bilgamesh Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I need to carry a canoe every once in awhile. I would appreciate any experience you may have with a roof rack or other minimalist solution for this task. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I need to carry a canoe every once in awhile. I would appreciate any experience you may have with a roof rack or other minimalist solution for this task. Thanks, Bill I thought Pat's (JeepcoMJ) bro did at one time... I remember a pic in the Introductions Thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy in Maine Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I use these to haul canoes, kayaks and ladders all of the time. I bought mine brand new on craigslist for $300 which was a great deal. http://www.rackoutfitters.com/car-racks ... 59p865.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 This is what I did to haul my kayak. I wanted to keep the topper. Probably $75 in the whole thing, in keeping with the theme of driving my $500 Comanche. Iron pipe for crossbars $22 versus $58 for Yak bars, all the other pieces bought off e-bay a little at a time. 1A towers for the cab, control towers and landing pads for the topper(bad pics-no light). I'd like to have one of those carriers above for the rear when I go topless: Image Not Found Image Not Found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 By the way, I bought a set of 4 1A towers cheap, won't need the other 2, if that sounds like a viable solution for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I need to carry a canoe every once in awhile. I would appreciate any experience you may have with a roof rack or other minimalist solution for this task. Thanks, Bill I thought Pat's (JeepcoMJ) bro did at one time... I remember a pic in the Introductions Thread... that be correct. the rack is just an aftermarket roof rack from an xj, no idea what brand. it's really just for the basket rack and kayaks, but we prop the canoe up between the kayaks down to the bed and tie it to the back rack. Image Not Found with the basket removed, we can fit two kayaks and the canoe between them like I said. -Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilgamesh Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 By the way, I bought a set of 4 1A towers cheap, won't need the other 2, if that sounds like a viable solution for you. I would be interested, but I know at least one of my rain gutters is loose. I am not familiar with these parts, but it seems like they would require a strong base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 By the way, I bought a set of 4 1A towers cheap, won't need the other 2, if that sounds like a viable solution for you. I would be interested, but I know at least one of my rain gutters is loose. I am not familiar with these parts, but it seems like they would require a strong base. That would be the trim, IIRC. Theres a solid foundation underneath. I had to replace the trim piece once that got tore off by a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLAB Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Do u have more details pictures of your basket please, i like it ? :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Do u have more details pictures of your basket please, i like it ? :clapping: me? not really. it's made from 1" solid stock aluminum. my brother made it for his mj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLAB Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 ok ok cool thank's for fast reply I've a good idea now how to do something similar. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 ok ok cool thank's for fast reply I've a good idea now how to do something similar. :thumbsup: he's a welder at bucyrus building mining equipment...trained in all sorts of welding etc. so, if you're good like a welder it won't take long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Basket is pretty sweet, Jeepco. I just had a brainstorm. I have a Yakima basket that I could cut down. I don't use it on my Grand Cherokee much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdhntr Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 if you want cheap, they sell foam pads that the canoe rails sit on. then you just strap it down in front and in back. i've used them alot. we used them on my brother in laws nissan pickup all the time. they're cheap too. i think about $15-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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