Very helpful, Steve. Thank you for posting. When I first tried that same type of dolly 3 times, it folded and collapsed 3 times. And no instructions came with mine. I felt like taking a sledge hammer to smash it, and to then go beat up the maker. Smiles. But I scanned through 10 YT vids to pick up as many tips as possible for max efficiency. Here's what I found and added myself: 1. Put the dolly on the ground beside the middle of the yak, but at an angle so that when we swing (not lift) the yak onto it, the yak and dolly will be aligned with each other already. One vid said the stand should face towards the front of the yak, assuming you are going to pull it from the front like most seem to do. Not sure about that. Having the cart around the middle of the boat makes it more balanced and lighter to pull as well. 2. Go to both the back and front of the yak and tilt it up to look along under it from each end to see that the yak is centred. If not, wiggle/jiggle it into center position. 4. I only got one strap with mine. Put the unbuckled end of the supplied strap under and over a bar on the dolly that goes directly to the wheel (wheel bar) and pull it over the top of the boat to the other side and put it over and under the bar that goes to that wheel also. Pull that unbuckled end up towards the buckle and get it as tight as you can by both pulling the strap end and pushing the buckle. I also run each of 2 bungee cords from the wheel bar on each side and up over the boat to a d-ring on the other side of the boat. But just the strap or only the bungee cords did work by themselves. But a couple of vids, including Steve's here, suggested having a 4-point attachment on the cart for the strap. It seems to work very well. 5. Push the stand back onto the frame of the dolly from whichever side of the boat is tilted up so that the stand cannot catch something on the ground and trip the dolly to collapse. But that possibility may indicate that the stand should be at the back, not front, as Steve did here. Good to go. Oh, and practice at home in your yard two or three times so you aren't the Charlie Chaplin-like mug on the beach getting videod by someone for international YT entertainment as you struggle with it for an hour. I hope this also helps. If any of you have any other tips to better or perfect this, I'm all ears and can we all help each other here. Happy yaking!
@SteveChenFishing11 ай бұрын
Wow thx this is so much valuable info. I just pinned your comment! Enjoy yaking!
@mrt-bear3934 Жыл бұрын
I used this to secure my 14 foot kayak to a cart, and then towed it with a bicycle. Was able to do hills, make u-turns, hit bumps and go up curbs. It never shifted! Fantastic video; thanks for sharing :)
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Great to hear it works! Cheers!
@jayhaveyable3 ай бұрын
I use the same cart but I attached two wood dowels with pool noodles as a cross section. This fits perfectly into the bottom gunnels of the kayak without the need for straps. I then bungee it to the back of the yak for storage. The pool noodles have a good grip and won't pop out over rough terrain. The dowels are fixed with cable ties as an x brace. this keeps it self adjusting while it adjusts the angle going into the grooves of the kayak on the bottom.
@SteveChenFishing2 ай бұрын
I think you may shoot a video of it, feels so good your design.
@amandajo10137 күн бұрын
Thank you!!! I've been struggling with my wheels folding up in me with every bump! I'll try this
@SteveChenFishing7 күн бұрын
Thx for watching! Hopefully it works for you 😎
@user-dr8vf2wp7j11 ай бұрын
Thank you, I was struggling using mine.
@SteveChenFishing11 ай бұрын
Hope it works well for you!
@hanschdude232 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I had been only tying mine with 2 points of contact like in most videos. This is so much better! Thank you! Gonna try it this afternoon! ❤️💪🏻👍🏻
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helps! Let me know if it works for you 😁
@drywaldo2 жыл бұрын
I just took my first kayak out today and used your method ....worked perfectly! THANK YOU!
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Cheers!
