Pvc Kayak Roof Rack

It s easy and cheap to put together.

Pvc kayak roof rack.

Here s a simple kayak rack that i built from pvc. Roof racks for carrying 1 kayaks can get pretty expensive at least 100 for a transporting a single kayak and even more additional kayaks. Using the best kayak roof rack for your vehicle is going to make transporting your kayak easier and safer. The total cost of this in its most basic form is about 80 as of 2013.

This design utilizes simple pvc parts and a little bit of duct tape for a storage rack that is not only cost effective and lightweight but is totally sturdy and capable of handling up to three of your most prized kayaks or canoes. Some adjustable kayak racks allow you to carry two kayaks but can be modified to carry only one kayak or even an over sized kayak. 39 w x 42 h x 54 l. This rack was designed to hold 3 kayaks remembering it is best to store kayaks on their sides or upside down.

Check out my latest video. In this video i show you all the parts and video instructions you need to build a diy pvc kayak rack. Kayak racks for easy transportation. It s practically a given that you ll need a kayak roof rack to go with your shiny new boat.

This kayak stand is light portable and affordable. Check this out. Consider how many kayaks stand up paddleboards or surfboards you will be carrying and look for a kayak rack that offers the capacity that you need. Carefully check product descriptions to determine all of the components.

It seems very stable but if you are concerned about stability just use the bottom two racks for kayaks and the top racks for paddles. I built the rack for roughly 130 in material cost. Rated red s ashla taylor shows you how to build a pvc kayak stand. Shopping list 32 1 1 4 ts 8 1 1 4 caps 9 10 1 1 4 pvc pipe.

The rack easily holds our four 9 1 2 and 10 kayaks as well as paddles pfds and dry bags. This is a light weight kayak storage rack that can be moved into the garage in the winter and down by the river in the summer. This instructable will show you how to build and mount a pvc kayak roof rack carrier to your vehicle that can carry one or two kayaks. It s sufficiently sturdy for two or three kayaks light and inexpensive.