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OMG Chad, THANK YOU!! I am a Christie, vertically challenged and all!! Hubby and I have been struggling with loading our heavy kayaks on the rooftop of our SUV with all sorts of gizmos and lots of pain. Your video made a huge difference and we loaded our kayak in no time. We can now enjoy our kayaks!! Yayy!!
Great demo. A good technique for folks who don't want to spend the extra money for a side load or roller load extension for their roof racks. Definitely encouraging for people who are maybe unsure of buying a larger, heavier kayak because they don't want to deal with the load/unload difficulties.
SORRY 4 CAPS. YOU GUYS MAKE A GREAT COUPLE, I BROKE MY BACK AND NECK YEARS AGO, AND I JUST BOUGHT A KAYAK BECAUSE LAYING AROUND AND ROTTING ISN'T MY STYLE, SO I WILL TRY YOUR METHODE. THANK YOU KRISTIE FOR BEING A GREAT SPORT.
I'm going to try this! I'm a 115 lb woman with a 50 lb, 16' kayak, and it's been quite a challenge loading & unloading it, to say the least. My car doesn't have side rails, but I may just throw my foam camping pad over my Kia Soul perpendicular & in between the crossbars, and try this out. It would be so nice not to have to rely on a second person every time I want to go paddling. Thanks for the post!
Try using a tacky yoga mat or a wet towel, both work great. A friend of mine (lady about your size) bought two suction cups with a little lanyard and connected them to the corners of a carpet remnant and she uses that by sticking the suction cups on top and letting the piece of carpet hang over the side. They have them at most craft stores, I think she got hers at either Autozone or Harbor Freight.
Dude...., this way is hands down the best way to load a kayak! My boat is almost 100lb (feels like 900lb), and I was able to do it without breaking a sweat. I was even debating buying or building a kayak loader. You just save me some 💰. Thank you! Great video! Any saltwater tips??
Chad and Kristy, thank you!!! I am a so paddler and even with Yakima roller cradles it was exhausting. Been practicing Kristy’s moves and huge difference!!!!!!!!
I appreciate this video. I'm 5'2 and I go kayaking alone. I had to buy a cheaper lighter kayak with me because I would always struggle with my heavier one. But I love my heavier kayak. The only thing I would have to worry about is making sure there are no cars to my side before attempting this.
This is the perfect video for loading/unloading a heavy kayak. Not just for women, but for any of us not beast enough to solo lift a fishing kayak overhead onto a roof rack lol. Awesome stuff guys!!!
Thank you, Chad! I’ve wanted a kayak but have a bad ankle and can only lift 10 lbs. I also drive a Chrysler 300, so it’s not your average kayak car! I’ve contemplated a trailer but can’t afford to register and insure it every year. Now I know I can get a kayak AND “haul” it! Christie, I’m vertically challenged, too! Thank you! 💜💜
Good stuff for the vertically challenged. love your videos bro, smashed a 6lb bass yesterday using your advice on the chad rig. keep it coming bro and thanks for all you do for the sport!!
@@ChadHooverFishing Chad, my Yukon has wheel at the base of the hull. How do you recommend i prevent it from sliding. Also, my Equinox rack does not extend out.
Thanks Chad and Kristie! Got a new Bonifide RS 117 and I have been trying to find the best way to load my yak on my Sedan. This is exactly what I needed!
Awesome video. Just got a really nice fishing kayak. I'm a smaller guy and only weigh about 140 lbs so needless to say, i cant lift my 11ft kayak on my CRV by myself... this video is definitely going to help come spring time. Thank for the helpful tips!
made may day ! here i am looking at all these expensive gadgets and you both just set me off !!! Beginner and Solo, so needed this thank you both you awesome- happy fishing
Thanks so much for this! Just got me a 32kg kayak, not been out for a good few years, itching to go, I also got a jeep so this is just what I needed to know!!
My wife was asking me how to do this, on the way to the KY lake trail. One thing I would like to say is while throwing those straps over, if they have metal hooks, watch those windows!!! Great video Chad thanks for sharing.
