Can I carry two kayaks on the rooftop with foam pad blocks on a 4 door sedan?

Question

I have two small kayaks and would like to save money by buying the foam pads rather than an expensive roof rack system. I have a four door car and would like to secure them directly to the roof. I would probably not travel more than an hour with them. Would I be able to safely transport both kayaks without damaging kayaks or car?

Answer 1

Why not try rental of a trailer that can carry kyaks

Answer 2

whatever is safer for other vehicles on the road. they need to be attached to the car really good.

Answer 3

Should be OK. They are light enough.

Answer 4

Lots of people around here do just that.

Regards,

Dan

38N 71W more or less

Answer 5

The foam blocks will work fine, for short hauls or long.

Take a serious look at a rack system. I haul everything on my rack, kayak, canoe, bikes, fishing rods, luggage, and I can even transfer it between vehicles.

Over the long-term you will be glad you made the investment to protect your toys..........er......... I mean valuable assets.