Easiest way to strap a canoe to a car without roof racks
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2021
- Zack shows you how to strap a canoe to your roof without roof racks. This is a method that we use for customers bringing home their new canoe or a rental.
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Zack, one safety tip. do the straps up on the passenger side so that when you stop to check them you are not standing in traffic if you have just pulled off the road. Good video series, watch them all.
Very great point, and something that we normally practice.
Worked like a charm for a four-hour trip, most at highway speeds. Thank you for the informative video! I used split lines front and rear and also put a twist in the straps as recommended. Now that we know we can do it, we’ll be going more often. Thanks again!
Thank you so much!
This is my exact scenario and the Pelican foam block carrier kit we bought had zero instructions with it! Thank you for filling in the blanks!
Never thought about twisting the strap to avoid that wind noise nice 👍🏼
Super step-by-step (especially when one suddenly realizes the vehicle with roof racks is needed by another family member the night before the trip! 🤪). Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Happy we could help you when you were in a pinch!
I’ve done this for years and it works. I’ve added a pool noodle that goes across in addition to the blocks. Just makes it that much more cushioned onto the roof. I’ve had the blocks fail
in high winds before
One of the best and most thorough videos I’ve seen. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Just a safety tip: If your vehicle has-side curtain airbags that are located above the doors, most manufacturers will then caution against running any type of tie-down or straps through the cabin of the car as those straps then will interfere with the airbags should they need to be deployed during a crash.
Here in canada i believe it is law to have bow and stern tie downs and body of canoe is optional
I've always wondered about this... thanks
No problem. We're happy to help!
How long are the Cam Straps NRS and how wide? Will do this this weekend, if I can find suitable cam straps and Quickie Hood Loops. We have a trailer hitch for the back, thankfully. Thank you for you detailed instructions.
Generally a minimum of 12' is what you want for loading this way. 15 or twenty would be fine to, just more excess to tie up.
Its funny when he says if you don't want backling on the roof buy roof racks 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Will the flip in the strap prevent that terrible vibration noise up to highway speeds? I know it does with a roof rack, but im talking about this specific method.
Where do you get the quicky hood loop, and the camp straps? We have an old Focus and one last BWCA trip with our grandsons to prepare for.
Do you have a video, about how to tie down a kayak?
LOVE the advice in the video, regarding the efficacy of those cam straps, esp. with the protective rubberized shield. Tried ordering directly from your web site but unable to do so because checkout screen says 'No Shipping Method Found For This Country'... Really? You don't ship to the United States??
We're happy you found the advice useful. Unfortunately, at this moment we don't normally ship to the U.S. We are considering this for when our operations expand and we're capable of serving that market.
How do you keep the straps from damaging your weather strip and your door leaking If you hit heavy rain
I have a question . I have a kayak that can hold three people. I have a Honda civic sedan. I tried to put it over my civic but the kayak is denting my roof. Is there a way to prevent that ? I know the kayak is too heavy but maybe there’s something online that can
Can I do this with a 4metre sailing diggy?
What if your fiberglass canoe only has decks and no carry handle?
That canoe isn't going anywhere!
Would this work with a heavier aluminum canoe?
Yep! We would likely use the 3 tie downs at minimum (two body straps and one on the bow) - regardless of the distance.
I find when it rains I am getting water in the car where the straps are. What am I doing wrong?
I have the same problem.
It's a normal problem. The rain soaks the straps and ot leaks through.
Can panoramic roofs cause issues?
We need an answer 😂
I was going to ask the same question
Please tell me how strap barbie hot wheels camper without crossbars
Hmm... I might be able to do that.
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People should properly prepare themselves and get proper roof racks this is Mickey Mouse and why would you risk damaging cars roof interior
While I don't disagree, roof racks are a MUST on my vehicles, good ones are not cheap, and cheap ones will often cause damage or scratching. If you are just renting a canoe for the weekend, drive a beater, or just don't give a damn, this method works totally fine and we have strapped up a LOT of canoes using this method with no damage to the canoe or vehicle.
Roof racks decrease fuel economy. Why would I choose year-round fuel deficiency so I can strap my canoe to the roof of my car for maybe a dozen times throughout the summer ?
As an avid canoeist who has done this for the last 7 years doing a minimum of 20 trips a year I can say both cars did not have a lick of damage. if you do it right, it causes no damage and saves a lot of money. If you care so much about your vehicle you're probably not the type to be concerned about a few hundred bucks for a roof rack, but for a lot of people driving cheap cars it makes little sense to buy a roof rack if you are only using it for a canoe. And then you have to take that whole system off or sacrifice fuel economy.