Kayaks on a 109 Soft Top

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Dave_F · #1 Post by **Dave_F** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:44 pm

Is there any way of holding a couple of kayaks on a 109 soft top? I'm thinking of mabey an exterior system...?

Has anyone ever done this, or have any ideas on how to pull this off.

HeadDamage · #2 Post by **HeadDamage** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:37 am

I used to carry a canoe on a soft-top 88" by using pads between the canoe and the hoops so that it didn't rub the canvas too much but this wouldn't work for a lot of use I don't think.

JD · #3 Post by JD » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:10 pm

I've always thought the racks on the Nicola Valley 130 would do most rovers really well. Pic is #23 in the 2007 Hut Lake photo album on this site.

JD

Dave_F · #4 Post by **Dave_F** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:37 am

I'm thinking you are refferring to the Rack on the Jeep? Is this a custom unit? I'm assuming that I would need to get one built up specifically for the 109.

Thanks...more ideas for me to ponder.

JD · #5 Post by JD » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:53 pm

Dave,

No. Referring to the tubular rack on the 130 in the picture quoted. It is similar in construction to many pick-up style racks. Transfers the load right down to the bed rails and sits free of any roof style. Very robust.

JD

DaveB · #6 Post by **DaveB** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:29 am

Sorry, JD, I don't see it either. The 2007 Hut Lake album has 2 sub albums, one from Bill and one from Andy, and only Bills has a #23, which appears to be Phil's truck. Can you try again?

Dave B

Bill E. · #7 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:17 pm

Hey Guys, Page 3 of Kris' pics in the BFGoodrich album under the 2007 photos shows Stuart's rack.

Dave_F · #8 Post by **Dave_F** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:18 pm

I think I've seen the pic you are reffering to , however the rack base would get in the way of the side tie downs I think???

Dave

ANDYD · #9 Post by **ANDYD** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:18 pm

There are the tow hitch style supports, you would have to use a regular "ladder" rack above the cab mounted on the gutters above the doors.

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h ... n%26sa%3DN

good luck,
Andy

Dave_F · #10 Post by **Dave_F** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:00 pm

HMMMM....I think we may be on to something here... I could probably fab something similiar for the front bumper...or if I could either make or find one of those over the cab racks, I'd be in business...thanks for the help.

Cheers,

Dave

bclandrover · #11 Post by **bclandrover** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:08 am

Dave F,

Barry at Yacht Metalworks made that rack for Stuarts double cab 110.

I'm sure he could custom make one to suit your needs.

You can call him at 604-985-4185.

Later,
Don

JD · #12 Post by JD » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:30 pm

Sorry all. I can't find the pic now either. Thoght I'ld checked it twice. Good pics of it - "... this time for sure Rock... - at

Highlight for Album: Portland All British Field Meet 2007

Album: Portland All British Field Meet 2007

JD

StuartL · #13 Post by **StuartL** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:38 pm

Hi Guys....

Barry did a great job on the Rack, he is a Club Member and loves Rovers...

You can go two routes... mine is attached on top of the box which means you may have to trim your softop or do an attachment similar to the NAS roll bars to attach to the body which will require less trimming on the soft top. Have a look at Barry's SIII which is set up to haul masts etc.

Here is another pic of my rack..
http://www.geocities.com/seriesdad/rack.jpg

Good luck and I am happy to hear you are hauling kayaks, I have a couple to add to my roof for next summers outings.

The Rover-Landers of BC

The Rover-Landers of BC

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