Thule Stacker Carrier

by Thule

Product Features

• Carries up to 4 kayaks and requires 1 to 2 people to load and unload them. Includes straps to transport 2 kayaks
• Accommodates kayaks up to 34" wide and 75lbs. 1 to 4 carriers per vehicle
• Quick on/off hardware ensures fast installation and removal. Fold-down steel design with non-scratch outer coating
• Optimally sized carrier leaves roof space for other Thule accessories
• Requires Thule rack systems crossbars, round bars or factory racks - see Fit Guide.

Product Description

The Stacker is a standby for hauling whitewater kayaks on your roof rack. Evolved considerably from its beginnings as an undistinguished vertical loop, the Thule Stacker now has a separate upper bridge that makes it easy to tie your boats down. The Stacker holds up to four boats and folds down for a cleaner look and reduced wind profile when not in use.

Product Features

• Boat Capacity: 4
• Board Capacity:
• Locks Included:
• Compatibility:
• Recommended Use: carrying your kayaks
• Manufacturer Warranty:

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0040QFM2Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sturdy., March 3, 2006

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K. Tichy "Kayak Fisherman" (Melbourne, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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Installed it basically to put 2 kayaks on top of the car instead of just one. Installation was pretty easy and it is nice the way it can be folded down for convenience. Handled the job just fine. Put two 15 ft sit-on-top kayaks on the TrailBlazer's factory installed rack with the Stacker.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most affordable model for multiple kayaks, July 18, 2007

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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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and it works., August 8, 2007

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Joshua A. Morton "The Josh" (MA) - See all my reviews
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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.

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