Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
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Thule Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Post-Style
- Thule
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Side Loading
- Folding
This kayak rack offers the ultimate in carrying performance. With its 4 boat capacity and proven universal mounting system, The Stacker is the most efficient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks.
Features:
- Upper bridge design makes tying down boats easier than ever
- Universal hardware for easy transfer from vehicle to vehicle
- Mounting brackets clamp to existing load bars and roof racks
- Folds down flat for a cleaner look when not in use
- 1 Pair of ratcheting tie downs, 2 straps, and buckle protectors included
Specs:
- Requires 24" minimum bar spread for proper mounting
- Holds up to 4 kayaks
- Weight capacity: 75 lbs
- Fits Thule square, Rapid Aero and AeroBlade load bars; Yakima bars; and most factory installed luggage racks
- For Thule Xsporter load bars, the Xadapt3 (THXADAPT3 - sold separately) is required for installation
Note: Kayak cannot be longer than 10 feet. If your kayak is longer than 10 feet, use part TH849000. Also, if you want to use an ocean wider kayak, use part numbers TH834 or TH849000.
830 Thule The Stacker - Rooftop Kayak Mounting System
Item # TH830
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On - TH830
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (64 Customer Reviews)
This kayak rack offers the ultimate in carrying performance. With its 4 boat capacity and proven universal mounting system, The Stacker is the most efficient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks.by: Andrew06/14/2020
We needed a better way to haul around 3 kayaks and after looking at a number of options, we settled on the Thule Stacker setup. Installation is simple and the stackers provide a sturdy option for hauling multiple kayaks. One of the best features is that they fold down when you don't need to use them.
My shopping experience with etrailer was smooth and shipping was prompt.
by: Sgkramar07/15/2019
My wife uses these to carry two small kayaks in the roof of her Subaru. They work great and we very happy with the purchase. She also likes finding her car easier in the parking lots, even with the carriers folded down.
Sgkramar
7/16/2020
No issues after a year would definitely purchase again.
by: Joanne08/28/2022
Basically easy to use but roof racks are always a bit awkward to put on and tighten. Was able to transport 3 10ft kayaks on a 2011 and 2017 Subaru Outback with factory racks. My only issue is the clipping ratchet tie downs that come with the rack, the clip is small and often gets caught on the nylon handles on the kayaks. The Grove is sharp and can get tricky to unhook. I personally traded them out for the simple open hook on the racket.
Joanne
9/2/2023
Thule stacker works excellent to carry 3 kayaks on a subaru outback.
by: Joe C07/17/2017
Looked everywhere to find a kayak rack that would fit on an existing 08 Xterra with a manufacturer storage rack and crossbar support. etrailer site had what I needed. They had a "blog" describing that this would work, with extension bolts (which they also supply). Received the system within 4 days, installed it in about 15 - 20 minutes on the manufacturer rack. Holds up great, first trip we traveled about 250 miles round trip with two kayaks on top (about 80 lbs total), in 20 - 30 mph winds. No problems at all. I am extremely happy with this system. I do use a few rubber cabinet liners cut and placed on the crossbars to help the kayaks from sliding (this is also very helpful). I have read a few reports of the boats coming lose, but have not had any issues. I have enclosed a few pictures to show how they install as well as how boats were secured.
by: Lawrence04/15/2021
This is an easy to use rooftop system. I don’t regret my purchase and would recommend it to others looking for a simple to use system.
by: Tim B04/13/2015
These were easy to install and use. I do recommend this carrier for multiple kayaks transport.
Sue C.
5/29/2015
Do the kayaks sit directly on the Thule cross bars? Do you for see a problem rubbing, since there doesnt appear to be any type of padding between the kayak and the rails?
Tim B.
5/30/2015
The kayaks sit on the Rhino Rack bars and against the Thule carrier stems and rubbing is not an issue because they should have direct contact anyway. The straps keep them tight to the carrier stems and rack barsno padding needed. This was the best system for us!
by: Brian 08/12/2021
This is a well built system. This was laced onto a 2011 Toyota Highlander with factory rails. It is difficult to tell when the hardware is “tight enough” since the attachment clamps bend and conform to the shape of the rails. Since the Thule Stacker is deigned to hold up to four kayaks, there is no cradle to hold kayaks in place(expect some slipping when driving). To mitigate the slipping as well as piece of mind when tightening down the clamps, I purchased some neoprene rubber sheets to place under the kayaks as well as under the clamps to improve grip on the rails.
by: Libby06/24/2014
The Stacker worked perfectly! We needed to haul 2 kayaks, and when we began to suspect that my 2014 CR-V cross rails weren't wide enough for the Thule J-Style carriers I kept looking. Well, The Stacker was the perfect solution.