@@ChadHooverFishing Update: used your method loading it up after my first trip this morning. Freaking AWESOME! Took me literally 10 seconds to have it on top of my roof rack.
I use similar method as shown by Your wife, however improving it a little. To the extended ends of roof rack I attached an adequate section of stainless steel tube to prevent damage to car paint. Putting one end of my quite heavy poly kayak on the steel tube, I can easily slide it up on the rack.
@@ChadHooverFishing chad, they also sell suction kayak loader to help get it on the roof without scratching the car. Can you transport the bonafide just on the bars without using a kayak carrier? Thanks
Love how the racks prevent the dreaded side slip. I always park far away from other vehicles because I’ve had a boat get away from me a couple of times.
Very informative video. Thank you. What kind of roof rack/cross bars do you have and what is the length? I have a 2010 Jeep Liberty and can't seem to find the ideal setup. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have 78” bars on my truck, but these bars were 65”. I am not sure how the roof is set up on yours, but check out the Hex Series cross bars from Dee Zee at www.deeezee.com
@@ChadHooverFishing Is there anyway of getting the crossbars further away from the top of the roof? Like an extension lift or something. That might sound stupid..lol. thanks
Wow. Thx for such an important topic on owning a kayak. Ive been debating on buying a fishing kayak, but loading and unloading by myself has kept me from buying one. And price. But im half way there now.
I've got a car with no roof rack yet see how loading from the side will be easier for me. I've used pool tubes along with dense foam in the past. After reading comments I'll put a rubber backed throw rug to use. Thanks!
My sportsman 119 is only 50 lbs, so I'm able to lift it up no problem, but I've been thinking of upgrading to a kayak. I was worried about how I'd lift an 85 lb kayak, but this idea is great. Thanks for the video.
Outstanding video! Seems like something that should be so easy but sometimes it's not. Now we have no excuses. Keep doing educational videos. Keep it Reel!
Now why didn't I think of doing it that way😜....I tried EVERY other way and totally did my back in. Anyway I'll try again with this method tomorrow. Thanks for this. Atb Jonathan 😊👍
Just stand on the side of the car and lay it over the kayak before you center it on the roof. Then center the kayak and go to the other side and pull it the rest of the way.
It’s the exact same way. It’s actually easier. Once you get the first kayak tied down, it is like you did the car before. Then you pivot the second kayak on the first one.
I have a Grand Cherokee and just purchased a 12.5' kayak. Would this method be easier if I removed my J hooks? I am 5'7", thank God I had help yesterday loading it. I don't have as much trouble with my 10' kayaks. My 12.5 is right at 60 pounds, thank you for any help
TIP: IF YOU USE FLAT STRAPS... twirl them so they are not flying flat in the wind. This keeps them from vibrating / fluttering and cutting through your kayak! THEY WILL CUT YOUR KAYAK or snap!
Dude thank you so much! I just ordered a Vibe Seaghost 110 and I was debating if to add a hitch to my Kia Sportage and putting it on my 5x8 utility trailer, but I'll go your route! on the roof, however I do have a panoramic sun roof but I think once it lays on the roof I can turn the stern around and lift strait at an angle with out touching the glass and straight onto the cross bars. Do you think that will work? Thanks in advance.
Greta video...however my car does not have a roof rack (hundai elantra) getting it on the car is easy but what is the best way to strap it down? Any suggestions are welcome, Thanks.
2 things...so I have a 6hr ride to take with the yak on top...what about straps for the front and back? Also do you always do your loading with kayak face up? Seems many do it the opposite.
Could be a dumb question... why wouldn't you load it top down? Other than to not have to pull the seat, ect. out.. would think it would be more aerodynamic flipped over.. planning on loading on top too, but was thinking flipped over.. am I missing something?? Also, really crazy question think you could stack two on top without J Hooks stacked on top of each other? Strap bottom yak to rack, strap top yak to bottom yak, then strap pair to bars again..
darn... i'm having hard time to do it chad... my kayak weighs around 90 lbs and I try to do it from behind with the roller. Will try to do it from the side. thanks chad.
