Foam Block for Mounting Canoes on Roof Racks

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Im looking for foam blocks that fit on a trac rack so that canoes can be carried on our rack. Is there such a universal foam block made that we might be able to purchase for that purpose?

asked by: Cathi

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Yes, there is a foam block for canoes that will fit on a trac rack. It is the Malone Foam Block for Canoes item # MPG160. This block fits round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. I have attached a picture below of this foam block in use. It is recommended to use four.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Malone Foam Block for Canoes
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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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