DIY Canoe Mount for My Jeep

[@michaelvidal5135]

Good idea with the L brackets

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thanks. It really made mounting of the canoe a lot easier. Cheers

[@LivingTheDream-RocklanderUSA]

Great advice, Dino! Easy and inexpensive set up too. I carry my kayak in a similar way on the same Mopar style rack bars.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Awesome!! I was super happy with how well it worked out. The straps were attached easily, the canoe was completely stable the whole trip, and the straps didn't buzz at all. Cheers.

[@Verb130]

I used your cargo shelf brackets, sanded, cleaned, and painted with primer and then truck bed paint. Now you gave us another great system to make. I'll do the same again with paint this time, and add some wood blocks the width of the L-bracket so I don't scratch my canoe. All I can say is wow. I love the way your mind comes up with these easy and very useful ideas.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind feedback. Cheers.

[@JL_OVRLND]

Nice DIY Dino! Looking forward to your overlanding video 👍

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thank you. It was such an awesome trip. I hope I do the scenery justice with my meagre video and editing skills🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thomasgarrison3949]

I love your modification, thanks.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Awesome. I’m glad you found it helpful. Cheers.

[@LuisPerez-13]

always great ideas.. thanks for sharing them...

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thank you for the feedback. Much appreciated. Cheers my friend!

[@LuisPerez-13]

@@CheaperJeeperTV ​ Dino, I noticed you are using the adjustable roof rack that has the extensions and the lock; is that correct? is it the one from your video right? How has been the performance; I mean does it feel safe? my nightmare is driving down the highway and somehow the roof rack breaks from the rain gutter and things go flying. I can installed properly for sure and I am not planning to put lot of load; just luggage. Thanks..

[@patrickmolloy6994]

great idea those bolts! Can't wait tp see your off road trip Dino./ Nice hat too!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

I just got in last night, so I'm starting to assemble to footage now. I know my editing won't do it justice, but it was a beautiful time. I can't wait to share it next week. The hat helps provide shade all the way around and supports the bug net. Thanks for noticing...lol 🤠. Cheers.

[@georgesebastian6306]

Nice job. Should eliminate the urge to reach out and up with the left hand to check the load!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yes. It worked very well. Eliminated the vibrating hum of straps as well! 👍

[@W1LDCH1LD1]

Great DIY as usual Dino, I'm more interested in your bug setup! haha.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

lol...yeah, I should do a video just about that! ..😂

[@garymw646]

Thanks Dino. How often do you install/remove the tie downs and bolts? Do they need to be stainless steel? Glad that you are doing more than Jeep product reviews.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yes, I am able to get out once and a while, and plan to make videos of those adventures. Similar to my overlanding in Cape Breton, Gaspeé, and Italy trips. Next week's will be an adventure video and I'm just back from that trip, so it's time to start piecing the footage together. The brackets were galvanized metal, and I'm not sure about the u-bolts.

[@universaljoint]

I like your channel. Great tips. But as someone who has hauled many canoes (and a former truck driver trained in load security), this is just a waste of time, and money without adding one scrap of extra security. In fact, you've now just added four new points of potential mechanical failure. A properly tensioned security system, be it ratcheting straps or rope, will ensure the canoe doesn't ever move. Back and forth movement is eliminated by the front and back ropes. The top straps hold the canoe down. Simple.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@NavigatorAndWheelman]

looks like a robust design to secure the canoe. However, I would like to see a video how you get the canoe up there and how to take it down. That is usually my struggle. Do the brackets at the back slide to the side?

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Even for a short guy like me, it wasn’t that difficult to place the canoe on the rack. The brackets don’t slide. So if I place a different canoe on the racks, the racks will need to be adjusted forward or back to fit properly. Still…a much more economical solution that commercial alternatives. 👍

[@NavigatorAndWheelman]

@@CheaperJeeperTV I still would like to see a video how you load/unload. You can mute the audio to keep it civil. 🤣

[@one-WildCard]

A well thought out idea that I'll be keeping in mind. btw I need a bug net/hat like that. The bugs are horrible and early this year in Ontario. I almost want to avoid the woods. Would you be kind enough to add a link to it or a store? Thanks Dino, again very appreciated. Cheers!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thanks for the feedback. The hat is from L.L. Bean from decades ago. The label in the hat says ULTIMATE. I searched their site and didn't find the exact hat. A search on amazon turned up a few similar ones. amzn.to/4atgRmb Sorry I can't be of more help. Cheers.

[@one-WildCard]

@@CheaperJeeperTV That was very helpful. Thank you and hopefully one day see you on the trails. Bye for now :)

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

@@one-WildCard Absolutely. Next week's video will be on a Northern Ontario trail.