Features:

  • Can carry a variety of hull shapes as well as SUP's with two independent pivoting saddles with angle-setting lever
  • Protects the hull with large, flexible, cushioned pads
  • Easily secure the kayak or SUP using the center load straps with car-protective buckle bumpers and quick draw bow and Stern tie-downs
  • Fits a variety of Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks due to t-track and flip fit brackets
  • Accommodates kayaks and SUP's up to 36 inches wide and 85 lbs
Works with TracRac SR

Works on a TracRac SR! I searched high and low for a mount that goes in the TracRac c channel. These work well. I have now taken it on two trips going over 70+ MPH with a 9’ Lifetime Kayak. I did go with two ratchet straps in addition to the two nylon straps that came with it.

Keeps our kayaks level with our high camper cap

These kayak racks fixed a very specific problem we had mounting our 17’ sea kayaks—the height difference between our camper cap and our pickup truck cab. By installing all four of these guys on the cab and then using a padded crossbar on the back, we were able to load the kayaks nearly level.

Great Quality!

I have the Thule DockGrip and Hull-A-Port on my X5 - Together they carry my kayak and 2 SUPs perfectly.

Pricey but worth it!

Really holds kayaks in place well. The swivel mount is especially helpful when loading and unloading.

Five Stars

Works well, transport Kayaks between Texas and Montana ride as snug as a bug in a rug.

Can be stolen off your car

Awesome! Perfect for my surf ski, 9ft longboard, 11 ft surf rescue board. It didn't happen but I didn't realize how easily someone could come and take them.

Finally! A great roof transport system that fits my car's factory luggage rack.

A few years ago, the first time we transported our 14', 84 lb. tandem kayak; it was on a pair of rooftop foam logs strapped down. Needless to say, it didn't hold the boat very well and almost came to a flying disaster when we had to stop quickly on the road. Clearly, secure, solid transport is key to getting the most from your boat. Enter Thule. Our car is a Toyota Highlander with factory airfoil shaped luggage rack beams. I had a lot of trouble finding a kayak rooftop system that didn't require a proprietary rack, or extra additional-expense adapter brackets to be able to use our factory luggage rack. The Thule Dockgrip carrier provides a very flexible, secure mounting system that will fit almost any rack out there, including Thule's own airfoil cross members. At first, I was a little nervous with the instructions. I looked through the booklet supplied three times, trying to find written text instructions, but finally, realized that the picture sequence provided gave great detail into three different mounting styles depending upon the rack the system is to be attached to. Determining the proper orientation of the bracket took some trial and error; but in the end, unlike the system I'd cobbled together out of spare parts, this rack mounting system is very stable and secure and very easy to remove and reinstall. I marked the factory crossbars with white vinyl tape once I determined the proper mounting positions across the roof. On the road, it's quiet and secure, no vibration I could feel at all, even up at close-to-highway speeds. We usually run no faster than 60mph when transporting our kayak, and unlike last year, this year if we're taking a road trip without the boat, I'll simply remove the kayak mounting system until it's needed. In addition to the nicely designed, articulating padded hull cradles, the arms are very solid but accommodate a variety of kayak shapes and can fold down flat, at the touch of a button, to carry Paddleboards. Thule provides a really nice pair of security straps as well as a fore and aft set of tie-downs with ratcheting tighteners. Overall it is a fine, really easy to install system we will be very happy to use for years to come.

Makes Carrying Boats a Breeze.

Being a kayak/canoe instructor I have had my experiences with carrying boats atop vehicles, using a variety of methods. And if a boat is correctly and securely tied down - fore and aft, side to side - there are limited reasons why it won't remain there. Having put the Thule "Dockgrip Kayak Carrier" together and installed on the roof of my Blazer atop a Thule square bar roof rack it became obvious this equipment is all about versatility and utility. Excellent for me as I have a variety of boats. You can safely carry most kayaks, canoes and even SUP's. Moreover, although I found the included directions to be a bit vague, the accompanying photos made the process intuitive. Additionally, these carrier pads are large, they're cushioned and flexible, too, providing an exceptionally snug fit. I have included photos to show a few of my boats the rack will carry and also how the carrier appears attached to the rack.

Sturdy, well designed, intuitive, and versatile

The DockGrip carriers are fantastic for carrying kayaks, paddle boards, and other similar boats. Previously, I had been using a J-frame kayak carrier, which I really like and was nice and simple, but these DockGrips add a little extra versatility that some vehicles and/or boats require. First, the DockGrips do a better job with large kayaks and canoes, whereas traditional J-frame carriers don't work very well with larger kayaks (and not at all with canoes). Second, the DockGrips work better if you're dealing with uneven surfaces on top of your car or truck (such as a camper topper on a truck). Finally, the fact that there are four smallish parts make them easy to keep out of the way. The setup for these carriers takes a little longer than a J-frame, because you have to get the width and angle right, but otherwise the design of each of the four pieces is very good, intuitive, and super sturdy. In general, I would try to install these and leave them, as it would be a bit cumbersome to remove and reinstall every time you took the kayak out, just because of the angle and width issues. Overall I'm very happy with these DockGrips and will use them for a long time to come. They are sturdy, well designed, intuitive, and versatile, and they come at a competitive price, too. Hope this helps!

Good solid product, seems best suited to canoes and paddleboards.

These carrier "feet" are very solid, and consistent with Thule's reputation for quality roof carriers. I like the fact that they can be used for a variety of purposes, such as paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. I've also used mine to carry a sheet of plywood I had ripped down the center from Lowe's, and it did quite well, even though that's not the use they were designed for. I think these are probably best suited for paddleboards and canoes (in the inverted position). They're easy to mount, easy to use, and can quickly snap into the angle position from the flat position. If you're looking for a very sturdy set of carrier mounts, I'd recommend these. You can really lock down a canoe or paddleboard in a very secure position, but because of the shape of kayaks, I think regular kayak racks are probably the best bet for carry them. Great product, reasonably priced, and with Thule's great reputation behind them.

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