Kayak Carrier Canoe Boat Paddle Board Surfboard Roof Top Mount on Car SUV Truck Crossbar with Ratchet Lashing Straps
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My Kayak weighs 76 pounds, and when mounted on my removable crossbars, the system holds up well. Your vehicle's crossbars will determine a lot of things. The load is supported on the outside of the crossbars thanks to the saddles. We also purchased a Sherpak Suction Boat Roller because my wife is unable to lift our kayak over the saddles in its current configuration. We use the roller to lift the kayak from the Jeep's back window. With this roller, I'm able to load and unload it on my own.
A universal mount, in a sense. I used to have a 4Runner with wing-like crossbars on the roof rack. I think it'll fit, perhaps even better than my round aftermarket. If not, please return it!
It was compatible with my 2011 crossbars, but I had to request shorter bolts from the manufacturer. The ones that were given to us were far too long.
Probably. Mine are mounted on a flat bar that is 2 1/2 inches thick. Because the screws provided are quite long, I'm confident that it will work.
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I used to have a Yakima Sweetroll, but the rear pads (the expensive ones with the rollers) were damaged by a low garage door. I only needed one pair of cradles, but the Yakima Deck hand sadles (the only thing I could find to get half the set) had poor reviews and a high price, so I passed them up. These are incredible. br>br> I'd say they're just as tough as Yakima's, and I like the look and feel of these better. Only the crescent that holds the pads and the base that connects to the rack are made of steel, and they appear to be made of steel rather than cheap chinesium. The remainder is made of a very stiff nylon fiber reinforced plastic. As you can see, I don't have the most traditional setup, but it allows me to clear my spare tire (which doesn't fit well in the spare tire compartment). I don't have a picture of the boat up there because I didn't intend to write a review. However, I am the proud owner of a Stratos 14. 5L that I carry in this saddle both right-side up and upside down, and it cradles it perfectly around the edges. The central hull of the stratos is extremely thin, and it deformed when it was tied down on my previous racks. It needs to be able to grip the boat around the edges. This is exactly what I need. br>br>Strongly recommended. BEWARE! br>br> ROLA also has a set that appears to be very similar. This set should be avoided because it has a lot of complaints about loose fasteners, and after comparing the two sets, I can see why. As far as I can tell, the pins aren't riveted, and they don't have any retaining pin lock washers.
These saddle mounts are beautifully constructed for a hull down transportation system in a kayak or canoe, but they appear to work for a hull up system on some boats as well. The saddles are constructed of heavy-duty nylon-infused plastic towers with four bolts holding each of the four saddle pads in place. This is a huge step forward from the two bolt patterns I've seen others use. These saddles, when paired with your favorite stinger or matt slide system, make a fantastic cartop dock for your kayak. I have them mounted on a 2004 Yukon with 22-inch tires, so the system is well over 6'6" high, and my 16-foot Wilderness Tarpon has no trouble getting up there. Even though I am 6'5" tall, loading and securing with J Hooks was simply too difficult for my 66-year-old body. br>The only issue I had with the setup was that the supplied bolts were a little too long. I contacted the seller, COVINA ACCESSORIES, who responded within an hour and gave me instructions on how to invert the bolts, but they were already sending me a set of shorter ones. Unfortunately, inverting the bolts did not work for me because they still protruded too far and scraped the kayak's hull. But that's not a problem because the new bolts have already arrived. AA Steel Jetty and Kayak Rack and COVINA ACCESSORIES are great in all aspects of quality, service, and sales, and I would buy from them again and would recommend this product to anyone who asked!br>AA Steel Jetty and Kayak Rack and COVINA ACCESSORIES are great in all aspects of quality, service, and sales, and I would buy from them again and would recommend this product to anyone who asked!.
Make certain that all parts are in working order. The order arrived quickly and was simple to assemble, with the exception that only four of the longer foam pads (each with a hole) were included. Although there were plenty of short adhesive-backed pads, at least eight of the long foam pads are required. As a result, I reduced my rating by one star. If the pads are eventually delivered, I'll raise my rating to 5 stars! In the future, remember: The extra pads were delivered quickly, along with an apology for the mistake! I used the saddles on a long round trip in my kayak and they worked perfectly! On a large vehicle, loading and unloading is a breeze!.
On my 4Runner, it's a dream come true. I needed to shorten the bolts a little, and while I could have gone to the hardware store, a hacksaw sufficed. I rode my Wilderness System Ride 115 for 30 minutes at 60 miles per hour. It didn't move at all at 70 miles per hour. I'm going to order a set for my other SUV as well. Installing and removing it is a breeze.
I like how they can be adjusted to fit my 10 foot kayak. These also appear to be more secure than a J style hook (in my opinion), because I can secure it with multiple tie downs. They're simple to adjust and fit perfectly on the crossbars of my 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Because the stock bolts were so close to the roof of my car, I had to trim them all down to 2 inches (which took only a few minutes). Anyone looking for a way to transport a single kayak should look into them.
The compatibility of this saddle set with factory racks is claimed. I can cinch it down if I have the 2, but only if I have the 2. Because there isn't enough space between the rack and the roof to accommodate 75" long carriage bolts facing up, the carriage bolts are facing up. By facing the bolts upward, a new problem emerges: the high likelihood of the bolt gouging into my boat. In my town, the bolts are indispensable - I couldn't find any shorter bolts that fit the kit's knobs. What a hassle! As a result, these perfectly good saddles are now useless, and I'll have to find another way to transport my 76-pound horse. pound wherry pound wherry pound wherry pound wher.
br>At highway speeds, the Yak is stable and does not wobble like the ones with the "J" hook. br>I might be able to fit two on there with two sets and mounting the boats vertically, but for that I'd go with a Thule/Yakima system.
I mounted it “screws up”, because space was limited and that made it 95% easier. br>Didn't need a wrench because the small wheels have enough torque and the plates crush in a bit (gf says I'm a "brute" though, lol)br>You'll have to do some mental gymnastics to figure out where the felt/rubber pads are supposed to go, but you can do it!.
The setup takes some time at first, but it is not difficult. This is a very nice carrier. There are a lot of bolts. The bolts are actually quite long, allowing for thick bar racks to be used. Factory racks that are thin (as in my Subaru Outback) and lie close to the roof are too long, which is a time issue. I notified the company, and they promptly dispatched new bolts that were shorter. Excellent service to customers.
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