SUP and kayak rack

[nabcracker]

I am trying to figure a way to put my 2 SUPs and RTT on my Gobi rack for the 4runner. Has anyone ever tried to tie down two SUPs on the J style kayak transport racks?

Thanks

 

[WanderOften]

I am trying to figure a way to put my 2 SUPs and RTT on my Gobi rack for the 4runner. Has anyone ever tried to tie down two SUPs on the J style kayak transport racks?

Thanks

Why not stack them with pads between the two boards? SUZp's don't typically fit well in J-cradles and while the rails are a strong part of the boards there's a lot of potential load on a small surface area when you're hitting the bumps.

 

[nabcracker]

Why not stack them with pads between the two boards? SUZp's don't typically fit well in J-cradles and while the rails are a strong part of the boards there's a lot of potential load on a small surface area when you're hitting the bumps.

Normally I would stack them with out pads, easy way to travel with SUPs. I have a roof top tent that takes up most of the rack space, trying to avoid buying a chaser trailer right now. I have found some cheap J-cradles, might give it a try and see at low speeds. Good point about the rails, even with these epoxy boards they are the weak point. I will add some extra padding.

 

[SDDiver5]

This is the exact reason I don't want to get a RTT. Once you have a RTT on the roof you are very limited to extra space. I have thought of using the Kayak Rack exactly how you mentioned, but, I thought maybe it would weaken the rocker when driving on the freeway at 70MPH.

 

[Ramjet]

Stack the SUP's on top of each other. Never transport them on the rails. They will get crushed. Also, never transport them in bags in hot environments. They have a tendency to melt or explode.

 

[nabcracker]

We just bought a small off road trailer to put our tent on and free up the roof rack for boards and bikes.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Have a look at soft racks...