How To Strap Kayak To Roof Rack With Straps

Tighten the straps by securing the buckles on each strap and wrapping and securing each loose end.

How to strap kayak to roof rack with straps.

Take a cam strap and position the buckle so it is resting on the side of the kayak a few inches above and to the side of one of the crossbars. Lay the straps over the roof rack laying the straps over the kayak truck rack is the first step to securing a kayak or canoe to your car. Then thread each strap around and underneath the roof rack and let the canoe lay flat against the car. When setting straps for a j style roof rack thread the strap through the upper u shaped portion of the rack.

Adjust the cam to the top of the gunwale to give you space to tighten down. Once your car s doors and or windows are closed your straps should be secure through the inside of your car. Ensure the straps are laying flat against the kayak and that they are not crossed. Toss the other end of the strap over your kayak.

Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side. Feed the strap underneath the bar on the far side of the kayak. Make sure your kayak is still in the same position on your roof rack and that your straps are straight and in line with your roof rack. Once the kayak is in position on the roof rack and the straps are laying over the kayak it is time to strap it down.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. This is the longer side of the rack and it s the side that will wind up behind your kayak once it s loaded. Loop one strap through around the attachment point on the bow. Then slide each strap so that the buckle lays against the hull of the kayak.

Bring both the loose end and the cam end overtop the kayak towards you so you have two parallel straps running across your kayak s deck. We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. Because of their design it can be difficult to set straps in place properly after your kayak is already up on the racks. If you don t have an attachment point on the kayak you have a couple of options.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Walk around to the other side of your vehicle grab the end of the strap and loop it underneath the crossbar then toss it back over your boat. Whichever tie down type you choose you ll begin by attaching the strap to the bow of your kayak. However be careful to ensure that the buckles do not scratch your vehicle.