After Market Roof Cross Rails

[djaqualight]

Originally Posted by ChiHummer3

What are the straps that you are using to secure the front and rear of your kayaks?

Here are my kayaks on my '06 H3 with the Thule racks and attachments. I still don't have any pics of my '07 with the Aries racks yet. One of my kayaks is a 2 man and weighs about 65 pounds. I'm not sure of the weight limit on the Aries racks.

[ChiHummer3]

Originally Posted by djaqualight

What are the straps that you are using to secure the front and rear of your kayaks?

Those are Lasso Kayak Locks that are looped around the yaks. I put them on there not so much because I thought the kayaks would go anywhere when I we were driving - but because I don't want anyone stealing the yaks (or the Thule racks for that matter) if we parked anywhere for more than 5 minutes. They ain't cheap, as I'm sure you know!

Why'd ya get rid of you '06? I've got the itch to go check out the '07's. Seems like people have been getting pretty good deals on them....and ya can't beat the 100K warranty.

[djaqualight]

Originally Posted by ChiHummer3

Why'd ya get rid of you '06? I've got the itch to go check out the '07's. Seems like people have been getting pretty good deals on them....and ya can't beat the 100K warranty.

I really wanted the leather and a sunroof and of course the slightly bigger engine for pulling the boat and trailer. The new window controls will help too. My little dog loved stepping on the lock button when I would get out of the car to pump gas with my keys still in the engine of course. I think I've called Onstar at least 4 times this year to get them to unlock the truck which is a cool feature!

[ChiHummer3]

Originally Posted by djaqualight

Here are my kayaks on my '06 H3 with the Thule racks and attachments.

Hey - have you figured out an easy way to get the straps on the Thule (Hull-a-port) once the kayak is in the rack? The darn yak stands so tall once it's in the rack that ya really need a ladder to get the straps on there properly. And I'm pretty tall. If you've got any tips for me there, I'd appreciate it!

[djaqualight]

Originally Posted by ChiHummer3

Hey - have you figured out an easy way to get the straps on the Thule (Hull-a-port) once the kayak is in the rack? The darn yak stands so tall once it's in the rack that ya really need a ladder to get the straps on there properly. And I'm pretty tall. If you've got any tips for me there, I'd appreciate it!

Not really an easy way to do it. I loop the straps through the carrier first (the top loop) and lay them to the side with both ends of the straps draped down the roof, then sit the kayak on the carrier and lift the straps over the kayak from the side. YOu might have to wiggle the kayaks a little bit to get the straps to center themsleves from the top loop. Then loop them through the bottom loop of the carrier and tighten. I also use those little velcro straps that you can attach to the Thule strap to secure the slack. I hate having to tie and untie knots although it probably is wise to tie them down just in case.

I have to get my friend to help me lift the kayaks up in the carrier but I can usually get the straps secure by myself just by standing on the side bars. The bigger one that lays flat is a different story. I ususally have to stand on the tires to secure the straps.

[ChiHummer3]

Originally Posted by djaqualight

One of my kayaks is a 2 man and weighs about 65 pounds. I'm not sure of the weight limit on the Aries racks.

The weight limit on the OEM racks is 250lbs. I would think the Aries should hold a comparable load - so you should be more than fine with the 2 man, and then some.