Kayak rack attachments that can be used with VW OEM base rack carrier bars

I just bought a set of VW OEM base rack carrier bars (#1K0071126) and am curious which kayak racks users have tried with these bars. I would ideally like to be able to carry two kayaks, which makes VW's kayak holder look like a no-go.

I've tried searching and found lots of posts about racks, but I'm not seeing much about mixing the OEM rack with Thule, Yakima, etc. kayak attachments. Thanks for any advice!

I don't have the VW OEM cross bars because I thought they and others were just too expensive. I bought generic bars (from Foryar) on Ebay for $79 that fit perfectly, they lock, they're black to match the VW existing bars, and they allow the sunroof to open and close perfectly.

But to partially answer your question, we have a 13' tandem kayak and use the swimming pool noodles as mounting pads. I just bought one noodle at Walmart and cut four pieces; then cut those horizontally so they slip right over the cross bars, making perfect pads for the kayak.

I realize your needs to carry two kayaks might require actual racks but I thought I would offer up our solution since it's so simple and cheap and also, someone else might appreciate this method.

I went with a Yakima set up including the BigStacks and the Showboat. Showboat is a extenable and moveable roller system to make loading and unloading easier and mostly a one person job.

http://www.yakima.com/shop/water/roof

Thanks for the replies. I love the idea of a kayak rack on the cheap, but I bought the rack specifically to get a friend of mine out on the water. I'll look into the Yakima setup. Thanks again!.

http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/produ...carriers/thule-hull-a-port-pro-835pro-_-31306

and you need the Xadapt11 kit.
http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/produ...essories/thule-adapter-kit-xadapt11-_-1683133

Ie had these when I had my 2010 GSW with the OEM cargo bars.
Easy on off with and S type quick detach bar and large wingnuts

http://www.lowes.ca/cargo-accessories/swiss-cargo-boxes-sc-kj01-kayak-j-carrier_g1471306.html

I just bought these for my JSW to haul our tandem kayak.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009I456NU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No, they're not the best but they work fine and do the job for under $80. The crossbars are longer than they need to be but a few minutes with my hacksaw and they are just right now. The little rubber end caps come off allowing you to cut the bar. Put the caps back on and it's good as new.

Before cutting the crossbars.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ALDMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered a pair of these to provide tie downs at the front of the car.

a guy down the street has these and they are pretty slick. folds under the hood or pop out to secure the front.

I just use my tow loop. Get's the tie down out away from the hood.