E Green Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I guess maybe I should have looked into this part first, but assumed i wouldn't have any issues finding a rooftop carmount for my kayak. I bought the 12 ft long, 49 lb Old Town Diringo 120 and would like to transport it with both my 2012 Chevy Traverse and Toyota Prius if possible. I talked to someone at Thule who said the traverse rail system is a mess and they don't have anything that matches up with that vehicle. He joked that I should get foam blocks or another car...haha I have NO IDEA about this stuff.....are the foam blco options a bad idea? Anyone have any info that might help me? thanks again! I can't wait to get out on this kayak
E Green Posted October 11, 2012 Author Posted October 11, 2012 tried to ask, are the foam block options a bad idea....typo...sorry
Gavin Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 See what Yakima Racks has to offer www.yakima.com
moguy1973 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I buy all my stuff from http://orsracksdirect.com . I bought my Inno roof rack for my car from them (do a search for ORS direct coupon codes and they usually have 10% off your purchase). Looks like they have Inno and Yakima racks for your Traverse. -- JimIf people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. -- Doug Larson
Brian K. Shaffer Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I was able to get Yakima racks years ago.. they are fantastic. i would highly recommend them. ( if you get the right ones... you can literally unlock them and take them off your car when not needed) Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
jdmidwest Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 If you have a rack, the foam blocks work fine. If you don't and have to put the blocks on the paint, expect paint to get scuffed. If you have a rack, any j type mount that attaches to factory rack works better. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
ollie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I would think foam blocks would work fine for you. I have some and have had to use them in the past without any problems either. You just have to be a little careful with them. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
Jack Jones Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I've used foam before without a problem. Also, I cribbed a loader system from another forum that made it easy. Here' a link: http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?&t=103508 "Thanks to Mother Mercy, Thanks to Brother Wine, Another night is over and we're walking down the line" - David Mallett
Gavin Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Had some foam blocks years ago..Worked fine for awhile...until I had to drive 200 miles home on a very windy day...Never again.
E Green Posted October 12, 2012 Author Posted October 12, 2012 very valuable and informative website this is...thanks again! kayak being delivered next thursday.....can't wait
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