I like the Malone Kayak SeaWing carrier.

This is a "beginner to beginner" video that aims to explain some of the challenges we face the first few times we try to load a kayak.
#MaloneSeaWing #kayakcarriers #JeepWranglerKayak

[@allonsy9808]

Thank you! I also appreciate a review from someone who isn’t a retailer. Lol. Great video!

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martianmuppet]

Bath mat... genius! Great tip by itself! Thanks.

[@AngelaRutherford]

I am immensely grateful for your outstanding video on solo loading, securing, and transporting a heavy kayak onto a Jeep Wrangler. It was the most informative resource I found! Initially, I had concerns about managing my new 12ft, 50lb kayak by myself, but your thorough step-by-step tutorial gave me the confidence to proceed with the purchase. Thanks to your guidance, I felt fully capable of handling the kayak on my own. Your video was instrumental in my decision to buy a kayak, and I couldn't have done it without your help!

[@RachelWhelton]

Awesome. It's because of all the nice comments I keep this old video up here. I am glad it is still helpful.

[@davedaggett9676]

You are an amazing teacher, Rachel. You were born to teach!

[@RachelWhelton]

Wow, thank you!

[@joehop3191]

The bow and stern tie downs she is using is Malone SpeedLine Mini Ratchet Tie-Down Straps. This was the first time I saw these so I had to go buy them. Thanks!

[@JM-mp4dm]

Ken Hopel “I don’t know how to tie a knot” too cute

[@pjstager]

A set of these come with the Malone Seawings when you purchase them. I can't wait to get mine tomorrow!

[@claudewebb2797]

Thank you for showing and talking about the good and the bad. Also, speeding up the video to make yourself look silly, shows that you are having fun. Or maybe the video was speed ed up to save time. It's all good.

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

Just got one as a gift so now I need to buy a second one, it will go on top of our home made teardrop camper so we can take our boats camping with us.

[@bokicks23]

Great job, very thorough. Like your attitude and teaching manner.

[@RachelWhelton]

I appreciate that!

[@antsy_does]

Great "beginner to beginner" video!! Thanks!!

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the positive comment.

[@heatheralford3466]

This was fantastic!! Just what I’ve been looking for! Thank you!

[@ericchristopher1687]

Wow - yes - the bath mat is a great idea!

[@teresaprost2973]

Best video ever, thanks for giving me the confidence to try this.

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad I could help. Have fun with your adventure!

[@jimrohde7267]

thanks for the video i picked up some good points..ps you are also easy on the eyes

[@wilyellow05]

Great step by step video! Exactly what I was looking for that made some sense to me 😏 Thank you thank you!!

[@collegal]

Honestly, I've been looking at the Seawings for myself, and your video just made up my mind. Thank you for doing one for complete beginners like me. I'm a short gal, putting a Delta kayak on a large SUV, and I wasnt sure if I could do it. I also wasnt sure about the tie downs and how to loop everything. I am definately saving this one, and will be referring to it often. Thanks again!!! Awesome job!

[@RachelWhelton]

Oh good, glad the video could add some more info for your decisions. I still love my sea wing. The only tiny issues have been (1) I lost one of the end caps (but it doesn't matter too much) and (2) it does make a whistling noise when I drive so I take it off in between kayak trips. But I love it because it's easy to load and I feel secure about the boat staying up there during transport.

[@denniseveringham2680]

Awesome, very explanatory, I must have one.

[@DoggoneGold]

Hey, thanks a bunch for the video! You Rock! After purchasing two sets of these for my wife's Christmas present, I then went searching for videos 😂 I'm always backwards!!! Anyway, I enjoyed your video, and I feel better about my choice. You also got a new subscriber from me! Happy holidays!!!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks! This video is getting old but I still get nice comments about it so I keep it up there. It was fun to make.

[@rarestoney9072]

Best video on KZbin! So informative & easy to follow! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@johngarcia9967]

Thanks, as a beginner this was really good.

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment!

[@capricorn2816]

Great job, video and sense of humor! The rachets on the bow n stern lines are sweet. 🇺🇸😎

[@nancyanderson7401]

best video I've watched, very helpful!

[@stevenmetz1324]

This vid frickn' cracks me up!!! yet, still very informative....thank you!!

[@nancykearsley2277]

Great video! Until I found yours I was thinking I should post one especially for women in mind! No need, you covered it all!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thank you for the positive words. I really appreciate it.

