comanche13 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 next summer I'm going to start white water kayaking and would like to make a kayak rack over my cab but can't find anything or any idea's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think JeepcoMJ's brother has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 is he on the comancheclub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 That I don't know, but I'm sure Pat's got a pic somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 500$ mj did it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Image Not Found if he takes the rack off or moves it sideways, he can fit two kayaks on it. w/o the rack he can also fit the 5 person canoe on between the ladder rack bar he puts @ the back of the bed, and the roof rack. IIRC the cross bars are by thule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche13 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 thanks man i'll look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Sorry to bring up an old thread. So I am interested in any pics anyone has of how they carry kayaks and canoes with the MJ. I will need to be able to carry 2 whitewater kayaks or a 17' canoe at times, never both at once. Now for a quick paddle on a lazy afternoon the bed is fine for the kayaks but there are many times where I am gonna need my bed for camping cargo and the canoe is huge compared to my short bed MJ, I used to do this with my XJ by just strapping to my roof rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Use cherokee yakima roof rails. With kayak adapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That would work for the kayaks I would think, but the maximum spread of the drop rails seems too narrow to properly support the canoe. I was almost thinking about the bars on the cab roof and something similar to a ladder rack off the rear of the bed corners but without stake pockets and not wanting to really drill into the bed if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Why not make a T bracket that comes out of your reciever hitch . If it needs to be shorter to reach the kayak you could modify it to hang over towards the inside of the bed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That's actually an idea I hadn't thought of and I feel dumb now cause that's an incredibly easy solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Only of you have a hitch . Lol. Which I know you do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I've seen quite a few people with simple foam blocks used to space the canoe away from the roof of their vehicle, and just strap it down, no rack of any kind involved. I've never done it myself, but it looks like it works reasonably well. I work in a national park in the summer, and I've seen many out of province vehicles with that setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Why not make a T bracket that comes out of your reciever hitch . If it needs to be shorter to reach the kayak you could modify it to hang over towards the inside of the bed . This is an option I'd considered, but then I wondered about opening the gate. Extending the shaft that goes in to the receiver is also an option. At present, I have a rack set-up that uses a boat loader on the back of the bed, and a regular bar rack on the cab. My canoe is a 16.5' We-no-nah and only weighs 60 lbs. I can put on and take off by myself without even breaking a sweat (I'm 61) It sits at about a 20 degree angle and I can open the tailgate and my cross bed box and get to all the gear in the bed without any problem. I'll post up a picture when I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Paradise you bring up a good concern along with towing a trailer . A u bracket could be made along with the fact that Reese make a ball mount that is stackable so you can tow with the bottom part of the hitch and the top receives another 2 inch for whatever . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not a "Rack" but most guys I know who get into this sport end up on excurtions with multiple people, might be easier to look ahead and go big or go home.... :dunno: Here is a 6 place Kayak trailer I fabbed up for a local guy. The beauty of the trailer is not only can one vehical trasport more than one craft.....but when you get there (or at home for that matter) it also acts as a storage rack.(add a cable and padlock for security) And here is a bit of a heavier vertion I built for a local school....Holds/Hauls 6 16' freighter Canoe's....and as you can see this one has storage for paddles jackets and your other gear....(Check out the reversed Jeep Wheels.....deep dish mag effect) :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I made one similar with the idea of hauling 2 canoes AND all the camping gear for 4 for 2 weeks. It worked really well. Towed easily. While my Jeep was bumpety-bumpin' along the road I'd look in my rear view and the trailer was riding along smooth as silk. The tongue was quite long as are the ones above due to the length of the canoes, but the "bed" of the trailer which was lo-profile was still 4' x 8' and could hold alot of stuff, including firewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Why not make a T bracket that comes out of your reciever hitch . If it needs to be shorter to reach the kayak you could modify it to hang over towards the inside of the bed . This is an option I'd considered, but then I wondered about opening the gate. Extending the shaft that goes in to the receiver is also an option. At present, I have a rack set-up that uses a boat loader on the back of the bed, and a regular bar rack on the cab. My canoe is a 16.5' We-no-nah and only weighs 60 lbs. I can put on and take off by myself without even breaking a sweat (I'm 61) It sits at about a 20 degree angle and I can open the tailgate and my cross bed box and get to all the gear in the bed without any problem. I'll post up a picture when I can find it. I would be really interested in seeing a picture of this, I am intrigued by this idea. To the trailer guys, while that is a great idea I would like to keep it more or less narrowed down to only using the MJ. Most that will ever be transported with the MJ are the two kayaks for me and the girl. A trailer seems like it Wouldn't be as convenient for me to use if we are simply going for a leisurely paddle on a nearby lake after work for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy in Maine Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have this set up and really have enjoyed it...... http://www.autoanything.com/truck-racks/thule-xsporter-pro-500-truck-rack I bought mine still new off CL for about 3 bills. It will hold about 450 pounds. It will hold my two 14' yaks and a 17 foot Old Town canoe very securely. I intend to buy one of these in the near future though so that I can tow it behind my VW bus (so I can still pop the poptop)... http://www.maloneautoracks.com/microsport-saddleup.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Only pic I have of it. Just yakima bars for xj with kayak horizontal holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsNTrucks Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I recently picked up (ok more made) a lumber rack for my truck.....would that work? Sectioned a lumber rack that was 8' (we have no idea what or where it came from) from a full size. little more work than i would have liked but it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 If you have a hitch maybe this is more to your liking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 So here's the only picture I have of my rack set-up. It's a regular gutter mount rack with 1" steel tubing. The rear is on rollers which make it an easy one man job. I don't have a camper (I don't want one) and the height of the rear allows for opening the tailgate. I made some " gutters" on the rear with some angle to mount the rack to. It's solid. Allows use of the whole bed. Works for me. The front rack is mounted more forward on the cab to reduce the angle. The further forward I carry it the flatter the angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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