How to Load 2 Kayaks On SUV

People have been asking me how I keep the kayaks up like that.. I pull up to the boat ramp and guys are always looking and asking questions. Well here it is.... Pretty simple how to load 2 kayaks using the roof rack. I use the Swiss Cargo 3 in 1 Kayak Rack. This is a step by step tutorial on how to load the kayaks. You can use it on a car or SUV as long as you have the cross bars.. Thanks for watching!!! Kayaks in Video Future Beach Angler 160 - https://youtu.be/c2GHdZkvLf0 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100 - https://youtu.be/Cu1ppHsSLzQ

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People have been asking me how I keep the kayaks up like that.. I pull up to the boat ramp and guys are always looking and asking questions. Well here it is.... Pretty simple how to load 2 kayaks using the roof rack. I use the Swiss Cargo 3 in 1 Kayak Rack. This is a step by step tutorial on how to load the kayaks. You can use it on a car or SUV as long as you have the cross bars.. Thanks for watching!!! Kayaks in Video Future Beach Angler 160 - https://youtu.be/c2GHdZkvLf0 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100 - https://youtu.be/Cu1ppHsSLzQ

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Rafael Segura
Rafael Segura - 6 years ago
My comment comes from Costa Rica, Centroamérica.
Thank you for your suggest. It was very HELPFUL.
That was a great job.
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 6 years ago
Rafael Segura Thank you!!!
Brian Gentile
Brian Gentile - 6 years ago
Thank you!
I just bought 1 and yours was the first video that I watched.
Great job!
RCMods
RCMods - 6 years ago
Thank you! Great instruction. Of course I did mine the wrong way until I saw this, LOL... Thanks again and happy yaking... (I am a subscriber!)
Leasa Gibbons
Leasa Gibbons - 6 years ago
Thank you! Happy Canadian Kayaker!
Mike Vadney
Mike Vadney - 6 years ago
Thank you very much for the video sir. I do appreciate it.
Adam Fox
Adam Fox - 6 years ago
Thanks for the great video. I have the same rack, but have had trouble keeping my 12 ft fishing kayak from shifting while transporting. I snugged the straps tight each time.
jay love
jay love - 6 years ago
Can this hold a 75 lb kayak
brian Solberg
brian Solberg - 6 years ago
Perfect, exactly what I was looking for , thanks for posting
HumbleCarMods
HumbleCarMods - 6 years ago
You don't need to tie down the stern and bow to the front and rear of the vehicle?
visualkeirockstar
visualkeirockstar - 6 years ago
I do it if im going on the freeway. Its just extra safety.
seth harjes
seth harjes - 6 years ago
Depends on how fast you are going, and how strong your roof rack is, if you have the ability to i would always atleast tie the front down to minimize lift
Black Lab
Black Lab - 6 years ago
We only tied ours down as shown and had no problems for the more than 500 mile trip.

10. comment for How to Load 2 Kayaks On SUV

gingerlover43015
gingerlover43015 - 6 years ago
Where did you purchased this kayak rack?
Black Lab
Black Lab - 6 years ago
I believe we purchased ours at Dick's sporting goods. You may be able to find it on amazon.
Black Lab
Black Lab - 6 years ago
Took 2 kayaks from Ohio to Northern Georgian Bay - about 550 miles. Followed these instructions on how to mount and tie down the kayaks and had no problems and one was a large fishing kayak. We didn't do any extra tie downs and I often forgot they where there because they were so quiet. We even crossed several bridges with high wind warnings without a hitch! Thanks for the great instructions!!!!!! And just an FYI we were in a minivan not SUV.
Marilyn Freda
Marilyn Freda - 6 years ago
So incredibly helpful! My son and I had a new rack and went out yesterday and after 20 minutes on the river, we got word that there were 60 mph winds and hail approaching....thanks to you we got 2 kayaks on the roof and avoided disaster. How do I load one kayak on my own?
Acacia Schmidt
Acacia Schmidt - 6 years ago
Very helpful! Thank you!!
Gloria Lindsey
Gloria Lindsey - 6 years ago
Excellent video, very informative and helpful for me. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
kyleg001
kyleg001 - 6 years ago
Careful with using these mounts on this factory rack. I have the same rack and my front cross member bar bent in half doing 70 on the freeway a few days ago. Cheap aluminum. Lucky I had additional tie down points and I didn't lose the kayaks.
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 6 years ago
+wow... that would have been bad...kyleg001
Doug Yankunas
Doug Yankunas - 6 years ago
great explanation, thank you
Steve and Sarah Rutledge
Steve and Sarah Rutledge - 6 years ago
Thanks for posting! Very helpful
Paul Jordan
Paul Jordan - 6 years ago
Great video! I just bought 2 kayaks and this same holder, this technique works great and it made me look like I knew what I was doing! Thank you
B Schlough
B Schlough - 6 years ago
I just wrote "straps first" on my hand.

