Re: [Paddlewise] Frugal kayak transport

From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 15:38:00
>SAMUEL KLINGEL wrote:
>> 
>> I am trying to figure out what is the best vehicle to purchase that
>> will carry a Kayak. One that has the cheepest set up for a person
>> that doesn't have a lot of money. I am considering a Jeep Wrangler
>> because you don't have to build a rack for it I don't think.


Pre-96 Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager -- available in 4WD, too, but
rare. Factory roof racks are fairly solid, and the pre-96 ones have rain
gutters for cheap roof racks if you don't find one with built-ins. If
pre-91 or so, though, avoid the 3.0 V-6 -- it's why my '86 is called "Smoky
Joe".

-- Wes

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