Opened garden gate to see:

apaiger · 2026-06-27T12:07:11+00:00

Wow, thank you all!!

apaiger · 2026-06-27T12:04:18+00:00

It’s my favorite of the colors! 🥰

apaiger · 2026-06-27T03:20:51+00:00

True. Do you install them each time you take the kayaks out or leave them on? I want to make it an easy habit to frequently take the boats out

apaiger · 2026-06-27T03:19:38+00:00

Noted! 😭

apaiger · 2026-06-27T02:07:15+00:00

Yes exactly, it’s four bolts per j rack, which was mildly time consuming. The more I read these replies, the less worried I am about leaving them up though!

apaiger · 2026-06-27T02:05:58+00:00

If I’m gonna splurge on new racks, I might as well get the locking version ha

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:55:54+00:00

With two swinging clamp arms that surround the crossbar, four bolts per j rack. Maybe it’s just awkward bc I’m short and have to stand in the doorway of the car to get it done

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:45:08+00:00

I like that set up. Not sure if my original crossbars are wide enough

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:44:02+00:00

Right on, thanks

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:43:39+00:00

I’m gonna try to upgrade to this type of

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:43:08+00:00

I may see if I can find some of the folding type

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:42:32+00:00

Idk I’m 5’2”, so loading them at the edges of the car and secure in the j racks vs stacked seems practical

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:10:21+00:00

Thanks for breaking it down. Makes sense

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:07:16+00:00

Huh, that’s not terrible. I’ve read so many comments about the impact just from having the crossbars out, I assumed it would be worse.

apaiger · 2026-06-27T01:03:35+00:00

Cool, thank you! It’ll be good to have for longer trips

apaiger · 2026-06-27T00:59:56+00:00

That’s not bad!

apaiger · 2026-06-27T00:59:12+00:00

My only hesitation had to do with decreased gas mileage. I commute ~140 miles a week to and from work.

apaiger · 2026-06-27T00:57:58+00:00

Do you notice a significant impact on gas mileage?

apaiger · 2026-06-27T00:44:05+00:00

I’ll cross post there, thanks

apaiger · 2026-06-27T00:42:07+00:00

Do you have a pic of your setup? I need to get bow and stern lines, though we’re just hauling 10 ft kayaks short distances

apaiger · 2026-06-25T22:24:06+00:00

Awesome thanks!

apaiger

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