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TMS J-Bar Rack HD Kayak Carrier Canoe Boat Surf Ski Roof Top Mounted on Car SUV Crossbar

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Color Black
Brand TMS
Item Dimensions LxWxH 17.25 x 4.5 x 14.62 inches
Load Capacity 75 Pounds
Mounting Type Roof Mount,Crossbar Mount
Vehicle Service Type
Car
Material
Alloy Steel
Item Weight
8 Pounds
Is Foldable
No

About this item

  • Steel design with adjustable padding for carrying strength and kayak protection
  • Wide mouth J bar offers easier loading and unloading
  • Quick on/off hardware ensures fast installation and removal
  • Optimally sized J style carrier leaves roof space. Dimensions: 17.5" (L) × 12.5" (W) × 6.5" (H)
  • Accommodates kayaks up to 36inch wide and 75lbs. Authentic TMS products contain vacuum sealed installation hardware. Authentic TMS products are shipped in labeled boxes with item description (as shown in picture).
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Customer Ratings
Easy to assemble
3.8
3.4
4.6
3.8
Easy to install
3.8
3.4
4.0
3.8
Sturdiness
3.3
4.1
4.0
3.5
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TMS Warehouse
Newcod Outdoor
Mrhardware
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Leader Accessories
MI STAR
compatible vehicles
Car
Car, Truck, SUV
Car
Car, SUV
Car
Car, Van, Truck, SUV, Sedans
material
Alloy Steel
Rubber, Aluminum
Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel
Plastic, Alloy Steel
Iron
Alloy Steel
load capacity
75 pounds
75 pounds
150 pounds
150 pounds
75 pounds
foldable
weight
8 pounds
11.47 pounds
17 pounds
240.57 ounces

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
CHOKING HAZARD -- Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult

Product Description

This Kayak Carrier designed mounts to virtually all crossbars and load bars on the market. The carrier secures the kayak on its side, consuming minimal space on the load bar. Accommodates kayaks up to 36inch wide and 75lbs. The crossbars shown in the pictures are not included~PLEASE CHECK MEASUREMENTS BEFORE PURCHASE.~ Buy4Easy and River Colony Trading are the only authorized sellers of TMS branded products.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
4,466 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value and performance of the kayak transport rack. For example, they mention it's a good option to haul your kayak, works well, and is worth the time. Some appreciate the appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, quality, fit, security, and straps.

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605 customers mention547 positive58 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the transport rack. They say it's well-made and a steal at this price. Overall, customers find it to be a cheap option to haul their kayak.

"...The J-Bars were priced right and decent quality. I would buy them again...." Read more

"These seem well-made and are a steal at this price. The only issue is the assembly.EASY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..." Read more

"...It is great value for the money as long as you understand that you are buying a budget Chinese-made rack...." Read more

"...All in all, I can't say I'm disappointed. It was inexpensive, I'm just a little bummed (2 stars worth) that it wasn't exactly plug-n-play...." Read more

401 customers mention364 positive37 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the transport rack. They mention that it works well, is workable, and is great for the casual kayaker. Some say that the straps that come with it work fine. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...Once assembled, it is quite sturdy and works well...." Read more

"...With some tweaks, they work great for the casual kayaker who doesn't want to spend more on a carrier than the kayaks themselves." Read more

"...Even then, once you get everything assembled, it won't be pretty. Functional, yes. Seamlessly blend with your nice ride, no way...." Read more

"...They are very sturdy and will work very well and that is what I wanted them for...." Read more

119 customers mention119 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kayak rack. They mention that it has an OK design, looks great, and has a good finish. Some say that the racks are fantastic and stay nice and rigid once mounted to the crossbars. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

"...That said, the finished product looks good and is certainly sturdy enough for the job...." Read more

"These kayaks racks were fantastic! However these straps are completely worthless...." Read more

"I'm writing to let everyone know that these are excellent Kayak racks...." Read more

"...'s so worth the time because I was very proud of my purchase - they look cool AND they work beautifully!..." Read more

783 customers mention473 positive310 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the transport rack. Some mention that it's super easy to assemble and everything lined up nicely. The schematic is easy and straight-forward, and the directions are good. That said, some say that it was a bit challenging at one point, with a blurry, unclear assembly image and confusing parts list.

"...I thought the diagram was easy enough to understand but the "difficult" part was getting the bolt heads through the bottom black plastic part of the..." Read more

"This product is well priced and very sturdy. But the assembly of it was much more difficult than it should have been...." Read more

"...on the car all season long for fear of rust; however, it's easy to attach to the car when you need it, and it appears that the mounting clamps would..." Read more

"...getting bars through rubber sleeve because they were super easy to assemble and everything lined up nicely when waiting to fully tighten all bolts..." Read more

669 customers mention367 positive302 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the transport rack. Some mention that it's solid, the tubing is tough, and dependable. However, others say that it was cheaply made and has poor quality control. Some say that the straps don't feel very strong like better quality straps do, and that they don''t do well on thin objects.

