Hobie Outback on a small car

[djpalmer88]

Hey all, I've recently bought a Hobie outback, however in terms of transporting it we have a 2011 toyota corolla hatchback with roof racks. After lining them up I'm very skeptical that it'd be safe on such a small car. We also have a Forester without roof racks at the moment but the corolla would be the preference.

Does anyone have any experience transporting a kayak on a small car? Or does it just sound too sketchy?

Thanks

[benno573]

I’d check the weight capacity of the roof and then the roof racks. Outback’s are about 36-38kg which shouldn’t be a problem on most cars with decent roof racks. Stability wise the further apart the racks are on the roof the better, invest in some good tie downs and you should be fine. It would be significantly easier to lift onto a Corolla for sure!

[djpalmer88]

2 hours ago, benno573 said:

I’d check the weight capacity of the roof and then the roof racks. Outback’s are about 36-38kg which shouldn’t be a problem on most cars with decent roof racks. Stability wise the further apart the racks are on the roof the better, invest in some good tie downs and you should be fine. It would be significantly easier to lift onto a Corolla for sure!

Thanks mate yep going to have a chat to the roof rack place and grab everything I need to give it a go. 

[Jono4500]

Fear not! Come join me in the very exclusive hatchback kayak club!  (Otherwise known as the missus needs the 4x4 for the kids club)

[djpalmer88]

21 minutes ago, Jono4500 said:

Fear not! Come join me in the very exclusive hatchback kayak club!  (Otherwise known as the missus needs the 4x4 for the kids club)

Ha yep if it wasn’t for the child seat I’d be all good. But good to see your setup, that gives me confidence, thanks

[Jono4500]

I've got the foamy strap portable roof racks. My pelican blackhawk is 3.6m and I strip it down as light as I can go. Permanent roof racks would be better suited, I can hear my roof panel flex goin over speed bumps. Still though where there's a will there's a way!