Any Kayakers on here?

Having recently changed to a Kuga, I’ve been looking into the cost of the 2 cross bars to attach to the roof rails already on the car. I’ve been quoted by 2 local Ford dealers £132.50 + VAT = £159.00 for the cross bars. This seems a bit steep to me.

It seems that Ford don’t manufacture their own kayak carrier and instead recommend a Thule kayak carrier 874. I’ve looked around the internet and prices for these seem to be around the £90 mark.

Does anyone use the Ford cross bars or can anyone recommend another brand?

Also does anyone use the Thule kayak carrier 874 or can anyone recommend another brand?

I plan to do some touring weekends once the weather warms up a bit and thought I’d get organised! For those kayakers out there, my boat’s a Venture Kayak Easky 15.

Thanks.

Andy

Hi Andy66,
Try this site, www.theroofboxcompany.co.uk. They are very good and have a great selection of equiptment.

Thanks to both win-doc and arkay for your replies - I'll look further into both suggestions.

Keys are for locks in the end of the bars...they are numbered so easy to match. Unlock each lock and pull outwards to reveal thin shaft and turn anti clockwise on all 4 fittings . Position one side over rails on car and gently lower other side and move feet in and out until they locate on other bar. Centralise bars so has equal overhang and then turn locks clockwise equally to tension feet onto roof rails. When all stiff hand tight align locks with bar and push home. Lock with key....simples !