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Thule 830 The Stacker Rooftop Kayak Carrier | 
 enlarge | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $129.00
Buy New: $116.00
You Save: $13.00 (10%)
New (10) from $116.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 4353
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.5
Dimensions (in): 21.5 x 5.8 x 5.6
MPN: 830
Model: 830
UPC: 091021830172
EAN: 0091021830172
ASIN: B0001FUAXQ
Release Date: August 4, 2007
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Four boat maximum capacity | | • | Folds down flat when not in use | | • | Easy carrier transfer from vehicle to vehicle with universal hardware | | • | Includes one pair ratcheting tie downs, two straps and buckle protectors | | • | Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, Xsporter bars, Yakima and most factory installed racks |
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Product Description
The most effecient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks.
Product Description
The Thule 830 The Stacker Rooftop Kayak Carrier is the most efficient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks on virtually any vehicle. The 830 Stacker replaces Thule's 520 Kayak Stacker, and securely holds up to four kayaks at a time. With Thule's The Stacker tying boats down is now easier than ever with its upper-bridge design, and vehicle-to-vehicle transfers are also easier with its proven universal mounting hardware. The Stacker looks good while in use, and gives a clean look when its not by folding down flat and out of the way. This kayak carrier includes one pair of ratcheting tie downs, two straps and buckle protectors, and fits Thule bars, Yakima bars, and most factory-installed racks. What's in the Box?
2 x Stacker kayak carrier brackets, 2 x ratcheting tie downs, 2 x straps, 2 x buckle protectors, all necessary mounting hardware, and instruction guide Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 works great! July 22, 2008
am carrying two kayaks with this. especially like the front and rear tie-downs that come with it.
 Pretty fair carrier May 22, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is my first Thule product after having used Yakima racks for bikes, kayaks, and a canoe for over twenty years. Yakima makes fine stuff, but as you would expect from a system based on round bars there is sometimes a rotational component when various forces act on the load. This can be overcome, but sometimes requires tightening the hardware to a point you worry about stress damage. From a hardware standpoint, the thule square bars make a lot more sense. I purchased the stacker 830 for various reasons, but it supposedly worked well with Yakima bars as well as factory racks. It attached to Yakima without a problem.
In the world of guys trying to tie things onto the car top, I would say I'm about average. I have never (yet) had anything come flying off but its been close. The thule is probably fine for smaller kayaks, but one of mine is an old Torrent(a large, wide boat-- great for kids) and I had trouble keeping it from leaning. I tried several configurations before I found one seemed to work and eventually it leaned also. I finally just accepted it and stopped worrying. Failure to tighten the straps enough was not the problem. I found myself at a gas station standing on the roof on my SUV pulling with both hands. I don't think it could have been tighter.
The front and back tie downs are great and the system works reasonably well, but if I had to do it again I would probably go with two J-Shaped rigs.
 Thule 830 March 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Attached easily to a 2003 Honda Odyssey with factory bars. Only bad aspect, the Odyssey doesn't have easily accessible rear tie downs, so the rear tie down melted by being too close to the muffler.
Cheap and it works. August 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have two kayaks, and the Stacker works great. Everything you need comes in the kit. The ties are long enough for two boats.. not sure you would be able to get 4 boats in , but it might be possible. I gave it 4 stars... the only down side to the system is trying to slip the tie into the stacker while it is on the roof. I have a SUV and trying to get my arm over the boat to slip the tie in through the hole on the stacker is a bit difficult. Now that I think of it.. you could just put one boat up first, then put the tie in before you put the other boat on.
Anyway, this is the cheapest way to hold two boats on the roof....and it works well.
Most affordable model for multiple kayaks July 18, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Before I bought the Thule 830 I looked at the 835XT which is extremely popular around New England. Retail price for two 835s (to hold two kayaks) is well over 250 bucks as of this writing. Sure, it's probably easier to load a kayak on the 835 instead of the 830, but it's not just the price, it's also the added wind resistance and possible drop in gas mileage that could result.
The Thule 830 is a little bit more complicated to use, but it's more versatile than more expensive models. The two center rests fold down when not in use (and thus reduces drag) and it can handle up to four kayaks if your roof is big enough. It's a little more difficult to use than the 835 because there's no cradle for you to just plop the kayak into. Instead, you have to sort of balance the Kayak against the two posts while you tie it down. Also, the other drawback is that the straps provided are really only intended for one kayak. You could perhaps push it and use them for two, but another set of straps is probably best.
Installation on a Honda factory installed rack was easy. From the looks of the instructions, the 830 should be adaptable to most car roof racks. But check with Thule if you're in doubt.
I'm definitely pleased with this model. There really was no other choice given the price and versatility.
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