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Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier
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Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier

Item # 662048

$69.00

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Provides an economical and simple method for transporting all kayaks, surfboards and sailboards

  • Pair of closed-cell foam blocks are made from cfc- and hcfc-free foam
  • Re-usable mesh storage bag has printed instructions stitched to it for convenient reference

Includes two 18" waterproof, sunproof closed-cell foam blocks, two 18' bow/stern tie-down straps, one 15' center lash strap, two 9' block straps and 4 S-hooks for easy attachment under bumpers. Fits most any factory or after-market car-top rack system.

Made in USA.

Item 662048

Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier Customer Reviews

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Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Kayaking (3)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      Sep

      4

      2007

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent product

      By Skibum

      from Southeastern MA

      About Me Weekend Warrior

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to learn
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Well Constructed

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • For any kayaksmall boat

        Comments about Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier:

        I have had this system for 3 years, and it hasn't shown any signs of ware. This system is a great alternative for those who don't have the money/don't want a roof rack system. Works well with the rack system as well. Can be difficult to setup when its really windy, or if your short (depending on your car/setup/boat), once the boat is on the blocks, its easy make adjustments, and tie down.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        2

        2008

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Easy to Use

        By Goliath

        from Annapolis, MD

        About Me Recreational Rider

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Flexible
        • Functional

        Cons

        • Not Durable

        Best Uses

        • Kayaking

        Comments about Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier:

        This product is great if you have a car with no rack. I put it on top of a Toyota Corolla and drove 250 miles at 70 mph with a tandem 14.5 ft kayak on top without an issue. The only thing that I didn't like was the strap setup for the bow/stern. These straps were a bit less than what I wanted. I brought along some ratchet ties (HD) and used them.

        I find myself now using a combination of the foam/straps and the ratchet ties. The thing that I really like about this setup is that it doesn't matter what vehicle I use. I can use my pickup or my car. With my pickup I put one foam piece on the roof edge, and one on the back tail gate (down). Then tie it through the cab with a tie-wrap around the tail with no issues.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        4

        2008

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Worked great!

        By David196

        from Bullhead City Arizona

        About Me Recreational Rider

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Low cost works well

        Cons

        • Takes a little time

        Best Uses

        • Kayaking

        Comments about Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier:

        I bought a Ocean Prowler Trident 15, and needed a way to get it home from Henderson Nevada to Arizona, about 100 Miles. I got this, strapped the Kayak to my roof and started driving. Ran into a rain/wind/hail storm and the Kayak stayed on my roof with no adjustments or stops to re secure. I have no complaints!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        24

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        And so the Strap Breaks........

        By pedaldog

        from Brentwood, CA Norcal

        About Me Beginner

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Not worth the coin

        Cons

        • Not Durable
        • To say the least

        Best Uses

        • Kayaking

        Comments about Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier:

        I bought a 10 foot perception Kayak and needed a way to haul it home when I picked it up in store. [...]As I drove home about 30 miles away. About 7 miles into my journey home I noticed the bow strap came undone. I pulled over to reapply it and noticed that the cam buckle had been sheared off and my Kayak had floated left of it's center point. I got the boat home safe, but decided to take this system back and look at aThule or Yakima System.

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        10

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        inadequate "universal" carrier

        By pozerr

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Beginner

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Sturdy foam

        Cons

        • Un-universal hardware

        Best Uses

          Comments about Riverside Car Top Universal Kayak Carrier:

          This system needs real universal hardware to ensure secure attachment to all vehicles. Attaching the s-hook to a frame rail and having to sinch the straps over the doors basically means this is not universal.

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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