I just bought a 1996 Ford F-150 pick-up (extended cab with rain gutters) and will get a cab-high camper shell and a kayak rack shortly. There are several options regarding kayak racks: 1) Yakima/Thule racks, 2) boat racks attached to the camper shell and 3) cab-over utility racks used to haul long ladders and pipe. I would welcome any suggestions regarding kayak racks from pick-up owners. Thanks in advance, Tony Niilus Upland, CA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> There are several > options regarding kayak racks: > > 1) Yakima/Thule racks, I have a Yakima system on the jeep with "hully rollers" on the back bar, and an adjustable saddle on the front bar. The Yakima cross bars are round in cross section, and no matter how much I tweak the locking bolts there is still some roatation of the cross bar when taking off/putting on the boat. It's not a big deal, but mostly a nuisance as I have to readjust the rollers every time. Thule has a square or rectangular cross bar so there wouldn't be that problem. OTOH, I love the hully rollers and they make life sweet when loading or unloading. -Nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Nick, > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Nick Von > Robison <SNIP> >The Yakima cross bars are > round in cross > section, and no matter how much I tweak the locking bolts there > is still some > roatation of the cross bar when taking off/putting on the boat. > It's not a big > deal, but mostly a nuisance as I have to readjust the rollers > every time. This isn't a guaranteed fix but I have found that it works most of the time. The problem is that the rollers don't spin as freely as they should so they pivot on the bar instead. Try a little silicone spray on the friction points of the rollers. You might be amazed at the difference it makes. Hope this helps. Cheers, -- Rob Cookson 3 Hats Design INTERNET PRINT ILLUSTRATION 5201 15 Ave NW Suite 220 Seattle, WA 98107 206.851.8202 direct line 206.784.1641 main office phone 206.784.2231 main office fax mailto:rob_at_3hats.com http://www.3hats.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Nick Von Robison wrote: > I have a Yakima system on the jeep with "hully rollers" on the back bar, and an > adjustable saddle on the front bar. The Yakima cross bars are round in cross > section, and no matter how much I tweak the locking bolts there is still some > roatation of the cross bar when taking off/putting on the boat. It's not a big > deal, but mostly a nuisance as I have to readjust the rollers every time. Contact cement a layer of 220 grit wet-or-dry emery paper on the inside of the clamps -- mine have not budged since I did that. Yakima should have fixed this in the design phase. It really is a PITA. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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