How To Secure Kayak On J Hook Roof Racks

If you don t have a secure point such as a tow hook you can install a hood loop strap to create one.

How to secure kayak on j hook roof racks. Hook the end of the line with the ratchet to a secure point on the front of the kayak such as the grab handle. Never attach the tie down straps to plastic parts on your car. Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. If using a strap with a hook attach the hook at a secure point on your vehicle.

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. Attach the other end of the line to a secure point on your vehicle. Bring the strap assemblies over the kayak and feed them through the bottom of the carrier or around the roof rack cross bar. If using a bow stern strap with an anchor loop run the strap through the loop then bring the strap through the buckle and secure.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Step 5 push the buckle bumper out of the way and thread the end of the strap through the buckle pulling tight. To do so wrap the strap around the bar on the taller side of your j rack. This will depend on the model of j style rack being used.

Once you ve loaded the boat just lift the kayak or sup and the roof rack will retract with it. If you re smart you can actually set your straps in place before loading your kayaks on. Tie on with a bowline tie off with a hitch. In place of a long cam strap rope or twine will work here.

These racks extend over the side of the care where they hang in place allowing you to put the boat on and strap it in place at hip height. Then it locks securely in place on top of the car. Attach the cam to one loop wrap one full time around the nose of the kayak and then secure to the other loop with a trucker s hitch or something similar.