@ninja7861 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video .... Will definitely be trying this technique......was all over the place last time with 2 points of contact
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Been there, very painful and frustrated in the woods🤣
@ungavaproductions3 күн бұрын
Excellent ! Thanks for sharing
@SteveChenFishingКүн бұрын
Thx for watching! Hope it helps 😎
@Chaozaamz2 жыл бұрын
thanks, very instructional and functional tips for those who pull through rough terrain
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching bro! It took me a while to figure out this method for rough terrains 😎
@tracylynnoconnor1062 жыл бұрын
I really struggled to get my new kayak attached to the same kind of cart today. I'll definitely try this technique!
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Been there. I have been very happy since switched to the 4 point method😄
@vazquezeliezer17 күн бұрын
Great job. Thanks for the tip😊
@SteveChenFishing17 күн бұрын
Thx for watching bro. 😎
@gunterromeo89792 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the four-point contact. I have those Straps that you used. Nice angle and demonstration work .
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad to be helpful. I did struggle in the woods dragging my kayak before figuring this out🤣
@miguelberube2703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, looking forward to trying it out next weekend. Had the same issues.
@SteveChenFishing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Pls let me know whether it works for you!
@juoghou16 ай бұрын
Very good job! Thanks!
@SteveChenFishing6 ай бұрын
Thx for watching!!!
@RSPerformance-RS3EVO2 жыл бұрын
awesome tip man definitely helped me take my kayak across sand and mountain terrain
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Great to know it works for you!!!
@mmayhem29 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I appreciate you taking the time to make it. I dont have the same setup but it opened my eyes up!
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad it was helpful! Many people tried this trick, and it works, check out the comment section. Something similar would work as well, good luck!
@ajpend Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thx for watching, glad to be helpful 😎
@skywaykiteboards4964 Жыл бұрын
thank you very strong tiedown.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thx hope it works for you!
@Flowrezzzz4569 ай бұрын
Good stuff man. Thanks!
@SteveChenFishing9 ай бұрын
Thx for watching bro😎
@Harleywindtherapy2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thank you! This is the stuff YT should promote!
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I thought this could be helpful 😎😎😎
@Mario-yu1gt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advise!
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, hope it works for you!
@GermanicJennifer Жыл бұрын
You saved me much aggravation, thank you!
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Always glad to be helpful, thx for watching!
@Fishing-ly9iv2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I will definitely give this a try
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope it works for you!
@sandrapisarski65972 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have that exact cart! I will try that!!!
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope it works!!!
@TheRealGrandadNo1 Жыл бұрын
Good Video, now show that working on a steep shelving pebble beach, both getting it down there and back again. Thanks for posting but easy surfaces such as these are easy.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion, let me try maybe next year. Thx for watching!
@tommcdonald53 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much as I got this cart yesterday and like it but I had trouble with it as well, I have the lifetime yukon 116 and they don't show you how to strap it in the instructions, thank you for your time!
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Glad you find it helpful 😎 enjoy your kayak!!!
@damianpoland51102 жыл бұрын
Good idea, thank's for a tip🙏😊
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
No problem. Hope it works well for you!
@FRECUENSIAX10 ай бұрын
Nice, Thank you 💪😎
@SteveChenFishing10 ай бұрын
Thx for watching. Hope it works 😎
@jimwortham86342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting about 4-point been having horrible time with mine
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! It took me a while to figure this out for rough roads🤣
@tubejim1012 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! 😎
@jasonlenihan9854 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, 👍
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Thx for watching! Happy holidays!
@huckfin11002 жыл бұрын
This is the video I've been looking for thank you a lot, my cart keeps coming off I could never find the proper way to strap it I'm going to try your method four point thanks !
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad it helps! Let me know if it works for you!
@huckfin11002 жыл бұрын
@@SteveChenFishing I surely will !
@huckfin11002 жыл бұрын
Steve it would help if u tell me the lenth of the strap that you have i want to buy the right one ! Thanks
@SteveChenFishing8 ай бұрын
Sorry for missing this comment, here you go: www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-and-stream-deluxe-kayak-carrier-kit-20qyfudlxkykblckkpsr/20qyfudlxkykblckkpsr?sku=21044650&camp=CSE:DSG_92700072972579639_lia_pla-1749939368097_58700008023021615_71700000100235765&segment=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r3hZU9dBelZVgVvf4AT3WNYy52dFWFoNnvadxhU27EEKa_CwAifTsQaAiGBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@Futokuko Жыл бұрын
Cheers bro
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@syndeeclein734 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your helpful video. How long is your strap?
