Color | Silver and Black |
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Brand | Malone |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 16.5 x 4 inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.04 x 7.87 x 3.9 inches |
Package Weight | 1.88 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Malone |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Model Name | Channel Loader |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Malone |
Part Number | MPG367 |
Included Components | (2) Vacuum Cups, (1) Instruction Manual, (1) Extended Frame with V-Roller, (1) Vacuum Cup Mounting Hardware |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking |
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Color | Silver and Black |
Brand | Malone |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9 x 16.5 x 4 inches |
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About this item
- V-shaped roller works with most kayaks
- Makes loading kayak from rear of vehicle a breeze
- Fits most SUV's, sedans and hatchbacks
- Three position loading adjustment
- Stores in the vehicle when not in use.Easily installs in seconds.Corrosion resistant construction and comes with lifetime limited
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Product Description
The channel loader is an incredibly simple to use kayak loader that works with nearly any vehicle and fits most boat hull configurations. The design includes an extra tall frame that reaches over most spoilers, and, a narrow footprint to allow loading of two kayaks on the vehicle's rooftop. Other features include an oversized 10" Wide conical roller that improves boat control and a three-position adjustment system to match any angular loading requirement. The heavy-duty toggle activated vacuum cups have non-marking pads that protect the vehicle's sheet metal from abrasion. Stores in the trunk or hatch when not in use. Includes a limited lifetime . Note: for Sedan style vehicles, two individual mpg367 channel loaders are recommended.
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ASIN | B07NSG9CWZ |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #71,107 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #581 in Kayaking Equipment |
Date First Available | May 18, 2019 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and ease of attachment of the transport rack. For example, they mention that it works well, it's easy to attach and it'll never fail. They also appreciate the ease of loading and unloading. That said, opinions are mixed on suction, appearance, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the transport rack. For example, they mention it works well, is useful, and easy to use. Some say that the suction works well. Overall, most are satisfied with the product and recommend it to others.
"...Using to load kayaks onto J racks. Works well, you just have to turn the kayaks onto their side once they're on the racks...." Read more
"Workes fine just make sure it has a good suction. And if you plan on using it on a sedan car, it may dent your trunk as it did to mine..." Read more
"...I try using this to load my kayak on to my Odyssey van and it came crashing on me...." Read more
"Absolutely works as intended. 3 positions for the arms depending on the angle you need...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the transport rack. They mention that it is a solid build with a good product.
"...The Malone unit is heavy all around, sturdily built. Their roller is hard rubber and it’s heavy and doesn't “give” under the weight of the boat...." Read more
"...The item is a bit pricey but seems to be of good quality." Read more
"Bought this after discovering the lightweight, sturdy, and less expensive Codinter Kayak Roller was just not going to work on my 2012 Outback...." Read more
"...I haven't had a chance to use the loader yet, but the construction seems sturdy and the company seems to stand by their product." Read more
Customers find the transport rack easy to attach. They mention that the suction cups lever out to make it easy to load and unload their kayak by themselves. They also say that it does the job and attaches easily.
"...Seattle Sports was easy to attach because the suction cups levers out to the sides, but I don't understand what advantage is served by the wide..." Read more
"...This loader was so easy to use and we had the kayak on the roof in seconds. Taking off would have been the same but user error...." Read more
"...Anyway, it makes it really easy for me to load and unload my kayak by myself." Read more
"...The suction is good and it is easy on and off." Read more
Customers find the kayak loader easy to use and install. They say it makes loading kayaks a breeze, is easy to clean, and makes a huge difference. Some say the roller protects the back spoiler. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Using to load kayaks onto J racks. Works well, you just have to turn the kayaks onto their side once they're on the racks...." Read more
"...Not only is it tons easier to lift the kayak, but the roller protects the back spoiler wing over the read window, too!!!..." Read more
"...This makes it easier to get toward the sides of the window (we sometimes load 3 boats on our car)...." Read more
"...is pretty straight, and you can keep it clean, this is a great help in loading a kayak. If not, it probably won't work for you." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction of the transport rack. Some mention that the sucker is good, holds tightly to the rear glass, and doesn't stay stuck with a lot of weight. However, others say that the cups can be finicky, overlap when installed, and are difficult to suction on their rear windscreen.
"...It is difficult to suction on my rear winscreen but once l find the right spot secures well and stays on...." Read more
"...Suction works well and I don't notice any smell mentioned in other reviews...." Read more
"...The suction cups simply won't hold the full load. However, it's a god send when I'm tired at the end of a trip and need to roof top my kayak." Read more
"...They all operate the same and hold equally tight, notwithstanding that one rates the maximum load at 70 pounds and the other two at 220...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the transport rack. Some mention that the design concept is good, while others say that the quality is pretty low, the suction cups overlap, and the product is poorly made.