You can also use an extra strap to wind and cinch between the front and rear cross bars at the ends and slide your yak along that like a web strap ladder step.. It won't even touch the roof if you do it correctly.
Yes, as long as you don’t over tighten, and don’t leave it strapped tight for long periods of time. If you plan to do that, I would consider some saddles or additional support. The biggest thing is to just avoid over tighten it.
This video was so helpful. I just wished you had showed how to strap it, as I am a first time kayaker and haven’t yet attempted this part. 😢 Even still, thank you! 😊
Love the video but this doesn’t work for me. My roof bars clip into the side rail and don’t extend past the rail so nothing to stop the kayak from sliding. Any other suggestions?
At 5ft 1 I wasn't sure I could load a kayak on to my lifted jeep by myself. I used your technique and loaded it up last weekend. I was shocked I managed to do it alone. I had a harder time reaching the roof rack to secure it so I used the door jam to get an extra boast.
This is amazing !!! Your Gorgeous Wife is an absolute Gem! Thank you for sharing - I’m going to load the kayaks on my SUV before my Husband gets home from work and surprise him! Thanks again!!
hi chad,a couple of years ago I saw your vid and its helped my lots-- I had to add a length of timber because ive got a glass roof-ive just done a very quick vid of my own on youtube-just wanted to say thanks for making life easier-- cheers mate
Does transporting it with no mounts and just the bars itself damage the kayak? I would think it puts stress on the hull on certain kayaks if they don't have a flat bottom.
great idea-load from the side--drrrrrrrr-why didn't I think of that--I haven't got roof rails but ill put a length of 1.3/4 x 1.1/2 timber on the roof bars that go across the car-then fix it on using heavy duty cable ties--ive just bought an ocean prowler and im struggling getting it on the roof (im almost 66)--ill check out your other vids in due course-thanks from the u/k
So, several other kayakers have told me I need some "saddles" in addition to the OEM Chrysler crossbars I have on my Pacifica Van. But Chad is only using the crossbars here. I'd appreciate any opinions from other folks here?
Do you use foam or padding on roof bars? I'm thinking about getting a recon 120 and I'll be hauling on a camry with roof bars. I use J cradles now, but think recon will be too big for them. Thanks for any advice you might have.
I do not. But I also don’t strap the boat down super tight. It should have about a fingers width of loose under the strap. I put a finger under the strap, cinch it down and pull my finger out.
@@ChadHooverFishing Is strapping it down too tight will deform the kayak? I'm taking it on a 6hr one way trip and just did a trial run today and there are some wind noise. Do you have that problem? I did twisted the straps so I dont know what caused it. Or, Is that normal?
Very useful tips. Can you suggest me some low budget fishing kayak that I can carry on Nissan Xterra roof rack and that can support me and my German Shepard on the lake. Thank you and I subscribed.
I went through a few pages of the comments and didn't see this mentioned (maybe I missed it). Why wouldn't you put it on the top of the car backwards facing? It seems to me that as you are driving the wind would put unnecessary stress on the seat. I am selling my 2006 truck (my usual way to transport my 12' fishing kayak) and replacing it with a small SUV. I saw your video on the ease of loading...lucky find for me. Thanks for the info.
OMG you two are so cute. Thanks so much for that. I have a Nissan rogue and and was wondering how I would load it myself. Looks very simple. I want to Buy one of these boats from Bass Pro shop in Tsawwassen BC. Now I will do that. You two are awesome. YEEEEEHAAAAAAA!
Well, now I feel like a moron. lol I have a Subaru Forester and just bought a Feelfree Lure 11.5. I've been trying to figure out how to load/carry it on my Forester since I rarely ever use my truck anymore. I've been looking at all these expensive Yakima carriers and such. Guess I don't need them after all. lol If you're ever up here around Morristown, TN, let me know and I'll come out and do some photography for you. I'm right in the middle of Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake. Thanks for the video!
