Here is the solution: The key was getting a fixture for the factory (OEM) roof rack that would provide a support and that would stop the kayak from sliding off but at the same be foldable so it could easily be put out of the way. I found the prefect fixture: Clamp on Frame Bracket 1 3/4" FJ Cruiser Roof Rack (eBay). I was able to find some bolts at the local hardware store and then drilled holes in pvc piping. On the one side the Malone upright braces stop the kayak from falling off to that side but on the other side the pvc pipes stop it from sliding to the other side. Here is the result:
Today I worked on the loading system for my Tempest 170 kayak on my FJ cruiser. I use the Malone Stax Kayak holder as the main system for keeping the kayak in place down the highway. That seems to work well. However, the kayak has fallen off the top a couple of time during the loading or unloading procedure, so I needed a solution. Here is the solution: The key was getting a fixture for the factory (OEM) roof rack that would provide a support and that would stop the kayak from sliding off but at the same be foldable so it could easily be put out of the way. I found the prefect fixture: Clamp on Frame Bracket 1 3/4" FJ Cruiser Roof Rack (eBay). I was able to find some bolts at the local hardware store and then drilled holes in pvc piping. On the one side the Malone upright braces stop the kayak from falling off to that side but on the other side the pvc pipes stop it from sliding to the other side. Here is the result:
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6/20/2016 01:38:51 am
That seems to work well. However, the kayak has fallen off the top a couple of time during the loading or unloading procedure, so I needed a solution.
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Marlo
8/27/2016 02:34:39 pm
Yes, falling off is a problem - I now use a Swagman bike rack (Jackknife) with Malone kayak supports attached to the bike rack - it works much better now. I will have to update my video.
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8/23/2016 01:37:16 am
Here is the solution: The key was getting a fixture for the factory (OEM) roof rack that would provide a support
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