Which type of car rack will transport a tandem kayak on a car with no side rails?
My wife and I are beginner kayakers. We are planning to buy a tandem kayak and go to a nearby reservoir and take our 2 year old along.
I've just started looking at car racks and realized that it is a confusing world. I drive a 2010 Honda Accord 4 door (standard size sedan) with no side rails. So my requirements for the car rack are something that would fit a car without side rails and hold a tandem kayak.
I've looked at a few different brands of racks, with towers and foot, and base clips that will work on my type of car.
Also, should I transport the kayak using EVA foam pads?
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I swear by Thule for transporting anything on the roof. Over the years I have had various vehicles, and various transport requirements, and this type of bar has:
- replaceable mounts, so for the cars with side rails I can connect to them, and for those without I have been able to clip on.
- standard size fitting, so I can carry bikes, kayaks, surfboards, a roof box, etc by simply replacing the mounts.
- strength and rigidity, letting me carry 4 bikes, or 2 kayaks, or many surfboards.
The kayak mounts I like are J-shaped, with foam, allowing the kayaks to be securely mounted on their sides, with decent padding.
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Inflatable racks are becoming quite popular for situations like yours. Everyone I've spoken to who's used them likes them. You'll only be able to carry 1-2 boasts on an inflatable rack.
Unless I'm expecting to carry a lot of boats I don't bother fitting my uprights, instead putting the boat upside down. On a light, and lightly-loaded, car boats on their sides can get interesting in crosswinds
It's not obvious which country you're in but Halfords' own roof racks aren't bad if you're in the UK (though the screws they come with are a bit rubbish). I've had them for a few cars.
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