How much weight can a Thule stacker hold?
The Thule Stacker can hold up to 75 pounds. This weight can be spread across one to four kayaks, depending on the weights of the boats. The safest way is to carry the kayaks on the roof of your vehicle, without stacking them on top of each other, to avoid damage and warranty issues. If you have a truck, you can also use the truck bed or a truck rack to fit multiple kayaks and secure them with tie-downs or an extender if needed.Stackable kayaks can be placed onto most roof racks. Others may benefit from adding specific kayak cradles (such as the twin J-style carrier or the kayak or canoe holder) to provide additional support.Use a lift system – Some kayak racks come with a lift system to help make roof rack transporting even easier. These racks slide down to the side of your vehicle so you only have to lift your kayak up to waist height. After you’ve strapped your kayak in place, you simply push the rack back up to the roof.These kayak stackers are essentially a pair of vertical posts that you mount onto your vehicle’s crossbars. From there, you’re able to easily transport as many as four kayaks at once with a kayak roof rack mount.You can use cam buckle or ratchet straps to secure the kayak. The straps will cross through the longer J Hooks (facing the back of the kayak) over the kayak to the front, shorter hooks. They should also be looped under the rack itself, not just the J hook.
How much height does a Thule rack add?
From where the Thule Aeroblade Edge Roof Rack part numbers # TH7602B-TH7603B and # THKIT3112 will install on your vehicle they will add right at an additional 2-1/2 inches of height to the vehicle. A Thule roof rack is safely and easily attached to your car – you can do it yourself in minutes. For each car brand and model, there is a Thule roof rack solution that fits. To find the right roof rack, head to our Roof Rack Systems page and click “Select Vehicle”.