Thule Kayak Racks - 2008 Thule 887 SlipStream Kayak Rack

The Thule 887 SlipStream kayak rack was designed and developed by Thule Racks specifically for those users concerned about their kayak making contact with the rear of their car when loading the kayak onto the kayak carrier. With the Thule 887 Slipstream kayak racks users are guaranteed that kayak to vehicle contact is eliminated while loading and unloading the boat due to the 887 carrier's unique adjustable sliding base bars and rear roller position, yes it includes a rear roller for the easiest loading of any kayak - one person can do it with virtually no effort! The included adjustable front and rear kayak saddles allow positioning of kayak at bulkheads (the strongest part of the kayak) regardless of base roof rack system location. Works with all types of kayaks. Thule 887 Slip Stream kayak carrier mounts directly to both Thule square load bars & elliptical Rapid Aero bars, Thule Xsporter Truck Racks, Yakima round cross bars and virtually all factory installed roof racks with cross bars (Use Thule Automated Fit Guide below to check compatibility with vehicle factory racks). Includes all hardware, two heavy-duty straps, buckle bumpers and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie-down straps for securing kayak bow and stern to vehicle.

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question posted by: okpeanut I'm working on putting together a 2007 Volvo XC90 roof rack system to carry a couple of sea kayaks. I've looked at several kayak rack set ups and my concern is that when I'm hoisting the kayaks on and off the car rack they will constantly be hitting and sliding along the back of the roof above the rear door. If I'm constantly doing this, and my girlfriend and I kayak a lot, I'm worried I'll wear off the paint and leave scratch marks on the car. Yikes! Any setup that'll prevent this from happening? Also, I do plan on using the Thule 450R Rapid Crossroad base rack system on the cartop side rails if this makes a difference... reply posted by: cvselkirk I have a similar situation okpeanut. I'm using the Thule 450 Crossroad for a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser roof rack setup to carry two kayaks. I can slide the 450 Crossroad feet back pretty far on the side rails, but not far enough so that the kayaks wouldn't touch the rear of the roof when I slide the kayaks onto the kayak racks. I was stressing about this until I saw online the Thule 887 SlipStream kayak rack. Thule Racks made this specificially for these situations when the rear kayak rack saddles are not far enough back on the rooftop to prevent the kayak from sliding along the roof when it's being slid onto or off of the kayak rack. Plus with the 58inch load bars that I'm using on the 450 Crossroad I was able to mount two 887 SlipStreams next to each other on the bars to carry two kayaks. I think you'll want to go with the regular 450 Crossroad instead of the 450R Rapid version because the bars on the 450R won't be long enough for two Slipstreams next to each other. The regular 450 Crossroad let's you attach longer crossbars like the 58" length for when you are carrying multiple items like more than one kayak. posting permission granted by car racks resources public forum » All Thule 887 Slipstream Kayak Rack Forum Threadsthule 887 slipstream review posted by: car_rack_resources The Thule 887 Slipstream is our choice for most innovative kayak carrier design since Thule Racks released the side loading 897XT Hullavator (another marvel in kayak rack engineering). We found the SlipStream effectively solves the most common complaint among kayakers transporting a kayak on their car rooftop kayak rack systems. Even with all the new technology to assist in getting the kayak on and off the rooftop, kayak saddles with rollers jump to mind, many car rack setups leave the kayak rack too far forward on the car. This means when you pick up the front of the boat to place it onto the rear kayak saddles it will often times slide along the back of the car roof. Problematic if you go kayaking often and scuff marks and such will eventually appear. We love how the 887 Slip Stream simply adjusts backwards to custom fit each vehicle, making sure the kayak hits the roller while not touching the vehicle. Then just slide the kayak along the roller and onto the kayak saddles. voila how easy is that!? 'nuf said. posting permission granted by car racks resources reviews & ratings » All Thule 887 Slipstream Reviews
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ORDERING NOTES
We recommend either the Lashlock kayak lock system or Kayak Lasso (not included; see accessories below) to lock kayak to car rack and protect from theft.

This is a complete system for transporting one kayak. Also includes all hardware, 2 straps, buckle bumpers and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie down straps for securing boat bow and stern.

Thule 887 kayak carrier system attaches directly to both Thule elliptical Rapid Aero & square load bars, Thule Xsporter pickup truck racks, Yakima round cross bars and virtually all factory installed roof racks with cross bars.

QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION
Alternatively, we suggest using our easy Thule Racks automated fit guide to quickly order the correct Thule roof rack base system and/or canoe/kayak carriers if you don't currently have one installed:



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