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Hi thx for watching. I believe it’s about 16 ft long.
@DoberDawn Жыл бұрын
Very handy video but my kayak doesn't have side handles to go through. Any suggestions for strapping down a sit inside kayak that does not have side handles? Mine is a Wilderness Aspire 105.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
That’s a good question. I took a look at your kayak online couldn’t come up with any great ideas… I would firstly try tighten it down with the 4 point method, maybe it’s good enough when tight enough? Good luck!
@ianjoseph-dr7im11 ай бұрын
I’m glad I’m Not the only one.. does anyone know the specifics on the strap he uses or something that worked for themselves? Specifically the length of and width of the strap. I’ll just use the one it came with as support but I might need even two for this hill
@SteveChenFishing11 ай бұрын
Hi there, it's 1 inch wide, and about 15 ft long, hope it helps. Thx for watching!
@jtepsr Жыл бұрын
my kayak does not have hold straps, any suggestions.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
if you want to try this one? amzn.to/3TjNrzg or if you need a kit, this is the one I'm using. www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/field-and-stream-deluxe-kayak-carrier-kit-20qyfudlxkykblckkpsr/20qyfudlxkykblckkpsr
@cindybeavers6127 Жыл бұрын
Is the strap you used the same length as the the manufacturer strap
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
I used a strap for kayak on car roof. It’s about 15 ft long.
@cindybeavers6127 Жыл бұрын
@@SteveChenFishing I also have trouble centering the kayak while trying to strap it down.. The kayak wants to lean left or right because the bottom is not level. So that is a challenge if you don’t have someone to hold it straight while your trying to strap it down.
@cindybeavers6127 Жыл бұрын
I love your tie down method. Unfortunately I don’t have the handles on the side of mine as a connection point in addition to not being level on the bottom.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
@@cindybeavers6127 yea that's a challenge. If you have V shape bottom, it's challenging. Very sorry to hear that. The only chance I can think of to tie such a kayak without handles, is when you have a very good fit between the cart and your kayak. Maybe look for a V shape kayak cart?
@akk_0792 жыл бұрын
What is the name for the strap
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
Good question, it’s part of the Dicks Kayak foam roof rack package
@jorgegallo21848 ай бұрын
How long is your strap??
@SteveChenFishing8 ай бұрын
Hi there, it's 1 inch wide, and about 15 ft long, hope it helps. Thx for watching!
@canam24362 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure FULLY LOADED (battery, motor etc..) that it would be secure enough with those straps. Anyone try yet?
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
This strap is the one I use to tie my kayak on the roof of my car, I guess it should be ok?
@86kamehameha2 жыл бұрын
How long is your strap?
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
About 14 ft
@86kamehameha2 жыл бұрын
@@SteveChenFishing oh man. so happy I found your video. my kayak cart keeps tipping over, so embarrassing. I can't seem to make it stay. I am going to try your method and I hope it works for me too.
@SteveChenFishing2 жыл бұрын
@@86kamehameha Yea glad to hear that. Hope it works. It did work for me for some really rough road...In this way, the cart would rather flip with the kayak, than detach from it.
@jcee2259 Жыл бұрын
Your Wal-Mart clone of like-minded carts has a wheel size too small for my Salish Sea beach stones and brush snags have pulled off more than a pair of your wheel quick release. I bolt my wheels on using a locking washer under the nut. Moreover I built my cart using junk abandoned by others. Using hand and power tools.
@SteveChenFishing Жыл бұрын
Good job! Glad that you figured it out by yourself!
@yhuang94 ай бұрын
thx for your video and demo, Steve. going to use exact same dolly. just wondering how to move my kayak.