Well, I can't speak to a Tahoe but I put mine on my van by myself frequently. I'm a cheapskate so no fancy loaders. I put the canoe next to the van and lift the front end up and set on top. I then pick up the rear and swing it around. You'll need stops on your crossbars (I use a pad zip tied down) to use as a pivot to keep the front from slipping off while you swing the back up...