Reddit reviews HandiRack Universal Inflatable Roof Rack Bars (Black); Tie-downs Included; Fits Most Cars and SUVs
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Inflatable vehicle rack for carrying all types of gear and accessories; Makes a great CANOE RACK, KAYAK RACK, SURFBOARD RACK, SUP RACK and WINTER SPORTS RACK; LIGHTWEIGHT YET HEAVY-DUTY; Load capacity of 175lbs; Certified for use up to Highway SpeedsEasy to install; No tools required; Twin-bars are secured to the roof by a fitting strap that passes through the vehicle's doors; Strap then fastens in a heavy-duty cam buckle; To view the installation process, please watch the video; User Manual includedUniversal roof bars; No side rails or gutters required; Fits Compact, Sedan, Station Wagon, MPV, SUV, Crossover, 4x4, 2, 3, 4 or 5 door vehicles; Unsuitable for vehicles with soft-tops and curtain airbags; Should not be left on vehicle when not in useTested on many vehicle brands including: AUDI BMW BUICK CHEVROLET DODGE FORD HONDA HYUNDAI JEEP KIA MAZDA MERCEDES MITSUBISHI NISSAN SMART SUBARU SUZUKI TOYOTA VW; Please contact HandiWorld if you are unsure about the compatibility of your vehicleIncludes: 2 x HandiRack twin-tubes each with 5 D ring anchor points, 2 x 9.8ft tie-down HandiStraps, a high-volume HandiPump for inflating each bladder, Instruction Manual and a travel bag for easy storage; BOW and STERN LINES are also included
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https://www.amazon.com/Malone-HandiRack-Inflatable-Universal-Luggage/dp/B001F5AHKC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487767374&sr=8-1&keywords=handirack
We've been using this, it's nice because if you have 2 cars (one at pick up also without a roof rack) you can take this off pretty quickly, deflate it & store it in your kayak until you get to the pick up spot and throw it on the other car
Here is my evolution of racks (originally posted here:
I've just finished trying solutions for getting my 60lb poly Tempest 170 on the roof (almost always solo).
First I used inflatable roof racks from Malone, which get the job done surprisingly well, but lifting the 17 foot boat up there remained a challenge.
Second I shifted to J racks as i hated watching the hull deform a bit (temporarily only) by tying the poly boat down on the inflatable. So I got these Malone J Racks. I like these racks, but they add a few inches to the height needed to lift the boat. I could do it, but tended to scrape the car and boat up a bit. That and eventually I was going to injure my back.
Third I got the Malone Telos Load Assist which seemed like a nice, more affordable solution to load assist than the Thule Hullavator. It can be moved from side to side and vehicle to vehicle so the more boats you are loading (requiring Malone J racks) the cheaper it is effectively. The Telos system works, but ins't perfect. It was still scratching my boat up too much, and my side mirror even when folded in. Honestly for smaller boats it would have been just fine.
Finally I caved and returned the Telos and ordered the Thule Hullavator (Note that you can get it cheaper from other places than amazon, but Amazon is convenient to link to for reviews and such). It is silly how pricey it is, but it simply works. I don't risk my back or my gear when loading or unloading, and it is cake to work with.
It has now been around a year and I am SO happy with the final solution.Going out solo even in strong winds is now feasible and injury free!
Does the dislike so far J-cradles in this tread include when used for poly sea kayaks? My understanding is that they should be transported on the side to avoid stress on the boat, where glass boats should be hull down.
IDK why my other comment got downvoted so much. maybe this sub is full of people who only drive 3K miles a year, and every post on here is of a freshly washed car on a scenic overlook.
Meanwhile, I just purchased a 14ft tandem kayak and inflatable roof rack that will be going on my car's roof this summer to and from the river.
I mean, it is a nice car, and I love driving it, but it's my only car, and ultimately, it's a tool to get shit done. If I need to move some firewood, I'll put a tarp in there and load up, if I need to move a kayak, it's going on the roof, if i need soil and mulch, guess where it's going...
good for you u/AutonomousPerception for getting more out of ur car than 90% of the people in this sub.
god, i hate fanboy WRX group, but at least they aren't afraid to get their cars a little dirty, and use them to move shit.
I used this inflatable roof rack for my Volvo with no roof rack. It held my heavy 15.5' Kraken with no problem.
https://www.amazon.com/Malone-HandiRack-Inflatable-Universal-Luggage/dp/B001F5AHKC
I use these on my 4 door honda accord. I use it for 2 11+ foot long boats all the time. They're very durable material and have solid steel D rings to use with straps. It works great.
Best price I found was at amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F5AHKC?pc_redir=1396040478&robot_redir=1
Have you seen the inflatable roof racks? This is how I would go.
Have you considered foam racks? Copy and paste from my post earlier:
I have a 2000 civic hatchback DX so we basically have the same car but my car has a bigger butt. I bought this 25$ foam kit off amazon and it works fine. I also got these hooks and installed them on the radiator bolts and carry the kayak in the center of the roof. Two straps that came with the foam kit across the kayak and through the door shutting both doors on the straps, one more like it from tail of kayak to tow hook in the back, and one of the ropes off the nose like a V attaching to these two hooks on the front of the car. If you want to go more expensive there is this 90$ inflatable roof rack. I went with the cheaper route because I usually have a truck but the few times I don't I want to be able to still go out. I've yet to have an issue with the foam blocks. They work really well.
Edit, I also have a moonroof installed on my car. Tightened down tighter then it probably needs to be, the kayak almost touches the moonroof.
They also make wider ones for non V shaped kayaks also.
No experience with it, but I saw this earlier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F5AHKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7Q7iDb92GC2MN
They're fine on the door trim. Been running mine for 2 months now with no problems. Just a bit loud because of the lack of fairing.
have you looked into an inflatable roof rack? I have this one too and it's great for quick things in a pinch.