[@dogsofhudson]

I love that you're reading the instructions for us. I love everything about this. Action, adventure, go!

[@RachelWhelton]

Yeah I agree hearing the instructions is so helpful. I think I could have a whole channel on that! Thanks for the comment.

[@denpayne821]

Brilliant video well done

[@RachelWhelton]

Many thanks!

[@mixero25]

What a great video thank you so much

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@esemiklo5833]

You ma'am are awesome!👍 Thanks for the video I just ordered mine at a big price discount .

[@AZGATOR2002]

Great video from a beginner!

[@silentstormstudios]

Nice video, Rachel. Very helpful for all of us beginners out here!

[@bibianhuynh]

Thank you!

[@SusiFroggyPorter]

Excellent video. So easy to follow.

[@graciematejka530]

This was super helpful, thanks so much for this video!

[@RachelWhelton]

You're so welcome!

[@MissPlays4Fun]

This video is awesome. I got these seawings and I’m a total beginner so I needed all this info. And you made me laugh!! Thanks 😊

[@RachelWhelton]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice comment.

[@twiggyll1803]

Thank you for your thoroughness. It was just what I needed! Total newbie here. It was perfect 👍

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks! It's cool that video is doing a good job out there in internet land.

[@raymondsmith2194]

Nice kayak..lol. I had the same one for years just love it.great video.nice job😊

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks 👍

[@matthewj2492]

Nice Job! Racks are a difficult decision!

[@claygardens]

Such a great job! Love your video!

[@ellenkroon8444]

Thank You so much for your video!! I went and bought a kayak and seating set up because you made it simple!

[@RachelWhelton]

That is awesome!

[@lorebeau1]

Excellent video, great explaining!!! Thank you

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks for the positive comment.

[@scottsanderson8855]

Looking to buy a kayak and transport it with my jeep! Thanks love the video and your set up. Great vid for us new peeps thanks for taking the time 2 make the vid.

[@nullislandlife]

Thank you for posting this.

[@dta97392]

U did very well! 👍

[@michaelthomson5101]

Love this vid!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@dugeish]

This is a GREAT review! I love the detail and humor. I think you have a future in this. Thanks

[@aremedyproject9569]

I almost bought a used Necky. But it sold before I could even go see it. Oh well. Bought a North Shore Atlantic. Great vid. Cheers from Ottawa🇨🇦

[@michaelcavada9489]

Finally someone who used the rhino racks. The cage style racks look so ugly. Great video thank you!!!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thank you.

[@jeffbehringer1262]

You can buy a strap attached to a small rubber hose piece that fits under the hood to hold the front strap. Remove when done.

[@nickyl9040]

a couple of things if you cover your rear window with a towei.then you won't scratch the shirt out of the glass when loading and unloading your yak if you carry your yak upside down then it won't fill with water on long trips in the rain if you intall grab handles just fore and aft of your cockpit then it;s a lot easier to lift and move your yak around

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@knightcy1]

Amazing video, Bravo

[@RachelWhelton]

Thank you very much!

[@southjerseyrn9208]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@Caper1960]

Well done! Thanks.

[@susancook847]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@beckysheridan6334]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful!

[@JEMADGaming]

Great video!

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@pjstager]

awesome awesome. thank you!

[@SoaringSpirit1111]

Rachel great video. Have the Malone set, may i ask where you got your ratchet strap set ? I like it better then theirs as well. You did a great job !

[@RachelWhelton]

Thank you for the positive words. I believe those ratchet straps came with the Thule Hullaport Pro rack system that I bought. I actually tried to find a link for the straps but couldn't find them directly for sale anywhere.

[@Stacy-ul7ms]

Thanks so much for this!

[@RachelWhelton]

You're so welcome! Thanks for the nice comment.

[@denisevernon3984]

Thank you for the informative video. I just put on the same Malone SeaWing carrier on my SUV and was wondering where you got your tie downs for the front and back?

[@RachelWhelton]

Those are my old tie downs and they came in a set (Thule maybe?). I think I'm still using those same straps. Anyway I looked on Amazon for ratchet tie down straps and there are some good looking ones. The ones with the loop at the end (instead of a mere hook) seem better to me.

[@alittleofeverything153]

Well done

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@TreasureGeo]

Good job.

[@bseiton]

Nice video

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks!

[@tedz3pp3lin]

Thanks for the video!