"...the glass beforehand and even use alcohol to remove any oils, but it's unreliable. That said, I am still using it for lack of another system...." Read more
"...Its design was well thought out, they designed so that it’s higher than your spoiler." Read more
"What a poorly thought out design. The suction cups are too close together...." Read more
"Good idea and an OK design, but doesn't work on curved windows. My CRV rear window is not flat, so getting good suction is an issue...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the transport rack. Some mention it's good value, while others say it'd be a pointless waste of money.
"Can't be used on my vehicle. Wasted my money." Read more
"...It is easily the best money on boating gear I have spent in a long time." Read more
"...Not worth the money spent for it." Read more
"...Very sturdy construction. Has never popped off accidentally. Good value." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the transport rack. They mention that the design concept is good, but the product is too small and short for a Subaru Forester. They also say that the metal piece was cut too short.
"...It appears as if the metal piece was cut too short...." Read more
"...Also, the height of this device is too short. It does nothing the prevent the kayak from scraping the rear spoiler on my 2021 suburban...." Read more
"This is way too short for a Subaru Forester. The quality is also pretty low. The suction cups have an extremely loose fit to the metal tubing." Read more
"Too small for my 4Runner and I would guess also for most larger SUVs...." Read more
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The suction cups being identical, the only difference between them is the design of the rollers, the material the rollers are made from, and the quality of the aluminum tubing that attaches the rollers to the suction cups. The Seattle Sports has a wide stance and a low, flat foam roller. Malone and Codinter use hourglass shaped rollers, which I think are better than a flat roller. The Malone roller is made from hard rubber and the Seattle Sports and Codinter rollers are made from the same sturdy foam.
The aluminum tubing used by Seattle Sports is the thinnest gauge aluminum tube, the Codinter is intermediate weight/thickness, and the Malone uses a heavy gauge aluminum tubing. All three weights are adequate for the purpose, so I see no benefit to having a heavier gauge rather than a lighter one.
The Malone unit is heavy all around, sturdily built. Their roller is hard rubber and it’s heavy and doesn't “give” under the weight of the boat. The Codinter foam roller works well without the heavy weight of the solid rubber, and the foam deforms somewhat under the weight of the boat, which might be a good thing. The hard rubber roller doesn't have as much rolling resistance as the foam, so the boat goes up easier than the foam equivalent, but it it also comes down quicker, which could pose a control issue with a heavy boat. I can't decide which is safer to use, especially if loading the boat in a stiff crosswind. I liked the “feel” of the foam roller and the lighter weight of the foam units as a whole.
If you have a vehicle with a “shark fin” roof antenna, you want the roller that gives the best clearance, so the hull doesn't damage the antenna. The Malone gives the highest clearance, followed closely by the Codinter, and the Seattle Sports alffords the least clearance, but it's probably adequate for most vehicles.
It’s difficult to get both suction cups securely attached simultaneously. You need two hands to attach each suction cup with all three models, so you need to attach one suction cup, then use both hands on the other. The Malone attached easiest, followed by Codinter (watch how you place the cups, so the charging handles don't hit the rear roof spoiler.) Seattle Sports was easy to attach because the suction cups levers out to the sides, but I don't understand what advantage is served by the wide space between the cups.
The rubber roller on the Malone had a chemical smell, like the rubber wheels on new kayak carts. The other two had no offensive smell. If you had to carry the Malone roller inside the vehicle for any length of time, the rubber off-gassing smell might give you a headache.
In an ideal world, I'd like the Malone design with the Codinter roller on it. The Malone design allows three positions to adjust to different style vehicles and the Codinter and Seattle Sports allow two adjustment positions. They’re all okay in this respect.
With all three brands, the window must be absolutely clean so the suction cups get the best grip on the window. Codinter gives you a microfiber cleaning cloth as a reminder. All three brands leave suction cup marks on the rear window, but the marks are easily removed with window cleaner and leave no permanent marks.
In the end, it came to a decision between the Malone and the Codinter, and I chose the Codinter because of the softer foam roller, and because the foam roller didn't smell bad like the rubber roller on the Malone. I returned the Seattle Sports and the Malone.
Using any of these rollers didn't seem significantly better than side-loading the boat on an SUV using a simple, rubber-backed bathroom rug, however I kept the Codinter to give me an extra option to rear-load in circumstances where side-loading would be more difficult.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
The suction cups being identical, the only difference between them is the design of the rollers, the material the rollers are made from, and the quality of the aluminum tubing that attaches the rollers to the suction cups. The Seattle Sports has a wide stance and a low, flat foam roller. Malone and Codinter use hourglass shaped rollers, which I think are better than a flat roller. The Malone roller is made from hard rubber and the Seattle Sports and Codinter rollers are made from the same sturdy foam.
