Roof rack for a canoe
I have a 16' Kevlar canoe that I'd like to carry on top of my camper (2010 Eagle Cap 850). There appear to be 3 options for mounting a rack: 1. Fixed crossbars with a foot at each end attached to t...
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My 16' Wenonah will not fit on the roof on the side of the AC, so I am removing center bar from it and putting it over AC.
For front mount, what is narrow, I drilled 2 holes next to skylight and bolted plank of wood where I strap the canoe.
For rear, I used factory rails with double 2x4 across what is hold by couple of those SUV rack holders.
For loading I wrap foam sleeves, from rack place again around rear factory bars and just pull the canoe over them.
I think the canoe adds to aerodynamics mounted this way, but not enough to measure bigger mpg.
For front mount, what is narrow, I drilled 2 holes next to skylight and bolted plank of wood where I strap the canoe.
For rear, I used factory rails with double 2x4 across what is hold by couple of those SUV rack holders.
For loading I wrap foam sleeves, from rack place again around rear factory bars and just pull the canoe over them.
I think the canoe adds to aerodynamics mounted this way, but not enough to measure bigger mpg.
