OEM Roof Rack with 2 Kayaks - is it possible?

I have a DCSB and haul an 11' kayak a lot... in the bed.
Can even stack multiples on top of each other.
Don't go through the effort to try to haul on roof when the bed is there for that.
I run straps from the hanging end of the kayak to the tailgate on each side
I run a strap across the tailgate to lock it down tight to the bed
**** it critical to also strap the end closet to the cab...as it is possible for the kayak to still teeter on the tailgate if a load shifts.

 

It's possible

 

What about truck bed extender that fits in the hitch? Amazon sells them. They are different than the bed extenders that rest on top of the tailgate.

 

TMS T-NS-HITCH-BED-EXTENDER Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Bed Hitch Mounted Extender Rack Ladder Canoe Boat

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005KVLX50/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A24FJG9QJIEUE2

 

Boom

 

You got an awesome setup.
Looks very sharp.

 

I went ahead and updated my original post, but I just put each of the 10' kayaks into the bed and strapped it to each side of it. Worked like a charm!

 

Might be a little late but here's a 10' Pelican fishing hunk of poop and a 12.5 WS Tsunami with no craddles on an OEM rack.

I've had my 2 12' Tsunami's on the roof for portaging trips. WORD OF WARNING: the racks aren't far off the roof.... be careful that you don't scratch the s$@# out of your roof... gonna be doing some extensive touch up work thanks to the wife.

 

What kayak carriers are you using ?

 

Amazon
ToughSteel® 2 Pair 4 Racks Universal Black J Shape Steel Kayak Canoe...
Sold by: ToughSteel

Mounted On OEM roof rack and rails

 

You feel pretty confident about transporting them that way? I have the oem roof rack and just curious?

 

It was a little scary at first. I used extra ratchet straps, not the pull straps it came with. By using the ratchet straps I felt fine carrying them that way.

 

Thanks for the reply. Was just curious with the 100lbs rating.

 

So, after reading a few comments. I decided to try my own roof rack out. With the 100lbs rating I was hesitant. After around 200 mile round trip staycation im confident in the oem holding 2 10’ kayaks pretty well.

 

Thank you all for the input.

On a previous, similar size SUV, I used to stack two 10' kayaks on the OEM roof rack.

I've been wondering why there's even a concern with using the roof rack on the Tacomas.

Since I currently do not have a roof rack, I've stacked both kayaks in my long bed, sticking out, with no extension. But I do want to use the roof rack eventually, with the J holders.

 

It’s because the majority of the build is that hard plastic. It uses all 5 factory holes, but the majority of the body is plastic. And that is the issue, if it had a piece of metal as reeindforcment I think it would be a bit stronger. It’s the exact same design that’s on my fiancé’s Subaru Outback, I mean exact. I’m surprise that has never been brought up, but we use it all the time for the kayaks. It’s rated for a 150 compared to Toyota’s 100 though, now it’s clear if you want more on top like a tent, go with a full metal brand. For me, I don’t use my rack that much nor intend to use a prinsu or gobi to its fullest so my factory is just fine.

 

Definitely interested in picking up J-Bar carriers for my OEM rack (for two 10-ft. kayaks), but also feeling hesitant after reading some things on here. Looks like you've got exactly what I had in mind, so I apologize for rapid firing questions. No issues at highway speeds? In windy conditions? What J-Bars did you go with? Thank you!

 

They are just some cheapo Amazon ones, work just fine. But I have some bow tie downs I picked up off amazon as well to help. Overall it isn’t bad, I haven’t driven for thousands of miles with them on top, usually have a camp trailer I pull for the long run, then from the camp spot to the river I’ll slap them up. I can tell you one thing for sure with those up top is a damn sail and you can feel them there.

 

Thanks for the insight. They're on the lighter side for 10-footers, about 36 lbs. each, so I think I'll give 'er a shot! Here's hoping the rack doesn't rip off