Mounted in the center of the rails, to accommodate two Kayaks. Watching the video provided on etrailer page was very helpful, as we have never tried to use anything like this before.
These brackets are so very sturdy, and with kayaks attached, were so stable. The straps provided were sturdy too, and easy to use.
Being able to use these two brackets, instead of having to buy two sets of J-style hooks was a huge money saver.
Thanks to etrailer.com I was able to figure all of this out, using descriptions, reviews, videos and Q&A's available as I was trying to work out a solution. Thank you etrailer.
by: David A05/26/2017
They Work Well, but Depending upon your position of the roof racks you may get wind whistle if you don't have the kayaks up there, otherwise with the kayaks it was great easy to use and mount on my Rhino Rack, wish they had a front wind cover that would mount and prevent wind Whistle.
They definitely worked well with 2 kayaks up there, I will be trying with 3 in July.
by: Michael08/17/2018
great product well documented installation instructions. Durable and kayaks are secure. Only negative is the roof rack clamp created a leak in driver side window that I have made a few adjustments but a slight leak continues.
by: Tyler06/20/2018
This company has great with customer service. I’ve bought a few things from them now. They seem like a very hands on company. I bought a thule roof rack and thule kayak stacker from them and the products were best price and as advertised. I will keep doing business with them
by: Peter08/02/2023
Perfect - perform as expected.
by: Sherri 08/03/2015
Great product. Explanation of what we needed before we bought the product was excellent! Have loaded 4 kayaks easily for a couple trips. Very happy we purchased this instead of a trailer. Easy to take on and off and light to use on both vehicles allowing us to carry on kayak trip so we do not leave kayaks while retrieving other vehicle.
Sherri M.
8/7/2016
Great. Easy to install and Uninstalled when not using. Have even used for camping supplies.
by: Kara06/17/2022
This carrier allowed me to easily carry 4 kayaks, it was easy to install and even easier to use. The etrailer team was also very easy to work with, following up a few days after rack arrived to ensure I was able to install and see if I had questions. They also provided the same support and follow up on the trailer hitch that I purchased before too.
by: James07/06/2022
I would not buy this item again. Very hard to hold 3 kayaks on top of my SUV using this item.
by: Joshua05/21/2016
Love this stacker rack! Wanted to get something that can carry 1-6 boats, and it works perfectly! Folds down nicely on the roof to fit in the garage when not in use. Carries up to 4 boats on my Chrysler Town & Country; up to 6 on the bars of my buddy's pop-up camper roof (extra straps are required for more than 2 boats). Durable, as are pretty much all Thule products. Would highly recommend!
by: Derek 07/30/2020
These are easy to install and fit the car without issues and look great. I purchased these to use with a Thule kayak rack and they fit perfect.
by: MamaKline09/02/2015
The picture shows the stacker in the down position. Very easy to install and raise to tie the kayaks to the two upright Stackers. After you remove the kayaks, simple to loosen a knob and lay the stackers flat so that you don't hear any wind noise when you are driving. Or you can just remove them until the next time you go kayaking. This allows us to carry two of our plastic river kayaks. If we buy another set of the Stackers, we can carry a total of 4 river kayaks.
by: Paul05/28/2016
Installed on 2015 Subaru Outback...holds 2 kayaks safely and securely. Easy to use once you get the hang of positioning the kayaks where you want them and using the straps.
by: Michael06/09/2019
Good information on site. There are photos of the installation which help a lot. The product is working well to transport two 10’ kayaks on roof rack of 2015 Subaru Outback.
by: Gerald08/15/2019
Received the rack on time as promised. Unfortunately UPS smashed the box and repacked it. eTrailer responded immediately and sent a replacement. The rack fit my 2011 Santa Fe perfectly and worked as advertised.
I highly recommend eTrailer for their products and customer service.
by: Roger C.09/12/2014
Kayak rack works great with 2 kayaks.. Easy to install.
Roger C.
9/12/2015
Works great, no problems with this product.
by: Clark F09/23/2019
These TH830 hold the kayaks side up for less wind resistance. Easy to tie to but I do carry a step ladder to reach center on top of jeep
by: RON-M02/02/2015
Excellent item arrived as promised. Nice sturdy and compact design looks like it will handle everything that I can throw at it. Looking forward to putting this to good use just like my other Thule products. Etrailer.com is my first go to for a great shopping experience.
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6/15/2021
Its been a year and were still enjoying the Stacker setup. We have been hauling around our kayaks to local lakes every other weekend or so, and have had no issues. I have been double checking the hardware and occasionally do have to tighten a mounting knob or two. Im happy that we made this purchase and hope to continue using them for years to come.