Will-I Kayak Loader

Assembly was easy. No modifications required. Makes it super easy to load my Hobie outback solo

An amazing product with amazing customer care to match by Marty and the rest of the team at BerleyPro. Thank you so much mate, keep up the amazing work!!

This loader is very good and does the job well but the lever that the kayak touches to activate should be improved to prevent the kayak slipping to the side. I wrapped some rubber straps to create a V shape to prevent the kayak from slipping off to the side. The loader is perfect other than that one issue.

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Excellent. Would be in a jam without it. Fishing Kayaks 110 lb. one rides up high on a bed rack, life saver!

Ordered on 4/2 (today is 4/12) spent a total of $1379 USD. Found it odd that I never received a shipment confirmation. Emailed the company on 4/9 asking for a status update, never got a response. Reached out again through the website and still have not received a response in any form. I am now legitimately concerned that I have been swindled and I’m not entirely sure how to resolve this.

Finally! Someone has solved the age-old problem of slinging heavy fishing kayaks (or a host of other items) on top of your rig. No more kayaks sliding off the roof halfway through getting them up there, only to slam onto the concrete and leave bystanders whispering to each other while pointing at you and giggling. No more asking strangers at the ramp for help because you can't load your own yak. This loader makes it SO easy, and it's built to last! Save your back, it's worth the investment.

While I did run into an issue with the order, Martyn made sure it was corrected as soon as he could and had the loader shipped express. Got it quickly after that.

The loader itself is awesome. It does wiggle and make noise once on when you're driving but I guess that's to be expected. I'm just not used to having something on my tow hitch. Just putting it out there so it doesn't catch you off guard..

Putting it together isn't hard but due to weight and shape it'd be easier if you had help. After that it's easy to use. Makes things a lot easier. Quick to load and unload. No more breaking your back.

While the price may be a little intimidating for some, it's well worth the price. It's well built but for me the biggest benefit is the ease and quickness of loading/unloading and eliminating the back pain associated with that task.

I love this loader. My boat is a 16' dual person and weighs 90lbs, so it's hard for me to load it on my F-150. This loader makes it simple to load and unloading is like nothing. The only thing I would suggest is a hole or hook to strap it to the tailgate when you are traveling to hold it steady. Other than that, this is a fantastic device and as far as I know, the only one on the market that works for us older truck owners who aren't ready to give up the sport quite yet. Thanks Berley Pro.

Worked one time for me. Loaded kayak onto truck at home. Unloaded at beach. Went to load kayak back on truck and loading arm would not lock into place. Got no response from my first email requesting assistance. Just sent a second email requesting assistance. Spent over $1200 for this loader that don’t work

After searching awhile for a good option to lift my Old Town auto pilot onto my truck rack, I purchased the Will I loader. It was easy to assemble and honesty works better than I expected. If you don’t want to have to buy a trailer this is a great option and leaves the truck bed open to carry other stuff. The US exchange rate saves you a lot as well.

Takes a few tries to get the hang of it. Easy way to load a kayak onto a truck rack.

Previously I struggled with loading my Hobie Outback on my Ute roof racks with another type of loader, so I used my box trailer to tow it around.
The Will-I-Loader now makes the task of roof loading so much better, it has allowed me to take my kayak to more places fishing and now there is no more struggling find a place to park with the trailer, and it is so much easier to roof load after a long day of fishing.
The Will-I-Loader is a quality piece of engineering that should last the test of time.

Works as advertised. Service was great. To U S in 8 days after ship. Well built. Nothing cheap. Make sure you get correct strut

I had a system to load my Hobie PA14 on my truck rack. It consisted of a battery operated winch which was attached to the rack, a sling that had to be attached and fitted for the kayak every time I had to load it and unload it. Two extendable arms that had to be affixed to the rack. It was time consuming and when the winch died while on a fishing trip, I started looking on line for an alternative. So glad I lucked on to a couple YouTube videos that showed your system.
So simple to put together and as retired military who subscribes to “Keep it Simple Stupid”, the Will I loader is the answer. I recommend this system to every one!!!

Great performance for Heavy Hobie Pro Angler.
Really thank you for your Good Product with Great service!

It makes loading my Hobie a snap.

The team at BerleyPro have been amazingly helpful in ensuring I get the best experience from the Will-I-Loader. The product is fantastic, and the support from the team has been the best I’ve experienced from any where. Thanks for the great work.