"...The plastic is flexible and the wood helped stretch it a little to get the black metal plate in place...." Read more

"...Even then, once you get everything assembled, it won't be pretty. Functional, yes. Seamlessly blend with your nice ride, no way...." Read more

"These seem well-made and are a steal at this price. The only issue is the assembly.EASY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..." Read more

"...which frankly look a little dirty ... as if they are used already, but I think it likely that this is the way they came from China...." Read more

300 customers mention117 positive183 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the transport rack. Some mention that the parts assembly fits extremely tight, and it fits securely to the Thule bars on their car. However, others say that it's too short to fit their kayak and that the Thules rack mount almost doesn't fit their square bars.

"...The bolt heads are a tight fit in the plastic and the underside of the bolt heads have a square shape that fits into a square shape down inside the..." Read more

"...All of our parts were there, the bolts were long enough, the packaging was nice, the directions were good...." Read more

"...The problem is that some of the pieces only fit together with some serious shimmying and effort, while others really did not fit at all...." Read more

"...And very snug. Like they were made for this particular Rhino rack model? Hmmm.The TMS practical performance review is yet to come...." Read more

281 customers mention155 positive126 negative

Customers are mixed about the security of the transport rack. Some mention that it holds a kayak very securely, while others say that the wrench is really inadequate for properly tightening the nuts.

"...just use 4 of the ratchet straps as they work much better and feel way more secure...." Read more

"...each bracket has two large knobs, but there is an additional nut keeping everything tightened down...." Read more

"...; (a VW Tiguan, a Mazda CX7, and a Nissan Rogue), and it's fairly secure..." Read more

"...: Not strong enough for larger kayaks; the metal bends and becomes loose on the crossbars, creating a very dangerous situation...." Read more

155 customers mention50 positive105 negative

Customers are mixed about the straps. Some mention the strap is decent, functional, and not as bad as other reviewers find them. However, others say the strap are way too short, weak, and the locking bolts are too long.

"...I had some concerns when I read the reviews. The straps are no good. The instructions are horrible or non-existent. Cheaply made. And on and on...." Read more

"...I knew from reading the reviews ahead of time that the straps were cheap and not very efficient, but it wasn't until I got the racks I realized how..." Read more

"...like I got a lot of rack for a small price -- it even came with a couple of cam straps -- I highly recommend it." Read more

"...are difficult to set in the holes provided and that the locking bolts are to long but I found out a few things assembling 4 of these and I can tell..." Read more

These are a great buy. Finish on the racks is not very ...
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These are a great buy. Finish on the racks is not very ...
These are a great buy. Finish on the racks is not very good. There were scratches and nicks that will eventually rust so I would recommend taking them off and storing them inside when not in use. They are very sturdy and will work very well and that is what I wanted them for. If you want something pretty with a nice finish you will want to look at other options.After reading through a lot of the negatives posted by other people, it seemed like most of the complaints were assembly related. I work on all sorts of things so I knew I could get them together. I bought two sets of these. The first set was very easy to put together, no issues at all. I decided to time it and take some pics of the second set and give some assembly tips that may help someone else out. As luck would have it, the second set didn't go together as easily as the first set so I can see where some would say they were easy to put together and others would have a more difficult time with them. I started timing the assembly with a set that was still in a sealed box. Complete time was 24 minutes and 45 seconds. 7 minutes were spent unpacking and laying everything out on the table. I spent another 2 minutes taking pictures so the time spent actually putting the product together was just under 16 minutes for a complete set.Here are a few assembly tips:When you are sliding the first metal tube into the rubber molded part it helps to put something like a screwdriver handle into the middle of the molded rubber to help open it up for the ends of the metal tube to go in.Once you get that 1st half of metal tubing in go ahead and push the molded rubber on further than it needs to go. It is much easier to put the second half on without trying to push it into the rubber piece.Put the second half of tubing onto the first half.Now put the rounded end of the second half of metal tubing on your stomach and pull the plastic/rubber piece back over the assembled metal tube until the bolt holes line up with the holes in the molded rubber part. If you have to pull the rubber part hard you may want to put a hardback book or something between your stomach and the tube to distribute the force better. I didn't need to but there seems to be some variation in the parts from one set to the next.Put the four short bolts into the assembly in an x pattern and move the rubber part as needed to help you line everything up. Next, put in the two longer bolts. Do not install any of the nuts until you make sure you can get all of the bolts in where they belong.When installing the washers and nuts, make sure to put some pressure on the rounded end of the carriage bolts to help them drop into the square holes in the tubing that keep them from turning. If the carriage bolts are tuning while tightening the nuts, keep putting pressure on the rounded end of the bolt and it will eventually work its way into the right position, drop into the square hole in the tubing and stop turning so you can tighten up the nut. Tighten the nuts in an x pattern. Be careful not to over tighten, you don't want to crush the metal tubing.Honestly, if you have arthritis or weak hands you may want to look at other options to buy or find someone else to put them together for you.For the price, these will carry kayaks and make loading easier too. Very strong when assembled correctly. Great value!
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Gary Hass
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2023
Alberto Riggi
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2021
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Alberto Riggi
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2021
Excelente producto. Tenía muchas dudas porqué mi kayak es muy largo (para dos personas), pero estuvo perfecto. Me fui en carretera a 110km/hr no se movió para nada. Estoy muy contento.
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DANIEL MARIN
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on December 4, 2019
Adrian427
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good for the cost.
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2019
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Oki
5.0 out of 5 stars Cadeau
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2023