20. comment for How to Load 2 Kayaks On SUV

Paula Ortgiesen
Paula Ortgiesen - 6 years ago
Thanks so much for this video!!!! We bought our first kayaks today and thanks to your video got then home safe and sound!!!
Jessie Kenel
Jessie Kenel - 6 years ago
Hi there! How heavy and wide are your kayaks? I am trying to find a rack option for 2 heavy fishing kayaks (75lbs, 36" wide and 100lbs, 35" wide).
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 6 years ago
Jessie Kenel Yea this one should be good for you.. my kayak is 13 ft and I have a bunch of mods on it making it pretty heavy. Drove for over 3 hours down to Key West with no problems. Good luck to you!
Jessie Kenel
Jessie Kenel - 6 years ago
Thanks for the reply! You are the only review I have found then that had a kayak over 50lbs haha We tried the malone stax pro2 rack and the 75lb kayak actually shifted 3 times in the span of a 20 minute drive going less than 60km/hr. Needless to say we are looking for an upgrade before our 2.5hr drive this weekend.
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 6 years ago
Jessie Kenel The future beach kayak is around 100 lbs and the wilderness is alittle lighter. This rack should do good for you. I've had different fishing kayaks on it and all fit..
vegangurl4eva
vegangurl4eva - 6 years ago
Thanks for paying attention to the detail. Good video.
menenzayas
menenzayas - 7 years ago
Thanks for taking the time to complete this tutorial, really useful for beginners like myself.
Gerardo Salas
Gerardo Salas - 7 years ago
This is what I dislike about adventure sports... It seems so pleasant but behind it all there's a lot of pre-work and hustle :(
William Gaze
William Gaze - 7 years ago
Thank you for the video.
Nelson Walker
Nelson Walker - 7 years ago
good video
Andy Shafer
Andy Shafer - 7 years ago
Thanks for the vid. It helped me and my wife save time and do it right today on our first use. Our yaks floated Center Hill Lake in todayTN with your help.
SAXONWARLORD1000AD
SAXONWARLORD1000AD - 7 years ago
I like the way he strapped his hair in place to make a handle
Doogie Ball
Doogie Ball - 7 years ago
I just got cross bars and hooks for my kayaks and this was very helpful! Thanks!

30. comment for How to Load 2 Kayaks On SUV

Johanna Claasen
Johanna Claasen - 7 years ago
Super cool and useful video. Thanks for taking the time.
TERRY FILEN
TERRY FILEN - 7 years ago
Great job on the video. Very helpful!!!
Doc Drew
Doc Drew - 7 years ago
nice video...
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 7 years ago
Thank you!!
Lori Tilton
Lori Tilton - 7 years ago
Thank you so much! I am a single Mom and my son and I just bought two Pelican Trailblazer 100 kayaks. I decided to buy this Kayak rack because of your demonstration. You made it really easy. Thanks!
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 7 years ago
Thank you!! Glad I helped you out! Hope you guys have some fun on the water!
mdubrey
mdubrey - 7 years ago
Well done. Thank you.
Ukie In The Woodz
Ukie In The Woodz - 7 years ago
Thanks for the explanation, got the racks on and my kayaks on within minutes.
Alex Lai
Alex Lai - 7 years ago
excellent! thank you for taking the time to make this very useful video.
Bill Heitzeg
Bill Heitzeg - 7 years ago
Thanks!
Chase Montney
Chase Montney - 7 years ago
Do you use the front and back tie downs on long trips?
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 7 years ago
Nope... Just like that... Drove it 3+ hours to Key West and no problems... Just make sure your straps arent twisted up or else it will make alot of noise
MsGinny33
MsGinny33 - 7 years ago
You are a very good teacher. Thank you! :)
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 7 years ago
Thanks!!! No problem!!
Walter White
Walter White - 7 years ago
well done thanks
bleachsmoker
bleachsmoker - 7 years ago
Thanks dude. I got this rack and I was having a hard time standing on top of my SUV. Now I know to loop the straps beforehand. People should invest in some ratchet straps. They work way better than the cheap ones that come with the rack. Now I just have to find how to better tie off the front and back. You should also tie the slack more than a single knot. Double is better.
AnnoyingTheTriangle
AnnoyingTheTriangle - 7 years ago
Thank you so much. I got this today and the directions sucked so bad. Thanks a ton for taking the time to post this.
MiamiFishN
MiamiFishN - 7 years ago
No problem.... Any questions just ask... Been using it and other ways for a while
Rick Martin
Rick Martin - 7 years ago
helpful, thanks
macraw
macraw - 7 years ago
How about some tiedowns front and back? Enjoyed the video.
seenondv
seenondv - 7 years ago
Has this held up well for you over time?
NoEmotion GoldMask
NoEmotion GoldMask - 8 years ago
Yeeeeeaaaaahhhhhh
Kevin J
Kevin J - 8 years ago
Good shit!
KAYAK FRANK
KAYAK FRANK - 8 years ago
Good one bud. Now I just gotta show the wife,so I can snatch her Tahoe.

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