Customer Reviews for VEVOR Kayak Roof Rack 1 Pair J-Bar, Soft Roof Rack, Top Mount Tie Down, Carrier for kayak, Surf Board, Canoe, SUP, Ski Board, Mount on Car, SUV, Truck, 2 Kayaks

I haven't used a kayak rack like this before, but needed one to attach to my Yakima rails. This was did fine but required a little bit of trail and error to get it leveled on these asymmetrical bars. Once on it's held up well. The foam padding doesn't feel like a material that will hold up long term outside, and I wish they would've used rubber or something else there.

These are really good racks. They fit both of my ten foot kayaks with ease. It makes transporting them way easier.

You can't beat this for the price.. easy assembly and strong build.. does it's job easily..

Love this item it works well and does a nice job.

Not a Vine customer so didn't get for free but for the $52 I paid, you can't beat the price. I got the 2 in 1 rack and needed to cut 1 inch off all the carrier bolts for my 2016 Outback, otherwise I would not have been able to get the plastics nuts on easily. Plus they were practically touching the roof. I think they need to either include two sizes of carrier bolts or have an option for what size when purchasing. I found it odd that the horizontal carriers are not symmetrical. The one fixed to the vertical part is shorter than the other. The levers for the vertical part are fantastic. Wish I had them on our other vehicles folding racks. Straps are cheap but expected for the price. Will probably replace with some higher quality NRS straps. When folded down it is very compact which really reduces wind noise. Overall a good value and recommended for light use with a budget price.

I use my rack to transport my SUPs, and it's pretty good, with a few limitations. Putting the rack together and attaching it to the car is relatively easy. It would have taken me about 10 minutes, but for the fact that, like some others have also mentioned, one of the bolts was missing part of the threading, which made it impossible to use. I had to reach out to customer service to request a replacement part, which ended up being sent from China. I got the replacement eventually, but from the day I requested the part, it probably took about 2 weeks to get it. Once I had the part, installation was quick and easy. Loading the SUPs took a bit of effort, partially owing to just learning how to properly load a SUP safely on a roof rack. The included instructions were a little confusing for me, so I ended up looking up videos on YouTube to properly understand the process. I recommend doing this- you don't want to make a mistake and have your board/kayak moving around while you're driving! If you're short like I am, it's a good idea to put your straps on your top bar before you start, or you'll get stuck like I did on the second board. Once I was able to get the process right, my boards held securely. The straps that are included work pretty well, but they don't seem very durable, so I highly recommend investing in a set of quality cam straps. Overall, this is a nice roof mount for kayaks, SUPs, and surfboards. It is well padded to protect yo.ur kayak/board and keep it securely in place. There's a bit of a learning curve for loading, but once you've got it down, it works nicely and seems more secure than just strapping the boards to the cross bars.

These J racks were able to secure the kayaks. It is sturdy and easy to install. However, it is pretty tall once installed on higher elavation vehicles such as 4Runner. It will be problem for lower ceiling tunnels. I still recommend it based on its price.

The VEVOR Kayak Roof Rack 1 Pair J-Bar is a fantastic choice for transporting two kayaks. It's incredibly easy to install on your vehicle and makes loading and securing the kayaks a breeze. The design is sleek and stylish, enhancing the overall look of your car. The J-Bar system holds the kayaks securely, ensuring they stay in place during transit. Durability and quality are evident in the build, making this rack a reliable and practical option for any kayaking enthusiast. Highly recommended for ease of use and great aesthetics!

This went together so fast. Nothing complicated. You can fold up one side or even just leave one side off if you just want it for one. It's very heavy, strong and sturdy. It fit our silly kayak, good kayak, and canoe. I think, depending on the length of your car (one mount will be on each cross bar. So, if you have a compact car, it will be closer than say a full-sized SUV), I think this would work for just about anything that is long. Not just paddleboards and surfboards, but I used it to get some lumber and it was epically better than just on the roof because it has non-slip grips on the rack and nothing moves. The ratchet straps it came with are kind of low rent. I have a bunch of good ratchets and opted for them instead.

This is a good budget kayak rack. If you don't need to transport your kayak very far, this will work for you. Installation was a little weird, but I was able to get it to work. It fits my 10 foot Vibe sit on top kayak. I wouldn't use this rack to transport your kayak long distances, as it rattled a little bit when I went above 45 miles per hour. But if you're just transporting it to and fro short distances, and not on the highway, this is a great budget kayak rack.