Great setup and video. Will be installing one of these into my new house shortly. I will have a rooftop tent and two kayaks that I need to store so if there was only a way to share the wench with two different platforms, ie. one for the rooftop tent and one for the kayak so you didn’t have to buy two wenches. Thanks for taking the time to do the video.
Completely awesome application of ingenuity! My Daughter and her husband have a similar lift in their garage, but it's for hoisting things (Christmas decorations, etc.) up into the attic. Instead of the 2 boards, it has more of a big one piece "basket", and the bottom of the basket matches the ceiling in the garage. The hoist lifts the load up into the attic and stops when the bottom of the basket is flush with the ceiling below it. It made me wish my attic was as big as theirs and suitable for use as storage space!
Hey man, great video and idea! I’m acrually working on doing the same thing to use for my kayaks. Do you know roughly how much cable you needed for your project? How did you go about measuring how much cable you needed?
Very nice ingenious lift. I'm looking at a roof top tent and I didn't want to have to ask my neighbor to help me take it off or put it on the top of the truck, since I probably won't use it maybe 2 or 3 times a year, because who wants to leave it on year round.
Hey just came across your video and this is such a great idea. I have a 2020 Tacoma myself. So you are unfastening the clamps / ( 4 nuts ) every time, that are clamped to the Billy Bars? That's what it looks like?
One thing to consider is how tall your garage ceiling is and the length of cable from your winch/hoist to the first pulley. That is the maximum length you can move the lift up and down.
Great setup. I may copy it as well for my RTT... Any issues adjusting cable lengths to get an even lift? Flight of the Navigator sure brings back memories... ;-)
Thanks for this. I'm trying to design a kayak storage system like this but moveable so I can slide it about 4 feet sideways away from the garage door tacks. My question is, is it ok to store the kayak right side up on the boards like that? The Hobie manuals suggest upside down unless you use the $300 Hobie cradle set.
TJ - this is awesome. I am new to Yaking, and have struggled to find a good solid lift/storage system. This answers many of questions and concerns. I don't have to worry about my Yak falling on anything but floor, so that is a bonus. I love the idea, and I have seen many varieties on UA-cam. I started with a plain pulley system, being a disabled Vet, that didn't work very well for me physically. So I got a hoist from HF, and now want to rig my pulleys, to the hoist, etc. One question I do have, if you would answer, is How do you determine the amount of travel needed to raise and lower to desired height? My garage has a low ceiling and no attic above, so I will be lagging everything into joists. I want to mount the hoist by the garage door opener as it has an outlet there, I can use and keeps me out from under or beside the Yak when raising and lowering. Once my system is up I think I will post a video on it as well, and do the more in depth stuff. It is hard to find a video with that kind of detail. Great job young man. New subscriber here. Enjoy you vidz, etc. Semper Fi! Rich
Thanks for the support! As for the distance of travel, I just measured how far I needed to lift up from my truck bed to the ceiling. As long as your winch is at least that distance or more away from the first set of pulleys , you will be fine. Thanks again 🤙🏼🇺🇸
This is awesome!! How did you go about securing the 4 wire rope lines? Did you clip wires together..or use separate wire rope clamps and rope thimble for each cable? Sorry if I missed something and will watch for a 3rd time tonight:)
@@KayakUSA1 I am fairly new in the game, but I think the way you set up is still considered as lifting. To me, pulling means during the operation you can take a break, and rest the load on the ground - like dragging something on the ground. Lifting means you can't let go the cable during the operation, otherwise the load will drop. Cheers.
6:13 I love what I saw on the far side wall. Cheers.
Thanks best Video on here for a kayak hoist. Ive been looking for something that explained how to rig a hoist .
That's so helpful. Thank you for your sharing. How can you use the power instead of 12V .... please help me how to change. Thanks
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Great setup and video. Will be installing one of these into my new house shortly. I will have a rooftop tent and two kayaks that I need to store so if there was only a way to share the wench with two different platforms, ie. one for the rooftop tent and one for the kayak so you didn’t have to buy two wenches. Thanks for taking the time to do the video.
Flight of the navigator is on disney plus right now. So much nostalgia from my childhood. Great build btw.
Completely awesome application of ingenuity! My Daughter and her husband have a similar lift in their garage, but it's for hoisting things (Christmas decorations, etc.) up into the attic. Instead of the 2 boards, it has more of a big one piece "basket", and the bottom of the basket matches the ceiling in the garage. The hoist lifts the load up into the attic and stops when the bottom of the basket is flush with the ceiling below it. It made me wish my attic was as big as theirs and suitable for use as storage space!
It would be called...
My Wifes Kayak USA. Lol
Great job !!
You had me at “I got everything at Lowe’s”. On my way there now!
Merry Christmas buddy
Nice hell yea its what ive been looking for, what type winch did u get
TJ that’s so cool I’m going to try building it in my garage that’s a space saver thanks again!
Merry Christmas 🎁
Awesome video! I was looking for a video with a good idea for trying the 4 ropes together. The back to back pulleys is genius.
Merry Christmas TJ!!!
Merry Christmas
Hey man, great video and idea! I’m acrually working on doing the same thing to use for my kayaks. Do you know roughly how much cable you needed for your project? How did you go about measuring how much cable you needed?
Merry Christmas!
