RE: [Paddlewise] Minivan

I have the same setup on my 99 Dodge in Florida white.... According to
Yakima the rack is good for 250 lbs. I carry two Nordkapps at times  (+-
90lbs). you're paying 1-2 MPG and a lot of wind noise so put the racks on
before you get used to the nice quiet drive. I use the two front saddles and
the rear rollers. I trimmed the bars so they don't extend past the roofline.

cya


I just bought a flame red Dodge minivan (short wheelbase, cab-forward
design, with bra and fog and driving lights). It has the factory roof-rack
allowing a Yakima tower to slide right into the factory rail. I'm setting
it up as previously suggested on this list with a left and right cradle up
front and left and right rear rollers -- both on 66 inch bars. Does anyone
know if this set-up is strong enough if I carry three British heavies this
way (third kayak would be tied above and between the other two kayaks with
an ensolight pad for deck protection on the two below)?

Thanks.

Doug Lloyd (BC'in ya as I pass you by...and if I'm pushing blue anymore, it
will be with my paddle in the ocean!)
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