jAndrewH

Sold a vehicle I used to haul our kayaks and thinking about how to secure the bow.

Acouple options are obvious:

1. Use the tow eye to attach the bow tie down. The paint on my 08 is perfect, looks new, so I need to protect it as one of the boats is a bit shorter and the line will contct the paint. 3M clear paint film might work, but still, the tow eye is kinda ugly.

2. Use the hood loop straps. Appears I might be able to use attachments over the radiator to bolt them to. Again would need to use the clear film to protect the paint and wondering if the straps might be too thick for the hood to close well without damage.

3. Use a trailer. I have one I could add some load bars too. It is aluminum and pretty easy to move. I could also leave the boat on it between paddles. Seems like over kill though, and I already have a nice Thule setup on the p!g.

What meathod do you all use?

mac109

We use the Thule Hullavator roof rack and since most of our Kayaking has been local, I haven't used the tie downs yet....but I have these hood loops that should avoid the concern you have...

Hood Loops - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...n6w9JjBqfUqRyc

jAndrewH

That is nice. I've talked to a couple people that like it a lot. I have the older Thule that pulls out from the back with a roller on it.

I would still be concerned with the straps rubbing the paint as they are bound to move. I was also concerned with there not being enough space for the tube between the bonnet and engine liners. I will pick one up locally and try out.

phatz

Just put several inches of PPF in that spot and test drive around town for a few days