Kayak & Canoe Carriers and Racks

Discount Ramps is now proud to offer Kayak and Canoe Carriers and racks! Discount Ramps offers a wide variety of Kayak and Canoe carriers and racks, and we are sure you will find one that meets your needs. Transporting your canoe or kayak can be made simple with a rooftop carrier. The racks and carriers listed below are designed to transport your boat on the roof of your vehicle using the factory and existing roof bars. All 7 of the carriers and racks are great and have their own unique features, its up to you to decide what best and suits your needs.

The L-Rack roof rack system is Discount Ramps model number L-Rack. This L-Rack is an L-shaped rack that mounts to your vehicle’s roof cross bar system. This allows you to safely and securely transport a single kayak at an affordable price. This product is not intended to use with “round bar” roof rack systems, and we recommend that you use front and rear straps to make sure your kayak is transported safely. The kit comes with two 13.5 inch by 1.75 inch by 3 inch flat iron carriers that are wrapped in a high-density foam jacket to prevent any damage to your kayak or roof of your vehicle. This Kayak rack will mount to a vehicle’s squared roof bars up to 1.5 inches wide and comes with 2 stable tie down points to strap the kayak down. All you do is simply assemble the mounting plates, L-Rack carriers, and tighten them with the Easy-Turn knobs to secure them in place. This Kit also comes with two 8 foot cargo straps that feature heavy duty locking clasps; they are designed to be used with L-Rack carriers giving a stable wrap around support and maximizing security of the kayak. If you would like to learn more about the L-Rack Kayak roof rack or would like to place an order, please visit our L-Rack website.

The J-Rack Kayak roof rack system is Discount Ramps model number J-Rack. The J-Rack kayak rack will transport a single kayak atop the roof of a vehicle safely and easily, as long as it’s used with already installed square crossbars. This J-rack carrier comes in pairs and includes all the mounting hardware and straps. The J-Rack roof system measures 16.75 inches long by 1.75 inches wide and 15.25 inches high. This Kayak roof rack is made from a high-strength steel and forms the shape of a J to allow many different styles of kayaks to fit. The J-Rack features padding on the “J” that prevents damage to the roof of your vehicle and kayaks while in transportation mode. The 114 inch strap that comes with this kit is designed to keep the kayak safe and secured while in motion and the notches in the J-rack give you the perfect position to attach the straps. No tools are required to assemble this roof carrier; all you do is secure the J-Rack to the square cross bars (that can be no larger than 1.5 inches wide and 1.75 inches thick). If you would like to learn more about the J-Rack Kayak roof rack or would like to place an order, please visit our J-Rack Kayak roof rack carrier website.

The T-Rack Kayak roof rack system is Discount Ramps model number T-Rack. The T-Rack kayak rooftop carrier hauls a single kayak atop the roof of a automobile that has round or square cross bars. This carrier comes in pairs and complete with all the mounting hardware and tie-down straps. The T-Rack measures 14.75 inches long, 5.75 inches wide, and 15.75 inches in height. The T-Rack’s frame is constructed from a heavy duty steel and consists of an elongated J shape that will cater to many styles of kayaks. The T-Rack features rubber supports and extra padding to prevent any damage to the roof of your vehicle or the bottoms of your kayaks. You can secure the T-rack kayak carrier, without any tools, to round cross bars that are no bigger then 2 inches in diameter or square crossbars that are no larger than 1.25 inches wide and 1.75 inches thick. The minimum height from the bottom of the roof to the cross bars should be about 1.75 inches for optimal usage. To keep your kayak safe during transportation two 114 inch straps are provided. This T-rack carrier is made in the USA and comes with a 1 year warranty. If you would like to learn more about the T-Rack Kayak roof rack or would like to place an order, please visit our T-Rack Kayak roof rack carrier website.

The Stax Kayak carrier is Discount Ramps model number STAX. This economical Stax rooftop carrier system will allow you travel with one or two whitewater or plastic kayaks. Made by Malone, the Stax base carrier system is made for easy side load plastic kayak transport. The Stax kayak carrier will fit all existing roof racks whether they are tubular or squared.  With a maximum beam of 32 inches, the Stax system comes complete with 12 inch straps and all the necessary hardware to transport either whitewater or plastic kayaks easily. This kit also comes with adapter blocks that fit Thule, Yakima, or any other aftermarket or factory rooftop rail systems. If you would like to know more about the Stax Kayak carrier or would like to place an order, please visit our Stax Kayak carrier website.

The Bigfoot Canoe Carrier is Discount Ramps model number Bigfoot. Obviously, when you think of Big Foot, you think of something that is heavy duty and massive. The Big Foot heavy duty car top canoe carrier is your final solution for hauling your canoe. This is the strongest tunnel support canoe carrier ever manufactured and comes in sets of four. Each of the sets come with two 12 foot water resistant straps and hardware needed to fit Yakima, Thule and virtually all factory cross bar systems. To learn more about the Big Foot canoe carrier or to place an order, please visits the Big Foot canoe carrier website.

The Auto Loader Kayak Carrier is Discount Ramps model number AutoLoader XV. This state of the art, corrosion free kayak carrier features a plastic injection molded frame, making it a high performance kayak carrier base for composite, wood or plastic kayak transport. The Autoloader XV by Malone carries a single kayak with a maximum beam of 28 inches. The patent pending jaw’s universal mounting system fits nearly any shape crossbars and features a boarding ramp for easy loading. This package includes all the necessary hardware and straps to keep the kayak safe and in-place during transport. Nine foot long cam buckle straps, that are multi-slotted for various sized loads, are used to keep the kayak in place while the cavitated design adds to the strength of this system while reducing weight. This kayak carrier comes with a ten year warranty. If you would like to learn more about The AutoLoader XV high performance kayak carrier or would like to purchase it, please visit our AutoLoader website.

The SeaWing kayak carrier is Discount Ramps model number Seawing. This high quality car top kayak carrier is the perfect solution for hauling your composite or plastic kayak on the roof of your vehicle. The SeaWing is a traditional roof mounting kayak carrier that is made from a poly carbon that flexes to fit hulls up to 36 inches in total beam. The SeaWing kayak carrier from Malone is an ideal carrier for those of you with high end composite boats or plastic haul boats. This is because of the design that is based around a one piece boot that lets the boat ride above the cross rails. Letting the boat float above the cross rails eliminates any chance of the hull getting cracks. If you would like to know more about the SeaWing roof mounting kayak carrier or would like to place an order, please visit our SeaWing traditional rooftop kayak carrier website.

Discount Ramps also offers the Portable Wheel Step for those of you who have trouble getting in to your rooftop cargo rack. This step attaches to your vehicle’s tire, up to 22 inches in diameter, and will hold a person up to 220 pounds safely. If you are interested in this item, please check out our RAGE Power-sports portable wheel step’s website.  If you need help getting your dirt bike up the ramp and into the bed of your truck, Discount Ramps has the perfect solution for you. The Folding Hitch Step is used for gaining access to the top of a vehicle or loading dirt or sport bikes in to a pick-up truck. Easily fold the hitch step up when its not in use for easy storage. If you would like to know more about this product or any of our other hitch accessories, please visit the hitch accessories website.