What Part # winch are you using ? AC powered.
Can the winch be plugged in to the wall?
Yes this is a 120v AC wench that plugs into a wall. This is not a 12v DC wench for a truck 👍🏼
Very nice ingenious lift. I'm looking at a roof top tent and I didn't want to have to ask my neighbor to help me take it off or put it on the top of the truck, since I probably won't use it maybe 2 or 3 times a year, because who wants to leave it on year round.
Hey just came across your video and this is such a great idea. I have a 2020 Tacoma myself. So you are unfastening the clamps / ( 4 nuts ) every time, that are clamped to the Billy Bars? That's what it looks like?
Winches shown in your list are 12-volt for ATVs... You can still buy a Badland AC 1500-lb winch at Harbor Freight for $165...
Love the channel, love the flag on the way!!!
One thing to consider is how tall your garage ceiling is and the length of cable from your winch/hoist to the first pulley. That is the maximum length you can move the lift up and down.
Great setup. I may copy it as well for my RTT... Any issues adjusting cable lengths to get an even lift? Flight of the Navigator sure brings back memories... ;-)
limit switch for the height to keep you from over lifting
What size cable is this? 1/8"
What did you use for power
Can you share with me where (or purchase link where) you got the metal rails that the 4 pulleys attach to?
Sure thing, here ya go.. amzn.to/3pi557D
If you haven't seen flight of the navigator you were born after the 90s. 😂
Where are the links to the Amazon wenches you recommend? Not seeing it in description.
Look on my kit page www.kit.co/kayakusa
Where did you get that cool blue pegboard?
It’s just regular peg board that I painted 🤙🏼
Hey TJ, did you do a video on that awesome wrap?
I did bud! Check out my channel , it’s a DIY kayak wrap cheap! 🤙🏼
Was the winch 110V with a plug or did you have to convert it to that? Most winches I see are 12V with no plug. Can that even happen?
It’s 110v with a plug 🔌 . 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1 sweet thanks man. Gonna test it out for a Pelican Bass Raider 10. Awesome idea.
Awesome setup
Thanks for this. I'm trying to design a kayak storage system like this but moveable so I can slide it about 4 feet sideways away from the garage door tacks. My question is, is it ok to store the kayak right side up on the boards like that? The Hobie manuals suggest upside down unless you use the $300 Hobie cradle set.
I’ve never had an issue but upside down is the best way for long time storage. 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1 . How did you secure the extra wire to the pulley system? Trying to zoom in (the red taped section where it splits off?
Your dyi kyak rack made from pvc. Would that be a safe way to store my kyak all the time winter etc? Feel free lure 13.5
That would be a great way to store it 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1 ty
TJ - this is awesome. I am new to Yaking, and have struggled to find a good solid lift/storage system. This answers many of questions and concerns. I don't have to worry about my Yak falling on anything but floor, so that is a bonus. I love the idea, and I have seen many varieties on UA-cam. I started with a plain pulley system, being a disabled Vet, that didn't work very well for me physically. So I got a hoist from HF, and now want to rig my pulleys, to the hoist, etc. One question I do have, if you would answer, is How do you determine the amount of travel needed to raise and lower to desired height? My garage has a low ceiling and no attic above, so I will be lagging everything into joists. I want to mount the hoist by the garage door opener as it has an outlet there, I can use and keeps me out from under or beside the Yak when raising and lowering. Once my system is up I think I will post a video on it as well, and do the more in depth stuff. It is hard to find a video with that kind of detail. Great job young man. New subscriber here. Enjoy you vidz, etc. Semper Fi! Rich
Thanks for the support! As for the distance of travel, I just measured how far I needed to lift up from my truck bed to the ceiling. As long as your winch is at least that distance or more away from the first set of pulleys , you will be fine. Thanks again 🤙🏼🇺🇸
@@KayakUSA1 awesome. Ill give it a go. Thx.
Awesome video, brother!👊🏾😎 I need a lift for my Radar 135!
Cool idea!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
This is awesome!! How did you go about securing the 4 wire rope lines? Did you clip wires together..or use separate wire rope clamps and rope thimble for each cable? Sorry if I missed something and will watch for a 3rd time tonight:)
No answer? Wondering the same thing
Merry Christmas…!
That’s awesome!
Connect that winch to a smart plug and you could use either google assistant or Alexa to raise and lower with your voice
Rod Priester 😂, now that would be cool!
Use a hoist instead. Winches are designed for pulling not lifting, the braking system is very different.
That’s very true, but the winch works in this configuration as it should. In the way I have it set up, it’s pulling not lifting. 👍🏼
@@KayakUSA1 I am fairly new in the game, but I think the way you set up is still considered as lifting. To me, pulling means during the operation you can take a break, and rest the load on the ground - like dragging something on the ground. Lifting means you can't let go the cable during the operation, otherwise the load will drop. Cheers.
@@yauck1 you're wrong. Like you said, you are just new in the game. This winch, in THIS video, is set up properly.
That’s a 12 volt winch. !
That is awesome! #AlwaysBeRecording
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Yeah, that's a depressing concept.
What do you mean?
Lose the Trump flag !!!!!
😂 Nahhhh
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Trump 2024 !!!
I did it myself. I used Woodglut woodworking plans for this.
Merry Christmas 🎄
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Merry Christmas!
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