Any Durango ownwers out there? I am interested in upgrading from the factory rack and foam blocks to something a bit more substantial. I know nothing about racks but want to be able to haul 2 kayaks. I can put my kayaks on the foam pads by myself so the read loading rollers are not a necessity. Maybe I just need 2 sets uf cradles. What rack system do you have and does it mount in the existing factory groves or some other way? Tnanks for any advice.
Rack for 2000 Dodge Durango
Racks
I also have a 2002 Durango. I am Currently using the Thule Hul-A-Port racks. Come with 2 lshaped racks,2 wrachet straps and 2 rachet ropes to tie your kayaks down.
Wouls strongly suggest in getting a small step stool to carry with you to get the straps on the kayaks. It is a long stretch from the ground to try to reach over the kayaks.
www.thule.com
or try your local kayak dealer
Had a 2000 Durango
We had a Thule on it, and it worked very well. We took the factory rack off since we already owned our Thule rack, but you could put Hull-a-Ports on the factory rack if you wished. Our Thule has lasted for years, although, we got new bars recently. I had Hull-a-Ports, but as I kayak less and less, I needed wider bars for carrying two canoes, so got the 78" bars. If it were me, I wouldn’t bother with the Hull-a-Ports or any other kayak racks. The Thule bars are about $50 whether you get the narrowest or the widest, so I’d just get a wider rack and use pool noodles. I prefer the lower center of gravity and ease of transporting kayaks cockpit down (you don’t have to worry about a cockpit cover and it’s easier to load). Hope that helps! WW