The loader was easy to assemble and clearly well made. I have only practiced with the loader and haven't taken on a trip yet. Getting the loader adjusted for your specific kayak is important to getting the loading right. It definitely eases the lift up to the ladder rack of my truck and eliminates the overhead lift that was becoming more and more difficult with age. Unloading the kayak takes a little more practice to get it right but also eases the strain. I would have done 5 stars but an improvement to the system would be to add a tightening bolt to get the play out between the hitch bar and the hitch reciever.

I use the loader to put my Old Town Autopilot 136 on my truck rack. I admit that the first time I used the loader it was a bit awkward because I expected it to be much too easy because of the video of the guy loading his kayak with one hand with a drink in the other. And, I missed the instructional video where they tell you to bring the loader down one click during the unload. But, now that I’ve gotten used to how the loader is supposed to work, chucking my huge and heavy kayak on my Thule XSporter rack is a total breeze. Most people are shocked when they see me toss my kayak on the rack so quickly and easily. Now I don’t have to worry about dealing with a trailer taking up space in the parking lot and in my garage or being a pain to drive around in tight locations.

I did make a couple of minor improvement to my setup. I added a hitch tightener to my setup so that the loader doesn’t bounce around in my 2” receiver, and I added some red 3M reflective stickers on my loader to help make sure that people know it’s there at night.

I was initially hesitant on how much use I would get out of the Will-I-Loader. Loaded kayaks on truck racks for years and this loader is simply the only way I want to do it now. An added feature to the loader working exceptionally, is that it reduces the risk of the kayak sliding out or sliding off of a tall rack system while loading. Quality piece of kit for transporting kayaks.

This product works perfectly, lifts my hobie outbacks with ease. You can also lift the kayak up with your seat, box and fish finder attached, this way you are all set when you hit the beach. I have a very bad back to a point where I need a back fusion. This product makes it so I can go out and hit the water more frequently then normal. Thank you for this, 100% worth the money. Save your back it’s the only one you got.

Took me a couple of goes to really get the technique down but once I did it's been smooth sailing. Worth the money for me (my back doesn't hurt) and for the Mrs (she doesn't have to hear me moaning about my back hurting) When i had questions when I was first using it they were super quick to respond with helpful suggestions on how to use it most effectively too Not the first berleypro product I have, I also swear by the orb for lighting and am very happy with the visor and bumper bro too.

I have an extremely bad back. L3 through S1 lower lumbar is messed up, I currently need a back fusion. This item from Berley pro is honestly keeping me off the surgical table. The first time using this product I was amazed how little effort it took to get my hobie outback on top of my full size truck, likewise getting it off the truck. Bottom line, this loader is the best thing I have gotten in a long time. Great job BP!

Over the years I have tried many kayak loading systems which promise a lot but don't deliver. I believe this is the best system on the market stable and easy to load and unload without the stress on your back and shoulders.

Great product and yes its Aussie

This kayak loader is a fantastic design and easy to install and operate. It has made loading my Hobie Compass Duo so much easier and has saved my back and shoulders.
I am not a tall person (165cm) and have been loading my Hobie on a Ford Ranger ute with great difficulty for a while. With this loader it has made it a dream. Instead of worrying about having to get a trailer and find somewhere to store it, I can still roof top for many years to come. Thanks Marty you are a lifesaver coming up with this brilliant piece of equipment. I highly recommend for anyone of any size, age or gender to purchase Will-I-Loader. Massive thumbs up from me.

I used to struggle with space to keep my kayak trailer in my garage.
I thought I had it sorted when I purchased a kayak loader that ended up not working well at all.
I decided to give the will-i-loader a go... Apprehensivly .
Turned out I made the rite choice for a change. This thing hangs out from my tow kit at a legal distance , doesn't scrape my sleep driveway as I pull out and actually works the way I saw on videos.... Back to fishing 4 times a week. "Yippah"

I own a Hobie PA14 and fish alot, having a safe and easy way to load / unload that monster of a kayak requiers a well tought thru plan. Loading a 14ft or 86kg+ long Kayak onto a roofrack of a Ford Ranger is now a one person job and I dont need to place a protective mat on the floor before lifting to protect the bung plugs scraping due to the angle once lifting the nose onto the rack ... now with the Will-I-loader all I have to do is lift the nose roughly 1m off the ground, rest it on the loader , walk to the back of the yak and push / walk forward pushing a trigger plate with the kayak and boom Up she goes .. the heavy lifting is done for me. Last thing I want to do after a big day on the water is heavy lifting,
Build quality and choise of materials is perfect and therefor I really think its worth every Dollar I spent on it
Thank you BerleyPro Team