Just be aware that there may be other handling issues with a big, heavy kayak. I have accesses to my local major river that require considerable (some say ridiculous) roll on the kayak cart. Another thing that might be helpful. Foam rollers. When the tip of the boat is up on the side of the car, a foam roller set at that junction might help you get the boat up and onto the car's top. It all depends on the design and what not. A foam tube pool toy might be good too, but it will collapse. Might make a good alternative for sliding the boat up.
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Quick question is loading a kayak without j bars safe? I’ve always used them
OMG Chad, THANK YOU!!
I am a Christie, vertically challenged and all!! Hubby and I have been struggling with loading our heavy kayaks on the rooftop of our SUV with all sorts of gizmos and lots of pain. Your video made a huge difference and we loaded our kayak in no time. We can now enjoy our kayaks!! Yayy!!
Great demo. A good technique for folks who don't want to spend the extra money for a side load or roller load extension for their roof racks. Definitely encouraging for people who are maybe unsure of buying a larger, heavier kayak because they don't want to deal with the load/unload difficulties.
Ty. Single woman and just bought a kayak. Love this. ✌️
Thank you .I always ask my 22 years old son to help me but now with this method I do it my self.Thank you guys again
You are welcome! Glad it helped
I was not expecting such a fun lighthearted tutorial. Thanks so much for making me laugh and teaching me how to load my kayak! You guys are great!
SORRY 4 CAPS. YOU GUYS MAKE A GREAT COUPLE, I BROKE MY BACK AND NECK YEARS AGO, AND I JUST BOUGHT A KAYAK BECAUSE LAYING AROUND AND ROTTING ISN'T MY STYLE, SO I WILL TRY YOUR METHODE. THANK YOU KRISTIE FOR BEING A GREAT SPORT.
Thanks and good luck getting out there!! Get it
Using your method, you can place a bathmat (rubber side down) on the roof. stays put and lets the kayak slide easily without scratching the paint.
tomb Yeap, I had a buddy recommend that the other day and I was planning to do a follow up video about that
Yeah. But the same can't be said about the Bar Scatching the Kayak. You should always place Thich Padding under it!
Neville Madden ha... you should see the bottom of my kayak from river rocks and land portages 😂
Looks lighter than the PA12😁
His head only works when he chews on it, judging by his stomach...
I'm going to try this! I'm a 115 lb woman with a 50 lb, 16' kayak, and it's been quite a challenge loading & unloading it, to say the least. My car doesn't have side rails, but I may just throw my foam camping pad over my Kia Soul perpendicular & in between the crossbars, and try this out. It would be so nice not to have to rely on a second person every time I want to go paddling. Thanks for the post!
Try using a tacky yoga mat or a wet towel, both work great. A friend of mine (lady about your size) bought two suction cups with a little lanyard and connected them to the corners of a carpet remnant and she uses that by sticking the suction cups on top and letting the piece of carpet hang over the side. They have them at most craft stores, I think she got hers at either Autozone or Harbor Freight.
Dude...., this way is hands down the best way to load a kayak! My boat is almost 100lb (feels like 900lb), and I was able to do it without breaking a sweat. I was even debating buying or building a kayak loader. You just save me some 💰. Thank you! Great video! Any saltwater tips??
Thanks!! I'm a woman and I was having a lot of trouble getting my kayak up by myself. This is such a help!
You are welcome. Glad I could help
Chad and Kristy, thank you!!! I am a so paddler and even with Yakima roller cradles it was exhausting. Been practicing Kristy’s moves and huge difference!!!!!!!!
I appreciate this video. I'm 5'2 and I go kayaking alone. I had to buy a cheaper lighter kayak with me because I would always struggle with my heavier one. But I love my heavier kayak. The only thing I would have to worry about is making sure there are no cars to my side before attempting this.
This is the perfect video for loading/unloading a heavy kayak. Not just for women, but for any of us not beast enough to solo lift a fishing kayak overhead onto a roof rack lol. Awesome stuff guys!!!