The aluminum tubing used by Seattle Sports is the thinnest gauge aluminum tube, the Codinter is intermediate weight/thickness, and the Malone uses a heavy gauge aluminum tubing. All three weights are adequate for the purpose, so I see no benefit to having a heavier gauge rather than a lighter one.
The Malone unit is heavy all around, sturdily built. Their roller is hard rubber and it’s heavy and doesn't “give” under the weight of the boat. The Codinter foam roller works well without the heavy weight of the solid rubber, and the foam deforms somewhat under the weight of the boat, which might be a good thing. The hard rubber roller doesn't have as much rolling resistance as the foam, so the boat goes up easier than the foam equivalent, but it it also comes down quicker, which could pose a control issue with a heavy boat. I can't decide which is safer to use, especially if loading the boat in a stiff crosswind. I liked the “feel” of the foam roller and the lighter weight of the foam units as a whole.
If you have a vehicle with a “shark fin” roof antenna, you want the roller that gives the best clearance, so the hull doesn't damage the antenna. The Malone gives the highest clearance, followed closely by the Codinter, and the Seattle Sports alffords the least clearance, but it's probably adequate for most vehicles.
It’s difficult to get both suction cups securely attached simultaneously. You need two hands to attach each suction cup with all three models, so you need to attach one suction cup, then use both hands on the other. The Malone attached easiest, followed by Codinter (watch how you place the cups, so the charging handles don't hit the rear roof spoiler.) Seattle Sports was easy to attach because the suction cups levers out to the sides, but I don't understand what advantage is served by the wide space between the cups.
The rubber roller on the Malone had a chemical smell, like the rubber wheels on new kayak carts. The other two had no offensive smell. If you had to carry the Malone roller inside the vehicle for any length of time, the rubber off-gassing smell might give you a headache.
In an ideal world, I'd like the Malone design with the Codinter roller on it. The Malone design allows three positions to adjust to different style vehicles and the Codinter and Seattle Sports allow two adjustment positions. They’re all okay in this respect.
With all three brands, the window must be absolutely clean so the suction cups get the best grip on the window. Codinter gives you a microfiber cleaning cloth as a reminder. All three brands leave suction cup marks on the rear window, but the marks are easily removed with window cleaner and leave no permanent marks.
In the end, it came to a decision between the Malone and the Codinter, and I chose the Codinter because of the softer foam roller, and because the foam roller didn't smell bad like the rubber roller on the Malone. I returned the Seattle Sports and the Malone.
Using any of these rollers didn't seem significantly better than side-loading the boat on an SUV using a simple, rubber-backed bathroom rug, however I kept the Codinter to give me an extra option to rear-load in circumstances where side-loading would be more difficult.
I have a Hurricane Prima, and liked this product for its deep V shape holding my keel central. It is difficult to suction on my rear winscreen but once l find the right spot secures well and stays on. A good choice for me, an older woman to help me lod my kayak.
There are a couple of things I wish were better. 1) The suction cups work but require a bit of manipulating before they really grab the glass and stay in place. 2) the roller is just a rubber like material with the tube inserted. There is no form of bearing that allows the roller to freely rotate. 3) The three position adjustment is made by inserting a screw (provided) through one of the three positions. This is fine except for anyone who wants to use this device on two different vehicles where they would need to disassemble and switch positions. I would have hoped for a quick release and perhaps 4 to 6 positions.
Still with all of that said I didn't find another product that would work for us. I like that the suction cups are turned inward allowing more freedom in positioning the roller. Some other devices like this have the suction cups further apart which reduces flexibility.
This product may work for you if your spoiler isn't very large. I hope it will work for us once I modify it.
Note that if you buy this for a fishing kayak it may be too heavy. Weight capacity on this is around 70-75lbs. My kayak is 13ft and 77lbs. I can load the kayak just fine but can't use the loader to off load because of the weight. The suction cups simply won't hold the full load. However, it's a god send when I'm tired at the end of a trip and need to roof top my kayak.
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Ich habe neue Bohrungen vorgenommen, um die Saugnäpfe einige cm voneinander zu setzen, damit die hebel frei "umlegbar" sind.
Damit ist aber eine Nutzung der anderen Stellungen ausgeschlossen.
Vorschlag: Die Konstruktion etwas breiter machen, damit die Hebel der Saugnäpfe beim Umlegen sich nicht gegenseitig hindern.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2023