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Title: Roof bars/roof rack help required.... Transporting kayaks specifically.
Post by: Golfgirl on July 30, 2013, 12:56:55 pm

We've just bought a couple of kayaks and need a way of transporting them.  We have a few options, one of which is on the roof of my car.  I have a few questions...

My car has no gutter rails so how does the roof rack fit on? It's a three-door model.  Any body got any pics of roof bars/roof rack on a three door Mk 5?  Specifically with kayaks on?

What's the best way of transporting kayaks? Stood up on their side? Is there any specific fittings or bars I need to be able to do this?  I think they weigh around 18kg each and are both 11' long.

Title: Re: Roof bars/roof rack help required.... Transporting kayaks specifically.
Post by: bigeyd on July 30, 2013, 01:42:40 pm

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/touring/1K0071127A/kayak-holder/golf-2004-2009/all
It'll only do one though

Title: Re: Roof bars/roof rack help required.... Transporting kayaks specifically.
Post by: Golfgirl on July 30, 2013, 04:18:54 pm

Thanks.  Yeh, I looked there first.  Need it to transport two though.

Currently investigating Thule bars.  I think I need:
- 754 foot pack
- 769 standard bars
- 1323 fitting kit
- 520-1 Kayak stacker

Title: Re: Roof bars/roof rack help required.... Transporting kayaks specifically.
Post by: bigeyd on July 30, 2013, 04:30:32 pm

Keep out of any low car parks on the way  :laugh: