Just curious, I know you can buy the cross bars for the Hyundai. I wonder if you can purchase tie down hooks that can also be attached to the rails ( Hyundai parts maybe.)?Hello all..
So I just installed a Thule Rack system for my kayaks last weekend on my 23 Hybrid... but I am at a loss where I can run the tie downs at the bow or stern.
The main problem is the BOW as the tie down system I used on the old car (nylon woven straps secured by fender bolts under the hood):
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But these don't seem to work as the bolts in the 2023 model are just long enough to be tightened, but will not allow the extra couple millimeters from the grommet on the strap. I looked under the front bumper and all I see it AERO shielding - so no real tie down points there, but I do see a place for the tow hook installed on the passenger side of the bumper, however I REALLY would like to avoid using the tow hook for this.
For the stern... I might be able to use this liftgate loop set:
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I had this on the the old car where the strap loops are on a rubber log that sits just inside the liftgate opening, but the strap loop hangs outside the liftgate to allow me to hook the stern tie down through. My only concern with this system is that it might cause the power liftgate to auto reverse. I have to try and see if it will work.
Any suggestions? Not sure if the setup under the hood of the non hybrid is different than mine...
Bow and Stern tie down points for transporting a Kayak
Hello all..
So I just installed a Thule Rack system for my kayaks last weekend on my 23 Hybrid... but I am at a loss where I can run the tie downs at the bow or stern.
The main problem is the BOW as the tie down system I used on the old car (nylon woven straps secured by fender bolts under the hood):
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But these don't seem to work as the bolts in the 2023 model are just long enough to be tightened, but will not allow the extra couple millimeters from the grommet on the strap. I looked under the front bumper and all I see it AERO shielding - so no real tie down points there, but I do see a place for the tow hook installed on the passenger side of the bumper, however I REALLY would like to avoid using the tow hook for this.
For the stern... I might be able to use this liftgate loop set:
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I had this on the the old car where the strap loops are on a rubber log that sits just inside the liftgate opening, but the strap loop hangs outside the liftgate to allow me to hook the stern tie down through. My only concern with this system is that it might cause the power liftgate to auto reverse. I have to try and see if it will work.
Any suggestions? Not sure if the setup under the hood of the non hybrid is different than mine...
So I just installed a Thule Rack system for my kayaks last weekend on my 23 Hybrid... but I am at a loss where I can run the tie downs at the bow or stern.
The main problem is the BOW as the tie down system I used on the old car (nylon woven straps secured by fender bolts under the hood):
But these don't seem to work as the bolts in the 2023 model are just long enough to be tightened, but will not allow the extra couple millimeters from the grommet on the strap. I looked under the front bumper and all I see it AERO shielding - so no real tie down points there, but I do see a place for the tow hook installed on the passenger side of the bumper, however I REALLY would like to avoid using the tow hook for this.
For the stern... I might be able to use this liftgate loop set:
I had this on the the old car where the strap loops are on a rubber log that sits just inside the liftgate opening, but the strap loop hangs outside the liftgate to allow me to hook the stern tie down through. My only concern with this system is that it might cause the power liftgate to auto reverse. I have to try and see if it will work.
Any suggestions? Not sure if the setup under the hood of the non hybrid is different than mine...
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Don't you have the roof cross bars? I'd just strap them to the bars. Or wherever you have on the roof as cross bars. You don't have them over the moon-roof, do you? A picture of your setup would help 
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soooooo….which one? The j racks may fit both and the difference between seems to be curve vs straight for cross rails.
So we went with a Thule setup With the Evo wingbars. the setup is a tad complex as you have to buy three components. A fit kit made for you model, podiums that hold the bars and the bars themselves. So that would be similar to the first photo. The second photo is a similar rack and would work well too… the advantage to the first is being able to use the t track built in for thule accessories. However the second rack works with clamp on accessories like j racks for kayaks.
cross bars can be used solo with pads but you still need front and rear tie downs for long distance driving. Originally we have use this system in the past, but about 6 years ago we started using j cradle racks, which are specifically designed for holding kayaks more vertical on the roof. With these racks, you need center straps, but front and rear tie downs are a must for long drives to the water. These help eliminate upward lift in higher winds and forward shift in sudden brake situations. For trips close ( a couple km's) you can generally get away with just the center straps.Don't you have the roof cross bars? I'd just strap them to the bars. Or wherever you have on the roof as cross bars. You don't have them over the moon-roof, do you? A picture of your setup would help
This will work just fine for you. Can be used easily both sides of the hood and in liftgate area.
I was out at western canoe and kayak (big retailer out here in bc) and the avid staff kayakers all swear by them. They call them paint savers. He showed me 4 or 5 staff cars in the parking lot....all had them.
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