PVC Dual Kayak Roof Rack for $50

[@eticket70]

Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing...we have an old 1998 Toyota 4Runner without a roof rack...the cheapest we could find a roof rack " system" was $500! Your idea is roughly $100! I already have tie downs and bungees! Getting my DIY on, THANK you for sharing!

[@Severa25]

I just built this and made a few simple mods. For the 4 upright out posts that you are bungeeing over the yaks, I made them out of 2" pipe and made them taller. I then used a 1.5" circular bit and drilled out 4 holes in each post. This allows me to carry my 2 rods and 2 paddles on each side (my paddles detach in the middle. This allows me to run them through the holes and attach them at the center point between the 2 posts). Thanks for posting this!

[@DesignedbyWill2084]

Threw one together this morning to borrow a couple of yaks. Worked great. Thanks for the idea!

[@gunnarj72]

just built this and am pleased with how sturdy it turned out. thanks for the video.

[@magic76767676]

I am glad to help!

[@Jseagle1989]

@@magic76767676 May i ask what the length and width your kayaks are ?

[@magic76767676]

@@Jseagle1989 Good question. Sadly, my ex-wife has them. They probably were 10 feet long and 30 inches wide.

[@Jseagle1989]

@@magic76767676 Thank you for the information. One more thing if you don't mind. What is the measurement of the pipe between each of the 9inch tie-down poles ?

[@magic76767676]

@@Jseagle1989 I have a youtube of the construction. All the specs are there.

[@rr3852]

I love the simplicity; light weight and finish. Just works.

[@hanksome1677]

Very nice. We bought a kayak and want to buy another. I like it being light but strong. Well done. Will probably spray paint black.

[@willgaming2232]

built one myself today.. Thanks for the great idea. Turned out to be better than i thought it would and for only $40.00

[@brob-zy8zi]

awesome idea! my wife and I are driving to NC in June for vacation and I want to take both of our kayaks to fish in Pamlico sound. I was starting to think we would have to take one hard body and buy an inflatable. this rack will save us a lot of money!

[@jhhunter3000]

Nice. Also, forget about the black spray paint. Just use abs plastic pipes...like pvc except they're black.

[@Fadeypoo]

Excellent. Been looking to build a cheap alternative to the pricey kayak roof kits out there. Thank you for the ideas. peace

[@tyriahanna650]

That's pretty awesome, great job and thanks for sharing!

[@evielknievel4972]

Good engineering👍.

[@davidhefner5668]

Put a cap on the verticals with a hole drilled in them for a stainless steal eye bolt.

[@SkunkMonkey991]

Brilliant! Thanks. Where did you get the clips for the front and rear ropes?

[@donaldfox6323]

Your mom's house

[@esling77]

I have to hand it to you awesome job !!

[@MythicGuitarCompany]

Holy shit this is an awesome idea... AWESOME idea... been looking for a solution. Its definitely not worth buying the thule stuff. Thanks for the vid

[@luizscatenajunior457]

Nice Job, Thanks from Brazil.

[@cormackjames]

Excellent work!

[@marcosaleman1539]

What is the link for the step by step?? I can't find it in your videos

[@Ytsucs]

what is the length of the two side middle pieces? and will this work for 7'9" kayaks? thanks in advance.

[@Ranger-ib7xw]

Crazy city folk.

[@starpilot101]

we have a bare roof dodge caravan and this will save our camping trip. I designed one out of wood but PVC pipe is much better. Also, how did you get the pipe to stay connected in the joints? last time I made a motor mount out of pipe I had that problem and had to resort to crazy glue.

[@magic76767676]

I used PVC glue

[@CharlieThatsMe]

Do you think it would work without the walmart strap on rack? I mean add some pool noodle foam around the pipes and just let it sit on the roof.

[@jasonmoon2186]

Did it work?

[@billnolan1411]

Nice job !

[@richardschaffling9882]

That is a great idea

[@Raychristofer]

Good job brother.

[@obeedave2]

Thank you, mine turned out great.

[@2manysigns]

Super smart gonna do it thanks !

[@benreyes2595]

Hey can you tell me the overall length and width? Im trying to figure out how long to make each cut for my car.

[@ciobanugeorge187]

What weight can support?

[@GWHAWK87]

Nice, now please paint it black or silver - will look much better!!

[@amit2hotgun]

Hi @magic76767676 excellent job, building something similar myself. I am more interested in the $20 Walmart roof rack, would you have the link or description for it? Can’t find it. Thank you.

[@ramonlima3030]

Boa e interessante ideia, parabéns

[@ApeMan]

Sweet!

[@livalil79]

why spend 50 bucks when you can buy the Jay racks or what ever off Amazon 2 sets for 49 bucks?

[@summerdawne5227]

hey can I inquire more info from you through email about how to do this? thank you.

[@Weird_1]

What kind of roof rack is costing you 800$? I could get a full rack system from the dealer for 200 bucks.

[@3alphaRomeo]

They sell a pair of these for $30 on ebay. So you could save $20 and a bunch of time...just saying

[@littlebitofeverything652]

why would you waiste time and $50 to make this crap when you can buy brand new set of yak roof J rack for total with shipping of ebay for $25