engineerable
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This project started when I wanted to be able to carry a canoe or long kayak outside the Sprinter. Rooftop was not an option as that is already full of solar panels and vents. Another requirement was being able to load and unload without any help. I can lift the canoe onto a car roof rack by myself, but it is not an enjoyable experience. This is the rack I came up with. I attached L-track to the wall of the van (plan to extend the whole length to the rear). Crossbars snap into the l-track and the canoe rack attaches to the crossbars. The canoe rack pivots at the base, allowing me to lift the canoe in a controlled fashion up onto the side of the van. It's explained more clearly in the video.
For SUP board, I remove the canoe rack portion, attach some hooks large enough for the paddleboard to the cross bars, and strap the paddle board to the cross bars.
What's your canoe, kayak, or SUP carrying solution?
For SUP board, I remove the canoe rack portion, attach some hooks large enough for the paddleboard to the cross bars, and strap the paddle board to the cross bars.
What's your canoe, kayak, or SUP carrying solution?