Thank you, Chad! I’ve wanted a kayak but have a bad ankle and can only lift 10 lbs. I also drive a Chrysler 300, so it’s not your average kayak car! I’ve contemplated a trailer but can’t afford to register and insure it every year. Now I know I can get a kayak AND “haul” it! Christie, I’m vertically challenged, too! Thank you! 💜💜
This was so helpful! 😁
Being a woman who has had back surgery and just dug out the yak for the first time since the op!
Cheers!
Wow. That’s inspirational, Joanna. With 3 hip surgeries I’m ready to try again.
Good stuff for the vertically challenged. love your videos bro, smashed a 6lb bass yesterday using your advice on the chad rig. keep it coming bro and thanks for all you do for the sport!!
Edge 150 thanks and congrats!!
Damn! lol I JUST bought a Lifetime Yukon 116 and was struggling with it. Should have watched your video first. Thank you guys so much! lol
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@@ChadHooverFishing Chad, my Yukon has wheel at the base of the hull. How do you recommend i prevent it from sliding.
Also, my Equinox rack does not extend out.
Thanks Chad and Kristie! Got a new Bonifide RS 117 and I have been trying to find the best way to load my yak on my Sedan. This is exactly what I needed!
Awesome video. Just got a really nice fishing kayak. I'm a smaller guy and only weigh about 140 lbs so needless to say, i cant lift my 11ft kayak on my CRV by myself... this video is definitely going to help come spring time. Thank for the helpful tips!
Do you have a basket or do you have the rails like what they have ?
Chad and Kristie I think you have just saved me a back injury - thank you so much!
made may day ! here i am looking at all these expensive gadgets and you both just set me off !!! Beginner and Solo, so needed this thank you both you awesome- happy fishing
Thank you so much, i have struggled to get my kayak on the truck alone, now this you have made it look so easy :)
Awesome, glad we could help
Ok this is the best I’ve seen! Thank you. Just got a double kayak and was wondering how I could do this! 👍
Thanks so much for this! Just got me a 32kg kayak, not been out for a good few years, itching to go, I also got a jeep so this is just what I needed to know!!
Thank you so much for sharing watching from Columbus Ohio
You are so welcome!
My wife was asking me how to do this, on the way to the KY lake trail. One thing I would like to say is while throwing those straps over, if they have metal hooks, watch those windows!!! Great video Chad thanks for sharing.
Jaybird Bassin good point, ours are covered by a rubber protector
Just saw this video after a disaster of loading my kayak for the first time... will be using this moving forward!
Thanks, glad we could help and I hope it makes it much easier and less of a disaster next time.
@@ChadHooverFishing Update: used your method loading it up after my first trip this morning. Freaking AWESOME! Took me literally 10 seconds to have it on top of my roof rack.
Thank you so much!! This week was my first trip to the beach with my compass. This will help me immensely!
I use similar method as shown by Your wife, however improving it a little. To the extended ends of roof rack I attached an adequate section of stainless steel tube to prevent damage to car paint. Putting one end of my quite heavy poly kayak on the steel tube, I can easily slide it up on the rack.
Yessir. You can even use a piece of 2X4 wrapped in bunk material or a towel or a strong piece of PVC.
@@ChadHooverFishing chad, they also sell suction kayak loader to help get it on the roof without scratching the car.
Can you transport the bonafide just on the bars without using a kayak carrier? Thanks
Excellent demonstration guys!! 👍👍👍👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Love how the racks prevent the dreaded side slip. I always park far away from other vehicles because I’ve had a boat get away from me a couple of times.
Would love to see a Jhook type carrier tips! My wife and I both have yaks
Thanks guys, and thanks Kristie for that excellent demo. Cheers.
Very informative video. Thank you. What kind of roof rack/cross bars do you have and what is the length? I have a 2010 Jeep Liberty and can't seem to find the ideal setup. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have 78” bars on my truck, but these bars were 65”. I am not sure how the roof is set up on yours, but check out the Hex Series cross bars from Dee Zee at www.deeezee.com
@@ChadHooverFishing I'll check that out. Thank you again.
