>>>>>From: jwd_at_acm.org Subject: [Paddlewise] Car topping -- bow/stern tie-down So here's my question: "Where the heck do you tie your bow and stern down to on newer vehicles (say vehicles manufactured in the last 4 or 5 years)?"<<<< I can't speak about many other cars, but at least a fair number have tie down hooks on all four corners. For example, my Subura Outback does. But I also have an older car with a metal bumper (instead of the plastic covered bumbers that are popular now) that doesn't have any tie down hooks, so I just drilled holes in the corners of the bumpers and inserted 3/16" eyebolts (ie hooks that form a complete circle sorta like the letter "P"). I figure when it's time to sell it, I'll just remove the hooks (hoping that the remaining holes shouldn't be too much of an eyesore). Evan Dallas Woodinville Washington (who also thinks one of the best things about Washington state, from a kayaking perspective, is its proximity to gorgeous Vancouver Island as well as the west coast of mainland British Columbia) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have a tiny 98 Escort and it has tie down attachments on all four sides. I don't use a roof rack, I only use the foam blocks that come with simple roof kits. I also run a line through the back windows and over the top of the kayak. I transport a 17' Perception Eclipse using this method every other weekend 300 miles each way and never had a problem. Well, I'll have to say I do feel a bit silly with a kayak 2 times longer than my car but oh well :) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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