Before you screw it to your vehicle take a measurement of the distance of the rail to the back and front of the roof.
How to install kayak roof rack.
How to strap a kayak to a roof rack in 4 steps with pictures step 1.
Strap down the bow.
This is a short video of installing a folding kayak roof rack that attaches to existing luggage rack crossbars.
This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier.
Marcus from the bill jackson s paddling dept.
This is the 2 pair universal canoe car top mount carrier roof rack kayak listing.
Demonstrates how to properly secure your kayak or sup to the roof rack of your vehicle.
The kayak roof rack is inexpensive thru amaz.
The next thing to do after the assembly is to raise it to the top of the vehicle.
This is a video tutorial of a roof rack from amazon.
To get started position yourselves at either end of the kayak bow and stern.
Ensure that the position of the rack aligns with the center of the roof.
We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on.
Attach the crossbars to the side rails by using the screws.
Tighten top cradle to the plate and secure the plate in place by lightly tightening the knob in place.
Strap the kayak to the crossbars.
Choose a kayak carrier.
Slide the square nuts into the track and loosely attach the bottom cradle in place.
Loading kayaks onto a j rack from the side is easiest with a partner.
The right kayak carrier for you depends on the size weight of your watercraft how many kayaks you want to.