[@jakerhodes7097]

Awesome video!! Thanks so much for posting. What kind of rack system are you using for your jeep? Looking to invest in a similar set up as you!!

[@RachelWhelton]

It is the Thule hardtop roof rack. It fits onto the lip of the roof. I always worried the whole thing would fly apart but I never had any problems with it.

[@sherriemiller8585]

This was very helpful, thank you. Where did you buy your front and back ratchet tie downs? Is there a certain brand or name for them with the hook and carabiner? Thank you.

[@RachelWhelton]

I think those came with the Thule rack. I believe you can purchase them separately and probably the brand wouldn't matter that much. They are still holding up very well.

[@83RBurke]

How are they holding up? It’s been six years apparently hehe-beautiful property btw

[@RachelWhelton]

Thanks. Six years but the Jeep did not hold up so I traded it in and got a more practical Subaru. Therefore I had to change bars. My Malone Seawing had a piece of the wing randomly unglue and break off so the company sent me a brand new one at no charge!!! There is another video on my channel showing the Subaru and the new bars.

[@deeh5048]

Excellent! Thank you! One question: did you remove the red straps while your jeep was parked (while you were kayaking)? Thanks

[@RachelWhelton]

Yes I did.

[@deeh5048]

@@RachelWhelton Thanks!

[@seihsif]

Thanks so much for this. My seawings are on the way and I’m going to use your method since I’ll be loading by myself. Can I ask how much your boat weighs?

[@RachelWhelton]

My kayak weighs about 40 pounds I believe.

[@danilrbb]

Awesome video! I 2 sets of the Seawing and am having a hard time with the kayak swiveling in the rack once it’s all tied down no matter how tied I pull the cam buckles. My hull is a deep one so the racks hit the boat on the side; quite elevated from the flat seat of the racks. Have you had the same problem? By the way... was that Exeter NH? I paddle that often. Small world!!!

[@RachelWhelton]

Hi. Yeah - Exeter. I hit it at the low tide but I should try again. My kayak doesn't move at all in the rack. It isn't deep or super wide. It always looks rather precarious but then seems sturdy when I drive. It doesn't touch the bottom of the rack but the sides seem to hug it when I strap it down.

[@danilrbb]

Rachel Whelton sorry typo.. my hull ISN’T a deep one. I’m so glad you posted this video. Etrailer’s video on how to tied down doesn’t have the demonstrator going through the cross bars. I called Malone who was quite surprised to hear that and they are going to be contacting them about the error in the video. I’ve only transported once this season so far and apparently incorrectly. You’re a Godsend. THANK YOU!!

[@hualani6785]

Thanks a heap! my last outrigger canoe was on full length Cherokee, that vehicles gone, now I need a new set up for another vehicle. How many feet long is your kayak??

[@RachelWhelton]

14 footer

[@SantosProd]

What Cross bars do you own ?

[@stewslaney1199]

I’ m a tall guy but I find the J hook racks on my 4. Runner difficult to load. My wife cannot help because she is short. The sea wings are perfect. Much easier to load & my wife can help.

[@RachelWhelton]

Yes I know exactly what you mean, especially since my teenager and I dropped a kayak this summer when trying to load a J rack! I've never had any bad thing happen with the sea wing so I think I'm a customer for life on this product.

[@velocity800]

How was it at highway speed? 70mph??

[@RachelWhelton]

It was fine. Without the kayak, I heard wind noise. I felt nervous about it but there didn't appear any reason for concern as far as I could tell.

[@renefuller1285]

At 70mph with seawings and yak its just fine

[@brandonteege4180]

what model of roof rack do you have? in the market for one for my 2017 jeep wrangler.

[@jakerhodes7097]

I ended up buying the Thule Squarebar Evo for my 2018 Jk Unlimited 4 Door Wrangler. It comes w/ 2 adjustable squarebars and 4 foot clamps. It is a perfect fit for the Malone Seawing system. Roof rack costs around $330.

[@JasonDiggs]

Which cross bars do you use?

[@RachelWhelton]

It has been some years and I don't remember. I tried to look them up but products have changed and I can't see the same model. There were not many options to hook onto that type of roof. I see Mopar now makes some crossbars that look similar. Sorry I don't have a more precise answer.

[@JasonDiggs]

@@RachelWhelton please don’t apologize. You don’t owe me anything. I bought my first Jeep a few weeks ago and I’m just figuring things out. 😀

[@ryan7943]

3:52 lol