The straps pass through the car doors and the bars inflate in a matter of seconds using the supplied HandiPump. The HandiHoldall 400 unzips to get access to the main compartment, and then there are 4 poles which run lengthways down the inside of it. Despite the negatives (the rain one being the most annoying) I will continue to use them as it is usually the cheapest and easiest option with a hire car. First time doing this did worry me, but it seems OK, just have to be satisfied with the tightness of the roof straps.

It’s perfect for your holiday road trips and for those who enjoy the outdoor life and adventure sports. Included in the box are two inflatable HandiRacks, a pair of cargo straps, a hand pump and instructions, in fact everything you need to strap your kayak on the roof of your chosen vehicle. As traditional roof bars can be heavy and awkward to fit they are often either left on the car or forgotten at home when you need them most. We've then put the 4 blocks of foam at the corners of the roof and used them as 'feet', laid the roof bars across them and threaded a standard stap throught the (hollow) roofbars.

kayak roof rack Handirack makes it easy to transport equipment without the need for a roof rack or rigid bars. Please refer to your vehicle’s owners manual for information about the SRS airbag system fitted to your car.

This time we scratched the car roofs to buggery, not just surface, but quite deep ones goind right down through layers of white primer. The straps pass through the car doors and the bars inflate in a matter of seconds using the HandiPump.Users are advised to consult their vehicle owner’s manual to verify maximum roof load capability of their vehicle. Please note that we haven’t listed every car that the HandiRack fits – just the more popular models in both Europe and the USA. The innovative CAMBA Moova Hand Truck is a multi-purpose, foldable hand trolley which is capable of tackling any terrain, including steps! This issue only seems to affect some vehicles, and we stayed completely dry in a huge downpour without using it.

It works just like a traditional roof rack does, but with the benefit of folding away into a small storage bag, between uses. The last couple of fly-drive trips we've done, we've taken out roof bars and blocks of foam with us (easy enought to strap to your paddles for the flight out). With a Handirack in your trunk you will have the problem solved the next time you have to make an unexpected transport! But somehow, it felt like the whole stuff might stay on the roof during the 450 kms of German Autobahn we had ahead of us. Done the straps up inside the car, much as you do for the handiracks, and voila, you're very own 'proper' roofrack.But when combined with one of HandiWorld’s amazingly spacious HandiHoldalls, it will give you up to 175, 330 or 400 litres of additional storage space in which to transport all of your holiday paraphernalia. The HandiRack is a very well made piece of equipment and should last for several years if kept clean and looked after. This is a totally unique, multi purpose, portable load carrier for the car that can be fitted and removed in just a matter of minutes.