@@ChadHooverFishing Is there anyway of getting the crossbars further away from the top of the roof? Like an extension lift or something. That might sound stupid..lol. thanks
Wow. Thx for such an important topic on owning a kayak. Ive been debating on buying a fishing kayak, but loading and unloading by myself has kept me from buying one. And price. But im half way there now.
I've got a car with no roof rack yet see how loading from the side will be easier for me. I've used pool tubes along with dense foam in the past. After reading comments I'll put a rubber backed throw rug to use. Thanks!
Thank you boss for taking the time to make the video and that sense of humor while at it is always a plus 👍
My sportsman 119 is only 50 lbs, so I'm able to lift it up no problem, but I've been thinking of upgrading to a kayak. I was worried about how I'd lift an 85 lb kayak, but this idea is great. Thanks for the video.
For many of us, that is still too much weight.
Where did you get the cinching straps with the rubber handle? Could you send me a link?
Outstanding video! Seems like something that should be so easy but sometimes it's not. Now we have no excuses. Keep doing educational videos. Keep it Reel!
Kayak Engineer thanks and will do
Now why didn't I think of doing it that way😜....I tried EVERY other way and totally did my back in. Anyway I'll try again with this method tomorrow. Thanks for this. Atb Jonathan 😊👍
Got the same suv just need to get the bars this will be a way better option when I'm traveling far rather than my gas hog truck thanks for the vid
Yessir! Glad you like it
New to kayaking. Bought yesterday!
What if you have a rudder on the back bottom?
Great info!👍👍 I’d be scared of busting out a window with the metal buckle throwing the strap over.. like that sound at 4:37 mark 😂
TNBassinTV it has a rubber cover over it so that will never happen
Chad Hoover ahhh... I see! Lol
You don't need to toss it very hard. And, open the window, then it won't hit anything.
Chad Hoover you better knock on wood... I’m sure it can still crack
Just stand on the side of the car and lay it over the kayak before you center it on the roof. Then center the kayak and go to the other side and pull it the rest of the way.
Thank you for the clip. We have 2 Kayaks and 1 car, I’d love to see easy ways to load them.
It’s the exact same way. It’s actually easier. Once you get the first kayak tied down, it is like you did the car before. Then you pivot the second kayak on the first one.
I have a Grand Cherokee and just purchased a 12.5' kayak. Would this method be easier if I removed my J hooks? I am 5'7", thank God I had help yesterday loading it. I don't have as much trouble with my 10' kayaks. My 12.5 is right at 60 pounds, thank you for any help
TIP: IF YOU USE FLAT STRAPS... twirl them so they are not flying flat in the wind. This keeps them from vibrating / fluttering and cutting through your kayak! THEY WILL CUT YOUR KAYAK or snap!
writing that down lol
Dude thank you so much! I just ordered a Vibe Seaghost 110 and I was debating if to add a hitch to my Kia Sportage and putting it on my 5x8 utility trailer, but I'll go your route! on the roof, however I do have a panoramic sun roof but I think once it lays on the roof I can turn the stern around and lift strait at an angle with out touching the glass and straight onto the cross bars. Do you think that will work? Thanks in advance.
Damn who knew it was that simple! Thanks Chad and Kristie!
I am going to go look at a kayak for sale, now that I know I can do what Kristie has demonstrated I just might do the deal!
Greta video...however my car does not have a roof rack (hundai elantra) getting it on the car is easy but what is the best way to strap it down? Any suggestions are welcome, Thanks.
Thank you, Christie! I was just saying it’s too hard to kid my kayak alone. You represented!
2 things...so I have a 6hr ride to take with the yak on top...what about straps for the front and back? Also do you always do your loading with kayak face up? Seems many do it the opposite.
