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Cheers,
Patrick
Architect
2001 Volvo XC70 (PJ-810)
2007 Volvo XC70
2001 BMW 530i Touring MSport
Past:
1987 240GL
1982 244GLE
1978 245L (Manual)
and: 1974 Triumph 2000Mk2, 1990 Renault 25TXE, 1986 Rover SD1, 1990 Peugeot 605SV, 1991 Peugeot 605SVE, 1995 Peugeot 605SV
Another benefit of the J-cradles I hadn't realised is that the tailgate opens much further. Not entirely, but close enough. I find it very useful.
Cheers,
Patrick
Architect
2001 Volvo XC70 (PJ-810)
2007 Volvo XC70
2001 BMW 530i Touring MSport
Past:
1987 240GL
1982 244GLE
1978 245L (Manual)
and: 1974 Triumph 2000Mk2, 1990 Renault 25TXE, 1986 Rover SD1, 1990 Peugeot 605SV, 1991 Peugeot 605SVE, 1995 Peugeot 605SV
I've had the side by side before but we went with the J crades so the boats didn't end up being wider than the vehicle. Thule has an attachment you can hook up to the front bar that slides out and holds one end of the kayak up while you place the rear in the saddle or kayak holder of your choice. I had this and it saved me a lot of heartache when loading kayaks solo on my old Jeep Grand Cherokee. Went with the Volvo for the express purpose of being able to reach the roof but the exended arm still is very helpful. It is called the outrigger.
2008 XC70 Black/Sandstone
previous:
2004 XC70 Crystal Green/Brown trade in @79K
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