An Ideal, Inexpensive Kayak Rack Alternative
The Thule 881 Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier is the ideal alternative to an expensive full-featured kayak rack that paddlers on a budget should consider. Simple yet results-oriented, the 881 Top Rack Carrier is a complete carrier system built around four custom rubberized saddles that are designed to conform to the most popular hull shapes. The generalized aim of this design allows the saddles of the Top Deck to be usable with a wide array of kayaks up to 34" wide and up to 75 lbs. The saddles of the 881 Top Deck also contain integrated rubber pads that virtually eliminate the chance of slippage due to their large contact surface area.
Affordable rooftop kayak carrier for paddlers on a budget.
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Raised rubber surfaces integrated into saddles provide enlarged contact surface area for maximized stability.
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The Thule 881 Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier features completely tool-free installation. Its four saddles are mounted using a combination of bolts and wing knobs on virtually any roof rack, including all Thule base racks, round cross bars and factory installed roof racks with cross bars. It also includes all the necessary straps to secure kayaks to cross bars, as well as bow and stern tiedowns with hooks attachments to further secure mounted kayaks to your bumper or tow hook by way of your kayak's grab handles.
Key Features
- Integrated rubber pads protect the hull and help hold the kayak in place for transportation
- Carries 1 kayak and requires 1 person to load and unload
- Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak
- Accommodates kayaks up to 34-inches wide and 75 lbs
- Fits Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks
Specifications
- Carry Type - Horizontal
- Load Capacity Water Craft - 1 kayak
- Factory Rack Mounting - Yes
- Fits Aero Profile - Yes
- Fits square bar - Yes
- Lockable - No
- One Key System Compatible - No
What's in the Box
Thule 881 Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier (4 saddles), all necessary hardware, straps, rope and mounting knobs, user's manual and warranty information.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.
