That’s a pretty slick loader👍. My RA forced me to purchase a purpose-built Malone trailer a couple years ago -one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I tried various cam and ratchet straps for a while, but had too many issues and went back to rope tie-downs. I recently learned a “venus fly trap” knot from a KZreadr and coupled it with a trucker’s hitch. It now literally takes me about a minute to load & secure my boat and I’m not as worried about something working loose.

@BarryP

11 ай бұрын

Valerie and I have actually decided to get a multi-purpose trailer. We are having trouble finding anyone to chip and haul the remnants of the tree stuff from the last vid for under $150. That's 1/4 of the cost of a permanent solution. I will always use the roof rack on solo missions, but the trailer should serve us very well with multiple yaks.

@ri-jm5tn

11 ай бұрын

@@BarryP Very cool! My best friend got a utility trailer that he modified to haul a couple boats and a lot of gear. I probably would have gone that route as well but I’m space-limited.

@BarryP

11 ай бұрын

@@ri-jm5tn Budget friendly is the "higher-end" Harbor Freight offering: www.harborfreight.com/automotive/trailers-towing/1720-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62671.html It folds into practically nothing, but I need to actually lay eyes on it and have a plan to outfit it quickly for whatever it's being used for.

@ri-jm5tn

11 ай бұрын

@@BarryP 👍. That will surely get it done!

Thanks Barry… You have inspired me to order the loader you demonstrated. I also have a scrawny ass 😂, plus only stand 5’4”, so loading a 66lb 10ft kayak on a truck has been difficult.

@BarryP

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear this, George! Hopefully it makes things easier and quicker for you. Make sure the rack is battened down very well. If you're dealing with just one kayak, it's pretty much set-and-forget. I transport three different yaks, so am relegated to a "sweet spot", and with the size/shape difference, heavy road gusts can move a mount every once in a while. Just be sure to keep a very close eye on that on your first trip or two.

HAPPY 1K BARRY!!!🙌

@BarryP

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Ed! Love ya, brother!

wow awesome load assist. i’m going to order me one to help load my getaway on my car. from home i can lift it up from the curb but when i’m out… it’s a bit of a back wrenching or car scratching feat! thanks!

@BarryP

10 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! I have the exact same problem! That Jeep is just a couple of inches too tall to muscle a yak up there without hurting myself or the paint.

Let me tell ya; if you had a 3rd gen 4runner like I do you could roll the back window down and just slide the kayak in there. No strapping no nothing. People don't understand the value of the back window rolling down. One of the best vehicles ever made.

@BarryP

2 ай бұрын

The back glass does actually open on the Jeep, but it's a swing out. I'm terrified that if I ever transported that way, I'll immediately hit a massive pothole, the glass will tap the yak and buh-bye glass. We have a '22 Forester, and I'd love to invest in a new(er) fishing beat-up vehicle, but at 200k miles, I'm pretty married to it until the engine or tranny crap out.

This looks great, I'm 5'1.5 and loading my 50lb Old Town kayak onto the roof of my Mini Cooper is getting harder and harder, so I'll have to check this out. This is beside the point but what are those folding stands called that you use to put your boat on when you're washing it? Got a link for them? Thanks a lot for the vid.

@BarryP

Ай бұрын

Hi Cindy! The links to the parts are in the description. The stands are by RAD Sports. If you search "rad sports kayak stands" on Amazon, you'll find them. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

@Cindy-lp8sm

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I looked but didn’t see that link. Must’ve missed it. Appreciate the quick response.

@BarryP

Ай бұрын

@@Cindy-lp8sm I put the actual link in the description just now. There's a pair listed on that page as "Used - Very Good Condition" for $35 right now. Get it while you can!

@Cindy-lp8sm

Ай бұрын

@@BarryPthanks! looks like I missed the $35 ones but I’ll keep on checking.

Im just starting again kayak fishing bitnits been 20 years... where do you suggest putting in and getting out on the Monacacy? Thanks

@BarryP

10 ай бұрын

This is a pretty good resource: www.recreater.com/292/Monocacy-Scenic-Water-Trail-Map Most of the river produces pretty identically.

One sub away

@BarryP

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully, this vid puts that to bed! Thank you, doc!

I'm worried about the crossbars themselves coming off under high speeds (on my less than heavy duty Kia Soul factory set), and wonder about tying a strap to the kayak (I will be using J-type racks) and through the inside of the vehicle. I may be over-concerned but those horror stories...

@BarryP

11 ай бұрын

Your concern isn't unfounded. Next-door neighbor Gary and I were about 10 miles down the highway one morning last year when his whole aftermarket rig separated from the car (a vid I never published). J-type introduces a lot of flex. Flex and wind are the enemy, as they will stress both the straps and hardware as the yaks shimmy. I wouldn't worry much about the factory crossbars. Vehicle mfgs are pretty conscious about load and your bars are likely a lot stronger than you think, particularly with something strapped to them and stabilizing any "give" between the two crossbars. If it's just one yak, this setup is what you want. If you are moving two yaks, Js are the only real answer (short of a trailer), and I'd just suggest driving like a grandma. Thanks for being a part of the 1k!

@lordenoch0

11 ай бұрын

@@BarryP Yes, I'll be using two kayaks quite a bit. I'll be cruisin' granny-style behind a big rig while on the highways.

@BarryP

10 ай бұрын

😂@@lordenoch0 You'll discover very quickly that there is a TON of turbulence behind big rigs and that the yaks don't move much on Js when you stay the hell away from them.

Congrats to your scrawny ass on 1K!!!🎉

@BarryP

10 ай бұрын

I couldn't have done it without you! ❤