Could be a dumb question... why wouldn't you load it top down? Other than to not have to pull the seat, ect. out.. would think it would be more aerodynamic flipped over.. planning on loading on top too, but was thinking flipped over.. am I missing something?? Also, really crazy question think you could stack two on top without J Hooks stacked on top of each other? Strap bottom yak to rack, strap top yak to bottom yak, then strap pair to bars again..
darn... i'm having hard time to do it chad... my kayak weighs around 90 lbs and I try to do it from behind with the roller. Will try to do it from the side. thanks chad.
Yessir, let me know how it works
@@ChadHooverFishinghi there, just tried it and it was really easy.
That looks easy but is it as easy with a 10' kayak. Thanks
Pretty close, the angle is just slightly steeper
You can also use an extra strap to wind and cinch between the front and rear cross bars at the ends and slide your yak along that like a web strap ladder step.. It won't even touch the roof if you do it correctly.
That’s a great point. I will add that tip to the next version of this video
Flukemaster did a video on this 👍
Great video. This really helped a 72-year-old man. Thanks
😂 best video I’ve seen in awhile
Thanks! Is it ok to strap the kayak right onto the bars or should you get a carrier system?
Yes, as long as you don’t over tighten, and don’t leave it strapped tight for long periods of time. If you plan to do that, I would consider some saddles or additional support. The biggest thing is to just avoid over tighten it.
Your video was great you are very good in character and humor 😊
Thank you so much 😁
This video was so helpful. I just wished you had showed how to strap it, as I am a first time kayaker and haven’t yet attempted this part. 😢 Even still, thank you! 😊
Love the video but this doesn’t work for me. My roof bars clip into the side rail and don’t extend past the rail so nothing to stop the kayak from sliding. Any other suggestions?
Do you have slotted tracks that you could put some sort of T-Bolt stopper?
LOL. Chad ya'll are great. Idk why I'm watching this again now, but it's great.
Lmao omg your kitchen comment! Very informative video, great way of teaching and of course the sense of humour!
At 5ft 1 I wasn't sure I could load a kayak on to my lifted jeep by myself. I used your technique and loaded it up last weekend. I was shocked I managed to do it alone. I had a harder time reaching the roof rack to secure it so I used the door jam to get an extra boast.
This is amazing !!! Your Gorgeous Wife is an absolute Gem! Thank you for sharing - I’m going to load the kayaks on my SUV before my Husband gets home from work and surprise him! Thanks again!!
hi chad,a couple of years ago I saw your vid and its helped my lots-- I had to add a length of timber because ive got a glass roof-ive just done a very quick vid of my own on youtube-just wanted to say thanks for making life easier-- cheers mate
Went looking for this video since I also have a glass top. Couldn’t find it.
No need for a foam or pad across the cross bar? Won’t it slide? Thanks!
Nope, not if it’s tied down properly. Thanks for the question, I will point that out when we update this video.
bro I struggled with this for a long time before I had a truck lol
Wow LOJO in the wild haha
Lojo my favorite fishing youtuber man. Going through this issue myself now too 🤣 I have to load my new kayak on a jeep
Love you LOJO!(:
Lojo!!! Hahahaha
Soooo helpful! Been trying to my Outlaw 11.5 up on the roof solo and I was struggling! Thanks!
Funniest video I've seen in a long time, kudos. XD
Thank you so much for making this video. It was easy to follow your instructions. Thank you!!!
Does transporting it with no mounts and just the bars itself damage the kayak? I would think it puts stress on the hull on certain kayaks if they don't have a flat bottom.
great idea-load from the side--drrrrrrrr-why didn't I think of that--I haven't got roof rails but ill put a length of 1.3/4 x 1.1/2 timber on the roof bars that go across the car-then fix it on using heavy duty cable ties--ive just bought an ocean prowler and im struggling getting it on the roof (im almost 66)--ill check out your other vids in due course-thanks from the u/k
Nice demo! How much does this kayak weigh?
Ryan Knowles 87 pounds
So, several other kayakers have told me I need some "saddles" in addition to the OEM Chrysler crossbars I have on my Pacifica Van. But Chad is only using the crossbars here. I'd appreciate any opinions from other folks here?
