A canoe on top of a VX ?

[PHO2GR4]

I've carried an 18' fiberglas kayak on my VX quite a few times. I got the Yakima horizontal wing mounts plus some 'Hully Rollers' (hull-shaped attachments) to add to my stock rack. I tie off the front with a rope attached to the tow hook.

[driver3]

This is what I did.. I drove it probably 2-3 hours, windy roads.. this worked fine...

[Amnesia]

It wasn't a problem for us this summer. We drove from Southern IL. to Black River Falls, WI. without any problems. (Except for the hunk of rubber that bounced up off of the road from a semi, into the canoe and then back down through my sunroof on the way back home.) I used ratchet straps at the mid-section and tied off the nose to my pushbar that I got from Tone. No worries!

I'd post a picture, but I seem to be having trouble with that for some reason.

[dkmiller68]

Here's a possible solution...

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...-Search%20Page

[tomdietrying]

Yeah, no problem. I put my canoe up there all the time.
Peace.
Tom

[Chopper]

I like how many VX owners have a canoe. A canoe!??? I've never in my life known anyone with a canoe...and I live in a pretty wet place. Bart, what are you gonna do with a friggin canoe in the desert? Think I need a snowmobile

[HotFlyer]

We often travel with two Kayaks (14' / 12') on the roof. We had to widen the roof bars with longer tubes (58") bolted to the stock ones and padded with foam pipe insulation. They work fine.

Question, how much pressure (weight) will the roof brackets take?
How do you tie down the Kayaks without marking the paint on the hood from the strap?
Will the roof rack hold the kayaks without a front & rear tiedown?

Any input is welcomed.

Thank you,
Howard (0761)

[tomdietrying]

I don't use a front tie down for that very reason you said.

I use two lever down straps on the side and one rear strap.
It never has failed me doing that way.

Peace.
Tom

[nfpgasmask]

Chop, I think you should get a snowmobile. Take a look at Reno on a map and you will see just how close we are to Tahoe, Yosemite, Lassen and all sort of other watering holes! Lots of canoeing can be done out here!!

Bart

I like how many VX owners have a canoe. A canoe!??? I've never in my life known anyone with a canoe...and I live in a pretty wet place. Bart, what are you gonna do with a friggin canoe in the desert? Think I need a snowmobile

[Chopper]

That new Bombardier(sp.?) toy, is pretty much a snowmobile with the track and skis traded for wheels...it looks like an absolute blast. I'd forgotten about all that man made water you guys have. Gotta keep those Vegas fountains gushing, Phoenix lawns green, and L.A. pools full. I've not been out west in quite some time, in fact, I haven't left Florida in 14 years.