Place the first kayak on the roof rack.
Two kayaks on roof of car.
Throw the straps over the kayak and secure the straps.
You may need to try it in different positions to find the best way for your kayak to sit on the car.
Loading two kayaks onto a naked roof is risky to say the least.
Ensure that the straps are even and that the pole is covered by the noodle where it will rest on your vehicle.
Prepare the pool noodles.
These are specifically designed for cars without roof rails.
It is better to spend the money and protect your car boats and others on the road.
Leave the straps loose at this point as you may need to adjust this kayak after the second one is placed.
Secure the noodles to your car s roof.
Keep the kayak as far toward one side the driver s or passenger s side as you can.
Place a kayak on one side of the roof rack.
Thread the ratchet straps through the middle of the pool noodles followed by the poles.
How to transport 2 kayaks without a roof rack.
If you are going to do it anyway use a soft sided rack like orionmotortech soft sided.