Kayak softop question

[HydroPaul]

Looking at getting Kayaks. I have a 4 dr with soft top. What are ways of hauling a 10ft kayak without buying a thousand dollar cargo system? Is there something cheap that will work on top with soft top down? Can I fit it inside.and let it hang out over spare? Everything I fou d 9ncthis site is for hard top or a 1500 roof system

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[laroo]

Not exactly cheap, but... I have the soft top version of Exposed Racks, linked below and purchased used from a member here. I have not used it for moving a kayak, but I have used it for paddle boards with no issues. It should work fine for a kayak. The only thing that bothers me is that anything wet or dirty put up there is dripping into the Jeep since the top has to be down. I have used a Rampage brief top and a JTops sunshade to help with that problem. They both fit under the rack... not well, but good enough to keep stuff out.

https://www.smsparts.com/vehicles-ysmm/2018-2022-jeep-wrangler-jlu-4dr-soft-top-roof-racks

 

[HydroPaul]

Not exactly cheap, but... I have the soft top version of Exposed Racks, linked below and purchased used from a member here. I have not used it for moving a kayak, but I have used it for paddle boards with no issues. It should work fine for a kayak. The only thing that bothers me is that anything wet or dirty put up there is dripping into the Jeep since the top has to be down. I have used a Rampage brief top and a JTops sunshade to help with that problem. They both fit under the rack... not well, but good enough to keep stuff out.

https://www.smsparts.com/vehicles-ysmm/2018-2022-jeep-wrangler-jlu-4dr-soft-top-roof-racks

Still pricey but looks solid. Thanks

 

[fourseasons1621]

I have the rack on my 2Door and I love it. I don't leave the front bar on when not in use bc it clutters up my open air feeling but I just used wing nuts for those 4 anchor points. works great for a quick on and off. I've carried 2 paddle boards and 2 paddles at the same time and a few sheets of 4x8 plywood too. I have onboard air & tank so whenever I'm loading the paddleboards after use I just blow them off quick.

 

[HydroPaul]

I have the rack on my 2Door and I love it. I don't leave the front bar on when not in use bc it clutters up my open air feeling but I just used wing nuts for those 4 anchor points. works great for a quick on and off. I've carried 2 paddle boards and 2 paddles at the same time and a few sheets of 4x8 plywood too. I have onboard air & tank so whenever I'm loading the paddleboards after use I just blow them off quick.

Does this kit come with just the rack or do I have a also purchase something to add on to it for kayak/paddle board

 

[fourseasons1621]

Does this kit come with just the rack or do I have a also purchase something to add on to it for kayak/paddle board

Its complete, you'll only need ratchet straps to anchor your yaks. If you want paddle holders they are separate but not really necessary.

 

[laroo]

You can add the kayak inserts if you opt for the bars with click in system, but they just add to the cost. I have one pair and they work great. I also just use a foam pad sometimes, and it works good too.

So I would say the click in bars with the kayak accessories is the best option, but you'll be fine with the plain bars if you want to minimize the cost.

 

[HydroPaul]

I have the rack on my 2Door and I love it. I don't leave the front bar on when not in use bc it clutters up my open air feeling but I just used wing nuts for those 4 anchor points. works great for a quick on and off. I've carried 2 paddle boards and 2 paddles at the same time and a few sheets of 4x8 plywood too. I have onboard air & tank so whenever I'm loading the paddleboards after use I just blow them off quick.

Not exactly cheap, but... I have the soft top version of Exposed Racks, linked below and purchased used from a member here. I have not used it for moving a kayak, but I have used it for paddle boards with no issues. It should work fine for a kayak. The only thing that bothers me is that anything wet or dirty put up there is dripping into the Jeep since the top has to be down. I have used a Rampage brief top and a JTops sunshade to help with that problem. They both fit under the rack... not well, but good enough to keep stuff out.

https://www.smsparts.com/vehicles-ysmm/2018-2022-jeep-wrangler-jlu-4dr-soft-top-roof-racks

Will these racks work for a 12 ft kayak.? Worried it's to long

 

[fourseasons1621]

My 2 boards are 11FT and I cary more than safely on a 2 door. I wouldn't worry about a thing using the under soft rack on a 4 door especially. This is of course if you ratchet strap them correctly

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