[Paddlewise] Subj: Cradles/rollers for EuroVan racks?

From:   Gypsykayak_at_aol.com
>I'd really like some kind of roller system at the very end of the back of 
the 
>roof.  I saw something that might work in the German REIMO camping catalog - 
>will check on how it works and how much it is.

I too had trouble loading my kayak alone wherein I had saddles in the front, 
rollers in the back. A friend suggested I put rollers on the the back factory 
bar, which I did. I use a bathroom carpet that fits around the toilet on the 
top guard of the back hatch; now I just have to lean the bow against the 
rollers, lift up the stern, a little push & the kayak goes on so easy that 
it's unbelieveable. It looks like the same concept would work on your rig but 
might involve having another crossbar permanently mounted further back of 
your vehicle. Sure would save wear & tear on your paintjob & you could leave 
the ladder at home.....just a  thought.........I am perhaps a little too new 
to be making suggestions but it made it possible for me to load/unload alone.

Sandi
Vancouver WA
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