Can I put a canoe on top of my Unlimited?

CTJeepGuy · 10-28-2009, 09:09 PM

I'm still waiting for my '10 Unlimited Sport to come in...but just wondering if anyone here throws a canoe on top? I used to be able to tie a canoe to my '97 Wrangler, with the top down, no problem, and I'm hoping it's just as easy now.

kubwa_jim · 10-28-2009, 10:44 PM

Yeah, I've had a sit-on-top tied up there with no top top on and I've had both it and my 18ft sea kayak up there on my warrior rack.

No_Return · 10-28-2009, 11:34 PM

I put my heavy 16' Fiberglass canoe on top of the Fiberglass shell on my old pickup truck... that old top wasn't as strong than the top on my Unlimited.

Even after years of hauling that boat, I never had a single crack using a set of 4 foam blocks under the boat. I don't think you will have any issues as long as you distribute the load.

SigMtnMan · 10-29-2009, 07:32 AM

Yes, with the top off, it is just that easy.

I am surprised mattman8706 has not showed up and whored his pic of this yet.

**mattman8706** · 10-29-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SigMtnMan

Yes, with the top off, it is just that easy.

I am surprised mattman8706 has not showed up and whored his pic of this yet.

oh I was just sleeping

no need to worry it is here...

Mitchw123456 · 10-29-2009, 12:39 PM

I carry my kayak on top topless all the time. I just put a foam pool noodle across the windshield.

SigMtnMan · 10-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mattman8706

oh I was just sleeping

no need to worry it is here...

see, I told you so.

**mattman8706** · 10-29-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SigMtnMan

see, I told you so.

I need to take some new pictures of the jeep

CTJeepGuy · 10-30-2009, 06:37 AM

THANKS! Good to know it won't be an issue (for the 1 or 2 times a year I go canoeing).

tricked919 · 10-30-2009, 01:36 PM

16' canoe on a 2dr

Nuts · 10-30-2009, 02:42 PM

Yup it can be done.

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SilvRSpeedX3 · 10-30-2009, 03:42 PM

12 foot kayak, ratchet strapped to the sport bars

MattJK09 · 10-30-2009, 03:43 PM

I think you could put 2 up there!

Mitchw123456 · 10-30-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJK09

I think you could put 2 up there!

you can, 4 if your in a bind but its a little tricky!

SilvRSpeedX3 · 10-30-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJK09

I think you could put 2 up there!

i did that too but only had to drive like a halfmile to get there that time, met a friend outside the park who didnt have the city permit, and it was ok but iffy and depends how wide they are too