INNO INA453 Rooftop Cargo Rack Kayak Lifter

I own a Rav4 with a plastic rear spoiler so loading my Hobie Outback from the rear of the vehicle is out. The Inno Kayak lifter attaches to square or round roof rack bars and assists with loading of the vehicle from the side. The Outback hull weighs 75 pounds. Extend the top bar of the lifter to form a 90 degree angle and lift one end of the kayak and place in angle. Then lift the other end of kayak and slide kayak across bottom bar of lifter onto roof rack bars while rotating kayak to front and back position. Return top angle bar to original position and re-secure with included strap mechanism. Reverse process to unload.Pros:1. Allows one person to load 75 pound kayak with minimal effort. One end of kayak always supported by ground or lift bar,2. Top bar angle prevents kayaks from sliding/falling during loading. No scratches on side of vehicle or guillotined side mirrors3. Protects side of vehicle while loading/unloading.4. Easy to attach/remove from roof rack bars. Easy to adjust for spacing between bars (27 to 39 inches)5. Excellent quality materials and solidly built.6. Inexpensive when compared to other options such as Thule Hullavator ($500 plus)Cons:1. Ease of attachment means easy removal by thieves. I store in back of vehicle when not in use.Overall:Highly recommended. I have neck and low back issues and the Inno Rooftop Kayak Lifter allows me to load/unload the kayak without assistance.

I have bought this twice now. The first time was to try it with my ford f150 pick up truck. It was just too short. I purchased it again a few years later for my Bronco sport. Works perfectly. My boat has too much on top to load upside down and because of its rudder system I have to load it backwards. I used a bathroom floor mat on the side of the car in case the kayak touched, but it didn’t. I had to keep a hold of the boat loading it because the kayak wanted to slide on the pavement, so be aware of that. Don’t let go of the kayak to walk around to the front.