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| Author: | 97redz3 [ Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
I need to transport a 2019 Outback cross-country (2200 miles). I have Yakima core bars on a full size pickup topper. I’ve used saddles in the past for sit inside kayaks, but this is my first SOT. Should I transport it hull down with saddles or hull up with just crossbar pads? Any pics of a current car top setup with a 2019 would be appreciated! |
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| Author: | felvic [ Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
| Author: | 97redz3 [ Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Merci Francois! |
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| Author: | VaBeach1 [ Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Based on the distance you are traveling I would recommend hull down with just crossbar pads (I would think) would be the safest on the hull. |
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| Author: | rogerdodger [ Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
I would definitely transport it upside down, there are strong flat places fore and aft to make contact with the crossbars. I store mine that way, resting on 2x4's that just have some thin outdoor carpet wrapped around them. FYI- I took this picture because the light/contrast really showed the new hull design- narrow wave cutting 'revo like' at the bow, wide flat center, low drag stern with drop down rudder- tracks well, very stable but turns on a dime.  
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| Author: | 97redz3 [ Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
My dealer suggested hull-up with padding on the bars. The Hobie owner’s packet says hull-up on padded crossbars, unless carried in cradles designed for upright transportation (like Francois does in his video). I have a set of Thule Dockgrip cradles from transporting my last kayak, but I like the idea of hull-up for better aerodynamics on the highway. Has anyone made a long highway trip with the 2019 Outback yet? |
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| Author: | SofaKing Fishy [ Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Yah~ I’ve done 200+ miles Interstate at speeds of 70- I have Whispbars & I use 10” pool noodle pieces covered in the top in gorilla tape just under the points of contact on my upside down 2019 Outback, and strap it down - here’s a short YouTube vid of my set up- https://youtu.be/B7xEXqdrJoc SECURE with a bike lock, as your straps will loosen over the trip. |
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| Author: | SofaKing Fishy [ Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Should have mentioned, the short lengths of pool noodles in place of a full bar pad makes for a quieter, more Arodynamic profile- I’m seeing 50+ MPG on top of my Kia Niro- it’s a small hybrid, so yeah, fairly impressed! |
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| Author: | 97redz3 [ Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
I ended up going with Hobie's 36" Aero Crossbar pads. It's an easy lift to prop the bow on the rear crossbar and slide the boat straight up from the back. I put a thin carpet over the rearmost crossbar to protect the pad and hatch glass while loading. There are no ropes or straps in these pics as this was a trial run. I only have to do this a couple of times per year. The rest of the time, I slide the boat into the bed and use a bed extender. 
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| Author: | kayakdropshot [ Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Anyone ever used the Thule kayak carrier 874? Being flexible and able to perfectly hold to the OB19 hull shape, i cannot see why it shouldn't work. I personally find it almost same as the Hobie cradle less the centre support. Will like to hear about pros and cons of this carrier. |
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| Author: | johnnybravo [ Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
@kayakdropshot, I’m with 874 and 895, they are perfect in combination with Rhino Rack Side Loader. 874:     895:    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | kayakdropshot [ Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Johnnybravo, Thank you for sharing this info. You noticed nothing about the hull or whatsoever issue that the support could have caused? Also i notice you are in Bulgaria and lucky not to have those hot days. |
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| Author: | johnnybravo [ Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Only if the straps are overtightened. I've been quite a long time riding my Tandem Island this way and I have not had any problems.      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | 97redz3 [ Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Roof-topping a 2019 Ouback |
Follow up: trip went great with the boat riding hull-up and resting on Hobie 36” aero bar pads. No movement whatsoever, even in 20+ mph crosswinds. I used bow and stern tie-down ropes and had the plug in the Mirage drive cavity. The load was quiet and really didn’t cause a big hit to gas mileage. Without the additional height of saddles, the boat hugged the roof of my truck/cap very well. Plus the pads make it easy to reposition things once on the rack.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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