Feller on reddit said just the crossbars are fine. He explained the jhooks can give a false sense of security.
Do you use foam or padding on roof bars? I'm thinking about getting a recon 120 and I'll be hauling on a camry with roof bars. I use J cradles now, but think recon will be too big for them. Thanks for any advice you might have.
I do not. But I also don’t strap the boat down super tight. It should have about a fingers width of loose under the strap. I put a finger under the strap, cinch it down and pull my finger out.
@@ChadHooverFishing Is strapping it down too tight will deform the kayak? I'm taking it on a 6hr one way trip and just did a trial run today and there are some wind noise. Do you have that problem? I did twisted the straps so I dont know what caused it. Or, Is that normal?
Chad, do you recommend using bow and stern lines on top of a truck with a cap?
No.
@@ChadHooverFishing thank you sir.
Very useful tips. Can you suggest me some low budget fishing kayak that I can carry on Nissan Xterra roof rack and that can support me and my German Shepard on the lake. Thank you and I subscribed.
Very nice! Will this cause stress cracks over time?
Love the tip/joke style videos. I straight up just bought a truck instead. haha. Blessed to make the money to afford one. Great stuff, Chad.
Trucks today have such a short bed - more than half of my kayak would be hanging off the gate.
They definitely are short for the most part. My ascend sticks out about a foot past the tailgate when it's down.
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for the video and channel!
This is awesome! Thanks for the demonstration.
Thanks and thanks for watching
This is great becuase i was worried how i'd handle a heavy kayak. I'd put a pool noodle around the longitudinal rail to protect it and help it slide.
I went through a few pages of the comments and didn't see this mentioned (maybe I missed it). Why wouldn't you put it on the top of the car backwards facing? It seems to me that as you are driving the wind would put unnecessary stress on the seat. I am selling my 2006 truck (my usual way to transport my 12' fishing kayak) and replacing it with a small SUV. I saw your video on the ease of loading...lucky find for me. Thanks for the info.
OMG you two are so cute. Thanks so much for that. I have a Nissan rogue and and was wondering how I would load it myself. Looks very simple. I want to Buy one of these boats from Bass Pro shop in Tsawwassen BC. Now I will do that. You two are awesome. YEEEEEHAAAAAAA!
A couple of tips. Keep the window down ( and maybe even the door open). Have a rudder? Take it off when loading or unloading.
Thanks for sharing guys, I'll be showing this to my vertically challenged wife. Good info and entertaining to watch as well!
Great tip, thanks. But i tried this and scratched up my paint! Definitely need a towel or bathmat if using this technique.
Love it. Way to show em Christy!
thank you for this video!! Now I'm gonna be brave enough to try it by myself!!
Awesome. Im planning to get the same kayak and was wondering how im gonna load it by myself. Thanks.
Well, now I feel like a moron. lol I have a Subaru Forester and just bought a Feelfree Lure 11.5. I've been trying to figure out how to load/carry it on my Forester since I rarely ever use my truck anymore. I've been looking at all these expensive Yakima carriers and such. Guess I don't need them after all. lol If you're ever up here around Morristown, TN, let me know and I'll come out and do some photography for you. I'm right in the middle of Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake. Thanks for the video!
Just be aware that there may be other handling issues with a big, heavy kayak. I have accesses to my local major river that require considerable (some say ridiculous) roll on the kayak cart. Another thing that might be helpful. Foam rollers. When the tip of the boat is up on the side of the car, a foam roller set at that junction might help you get the boat up and onto the car's top. It all depends on the design and what not. A foam tube pool toy might be good too, but it will collapse. Might make a good alternative for sliding the boat up.
great explanation and demonstration!
Thank you Seattle.
Good video was curious what kind of cart you use for your ss127 haven't seen any in your videos.
Excellent video, but I have one question about roof racks. For a SS127 what would you consider the minimum distance between the bars on the roof rack?
Do you think this would work on a kayak carrier rack? The kind that attaches to the Criss bars and holds the kayak at an angle