Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Rack that can hold 2 canoes (no home builds)
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halvorsonchristopher |
Bearskin Lodge: "The only thing I miss is the ability to quickly pop off a tower if I needed to haul something tall, like an upright refrigerator. Please explain more as to why you can not easily remove a tower? Are they bolted down? I thought I saw a clamp on option. Love your recommendation. Hit me with any additional info that you can. |
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HappyHuskies |
Two canoes easily fit. For kayaks I use Yakima conversions. Just simple risers that fit into the top of the TracRac and allow me to use Yakima saddles. I don't remember where I bought these, but they were cheap and I've used them all of the TracRac's I've owned. I also have a Maine Rollon attached to help when I'm by myself. I don't think these are made anymore. I know TracRac changed there design a bit for my most recent truck and I had to do a little fabrication to make these fit. |
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Bearskin Lodge |
My racks are actually bolted on, but that was just to get them to work with my Tacoma and the sliding rails in the bed. Plus the truck is more or less a dedicated canoe hauler. If I remember right, the Vantech racks don't come with the rubber stripping for the top of the bars. It's a cheap add on, and without it, they are hard on gunnels. We had the Outdoorsman racks on a lodge truck and they just fell apart (although depending on our staff, that truck leads a pretty tough life). The same truck now has my old Thules. Quinn |
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AmarilloJim |
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HappyHuskies |
AmarilloJim: "No home builds? That's no fun" I too like diy fabrication projects, but the OP indicated that he was "Not looking to build or modify". Maybe a topic for another thread? |
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KevinL |
Only one one here, but will hold two. Spring Creek, bought hitch on eBay and cab suction mount on the "For Sale" section here. Still can use my truck tonneau. |
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Jackfish |
I have a VW Atlas SUV with roof bars. I had to buy new towers for my Yakima rack (I already had the 78" bars) and it works perfectly. With a roundtrip of 1200+ miles to Atikokan and the northside of Quetico, along with many local trips, I couldn't be happier. Side note: We bought a Yakima hitch-mount bike rack, too. Couldn't ask for a better piece of equipment. Very much a Yakima fan. |
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KevinL |
Kevin, nice to hear from you. We meet about 3-4 years back at the VNO bunkhouses. " Yes sir I knew that we had ran into each other before, but couldn't remember the location and you are correct. VNO. |
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amhacker22 |
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halvorsonchristopher |
Looking through the market, and only finding a few options that I know will work. - Yakima Outdoorsman 300: 78" load bars - Spring Creek Tuff Truck Rack: 100" load bars Both are fine options, but I'm curious WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE that can definitely hold two canoes, without modification. Not looking to build or modify, looking for something more permanent. Input & Pictures welcomed! ?? Thank you BWCA family! You are better than any internet search. |
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Cedarboy |
20 years, no issues. CB |
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halvorsonchristopher |
KevinL: " Kevin, nice to hear from you. We meet about 3-4 years back at the VNO bunkhouses. Definitely nice that it's still allows you to use the tonneau cover. Just not looking to use a suction cup option any longer. Don't like the wear and rear on the door moulding/flashing. |
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halvorsonchristopher |
Blatz: "Is it a double cab? I used Yakima towers and 72" (can be cut down if needed) cross bars with that and it it worked great. Plenty of span between bars. When I got a topper I added a channel and the Yakima tower for that. That's the best possible option unless you plan on going on very rough unimproved roads. You only need the top straps. No bow or stern straps needed. I'm a big fan of Yakima products. " Thanks for the reply. Which Yakima towers? 2019 f350, crew cab. Looking to keep both towers on the bed. Nothing over the cab. |
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Blatz |
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VaderStrom |
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Blatz |
halvorsonchristopher: "Blatz: "Is it a double cab? I used Yakima towers and 72" (can be cut down if needed) cross bars with that and it it worked great. Plenty of span between bars. When I got a topper I added a channel and the Yakima tower for that. That's the best possible option unless you plan on going on very rough unimproved roads. You only need the top straps. No bow or stern straps needed. I'm a big fan of Yakima products. " Unless you're getting a topper and don't want to use your cab, the towers I use won't help This will help you with what you can use from Yakima. Also check out etrailer.com |
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Bearskin Lodge |
The racks themselves are of as good, or really probably better quality than the thules. The only thing I miss is the ability to quickly pop off a tower if I needed to haul something tall, like an upright refrigerator. Here is a photo. |