homemade Kayak loader

hey guys, since i carry my kayak cartop ive done a lot of research on how to make my life easier when loading/unloading the kayak (76lbs).

i came across this thread and am putting here for those fellow yakers... good luck

http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=103508

oh and the suction cups can be found at amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Grip-4-Head-Suction-Puller-Misc/dp/B0039ZE694/ref=pd_sbs_misc_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=1G376BWTN4QXWZ5J806W

That's really cool, thanks for the post!

anyone know of any type of loader like that which would work on an SUV? since the back is vertical.


Maybe use that same setup to load from the front?

Cool idea. In a bit of a pickle myself now. Had the easy glide Thule Kayak set up for my car, but just ordered a new car (very different model ) and when it comes in 8-10 weeks my kayak days are done. Unless the fine folks here want to pick me and my kayak up!

anyone know of any type of loader like that which would work on an SUV? since the back is vertical.


Maybe use that same setup to load from the front?

you got the j-racks? I have an SUV as well and had the same problem. I bought the saddle mounts. lay an old car floor mat on the back of the roof edge. lay one end on the mat. pick up the other and slide it up. Just got to remember to take the mat down before driving away.

Cool idea. In a bit of a pickle myself now. Had the easy glide Thule Kayak set up for my car, but just ordered a new car (very different model ) and when it comes in 8-10 weeks my kayak days are done. Unless the fine folks here want to pick me and my kayak up!

what is to become of the thule glides? no roof rack on the new car?

guys i made it and i gotta tell you... i now load my 75lbs kayak onto my honda civic with sssoooo much ease. much better than spending hundreds on thules or any of those expensive accessories