Thule DockGrip Kayak and Paddle Board Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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Thule DockGrip Kayak and Paddle Board Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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Thule Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Saddle-Style
- Thule
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Side Loading
The DockGrip allows you to carry 1 kayak or SUP on your roof rack crossbars. Adjustable, padded saddles provide maximum stability and protection during transport. Load straps, bow/stern tie-downs, and universal mounting hardware included.
Features:
- Saddle-style carrier lets you carry 1 kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) on your roof rack crossbars
- Great for sea, river, recreational, and most fishing kayaks
- 4 Pivoting saddles provide maximum support and protection for your kayak or SUP
- Adjustment lever allows saddles to conform to the shape of your kayak or SUP
- Flexible rubber pads grip your kayak or SUP and protect it from scratches and abrasions
- 2 Load straps with padded buckles secure kayak or SUP to your roof rack
- 2 Ratcheting bow/stern tie-downs anchor kayak or SUP to your vehicle
- Quick and easy installation on most crossbar styles
- FlipFit mounting brackets secure to crossbars with integrated hand knobs
- T-track hardware installs directly into the channels on top of your crossbars
- UV-resistant, glass-reinforced nylon saddles and stainless steel hardware ensure durability
Specs:
- Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
- Carrying capacity: 1 kayak or 1 SUP
- Weight capacity: 85 lbs
- Maximum kayak or SUP width: 36"
- Weight: 7.6 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
895001 Thule Dock Grip Rooftop Kayak and SUP Carrier - Side Loading - Universal Mount
895
Item # TH895
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Thule DockGrip Kayak and Paddle Board Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On - TH895
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (16 Customer Reviews)
The DockGrip allows you to carry 1 kayak or SUP on your roof rack crossbars. Adjustable, padded saddles provide maximum stability and protection during transport. Load straps, bow/stern tie-downs, and universal mounting hardware included.by: Jim 04/13/2023
Installed it today on my Thule rack. Great product!
by: Steve M.10/27/2021
The problem: How to transport kayaks with smaller vehicle as weight of cross & kayak racks plus kayaks was above vehicle roof weight limits. So I shopped for a "kayak" trailer.
The people at etrailer made the ordering process easy and successful to complete this project.
Great trailer, impressed with the size & strength of frame, and assembly went together as instructed.
Installed bunk boards and mounted Thule DockGrip for Kayaks.
This for me is an easier and safer way to transport kayaks.
Thank you etrailer...
by: Scott07/13/2020
Purchase Experience: Excellent, Melissa gave me a few options and discussed differences between them. Was friendly, courteous and professional. Found my customer information based on just my email address and took my new order easily. Shipped out quickly and arrived in a few days.
Thule DockGrip carrier: Works fine with my Toyota 2016 RAV4 OEM crossbars. Did have to use the universal mount flipped with the arch UP to make it work. Included documentation was clear and easy to understand, came with mounts and straps to hold my kayak. I do need a front tow hook for my vehicle, didn't know this until after I got the mount, had to order that extra and wait a few more days to use it. Grip is adjustable for size and shape of kayak, which is nice. Mostly plastic construction, lightweight, hopefully durable. A little pricey for what you're getting, but hopefully the engineering is better than the cheaper alternatives.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase and continued experience with etrailer.com, I've recommended it to others who have asked and will continue to do so.
by: Michael 06/03/2023
The product arrived three days ahead of schedule in good condition. Always great customer service from etrailer.
by: Brian06/05/2017
The Thule kayak rack was shipped quickly and arrived on schedule. The rack was as advertised and I'll continue to order from etrailer given the numerous positive interactions I've had with them.
by: Keith 07/30/2020
Bought them for my Thule rack, easy to install even with out directions (none were included) I liked that there is two options with these cradle style carrier.
by: Kevin K06/10/2017
Easy install for the dockgrip kayak. Definitely nice that they are plyable and will conform somewhat to kayak bottom. Customer service very helpful.
Kevin K.
6/28/2018
Awesome product still! Thank you
by: Ronald 07/29/2020
The ordering process was easy. The delivery time and notifications of progress to delivery was excellent.
The product was exactly what I wanted.
Ronald W.
7/30/2021
I am very happy with my Thule DockGrip kayak carrier. Since I can load the kayak by myself when loading from the back of my SUV. I just lift one end of the kayak up onto the back pads then go to the other end and push the kayak into place. This is very important since Im 72 yo and sometimes go kayaking alone while the old folks rest.
by: Carl09/19/2018
Easy order process online..Great communication and status of delivery..product was as described and worked perfect.
by: Tim01/15/2018
Super solid saddle option. Very adjustable. Fits my wife’s Pungo 120 hull like a glove.
by: Steven 07/06/2021
by: Matt 07/01/2021
Awesome product
by: Terry 07/27/2023
by: Michael 02/12/2021
by: James 07/02/2021
by: William 01/25/2023
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Jim
4/16/2024
The kayak pads work very well on my 14Hobie. They follow the contour of the bottom of the kayak perfectly!