Foam Kayak Carriers/Blocks on Freedom Top
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Foam Kayak Carriers/Blocks on Freedom Top
Has anyone tried these foam Kayak blocks on a Freedom Top? They just sit on top. I also thought to get a hitch extender(designed more for a truck) for the back and use the foam kayak blocks for the front. We have a couple of kayaks, each weighing 45 lbs each. Any thoughts from you kayakers?
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I use these with my 16 ft Canoe. No problems at all. The freedom top cant even tell its up there, and thats after I've got it strapped down overly tight.
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I had 2 tarpon 160i's on my Yuke with the Yak rack and all the tie downs, into a big headwind, and then the obligatory 18 wheeler blast at 80 mph,...
Crapped my shorts a few times.
I don't know if I would feel so good about doing the foam block thing.
But I need to do something with the Jeep bc I am missing my kayak fishing immensely.
BTW the Tarpon 160i is a great fishing platform. Salt and fresh water, it is great.
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Well haven't used the blocks...But think it would work with your Freedom top. If I had the freedom Top that is what I would have done but.....I have the Q-towers on my spare car the Mercury Cougar and for the Jeep (soft top) I use a trailer or just take the top off and strap'em down.....
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Foam might work but I really want a rack of some type. I haven't seen someone put a rack directly on a hardtop 2door model. I have a trailer that works and I do take the hardtop off but I think a nice cargo rack would work better.
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I'm making a trip in the morning, i have a kongo cage, but is off for mods. i'm traveling with my hard top due to rain. i plan on using some pool noodles under my kayak. i'll let you know how it worked.