Hey all. So I have experimented with different techniques for car topping my tandem and solo. You may balk at some of them, but these have worked for me so far. I'm open to suggestions, however!
From the rear of the car, I place a cheap heavy duty moving blanket I got from Lowes for about $20. I set it on the back of the car by putting one corner each into the car doors. I slide the canoe (on cushy grass, mind you) onto the blanket and then flip it over so the hull is facing up. Then I just slide it on the rack and tie it down per usual.
I have heard of others setting the canoe deck on car doors gently and then lifting the bow or stern from the opposite end.
Car topping straight from the yoke to the rack is doable with my solo, but I'm never quite sure what to do with my neck. A tad awkward for me. The tandem is totally different.
I do have a trailer hitch with a T bar. It can be tricky to use as it slides from side to side at times.
Back when I had a kayak, I side loaded the heavy craft onto the car with a similar blanket, then flipped it around. I'm wondering if I should go back to this technique or if there is an even better way to go about it.
From the rear of the car, I place a cheap heavy duty moving blanket I got from Lowes for about $20. I set it on the back of the car by putting one corner each into the car doors. I slide the canoe (on cushy grass, mind you) onto the blanket and then flip it over so the hull is facing up. Then I just slide it on the rack and tie it down per usual.
I have heard of others setting the canoe deck on car doors gently and then lifting the bow or stern from the opposite end.
Car topping straight from the yoke to the rack is doable with my solo, but I'm never quite sure what to do with my neck. A tad awkward for me. The tandem is totally different.
I do have a trailer hitch with a T bar. It can be tricky to use as it slides from side to side at times.
Back when I had a kayak, I side loaded the heavy craft onto the car with a similar blanket, then flipped it around. I'm wondering if I should go back to this technique or if there is an even better way to go about it.
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