Roof Rack and Canoe Carrier Recommendations for a 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer

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If your 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer has the tracks on the roof that run front to back and is NOT an EXT model, you can use the Yakima system using Load bars, # Y00408, Control Towers, # Y00214, and Landing Pads, # Y00221.

Or, if the TrailBlazer has side rails that run front to back and is NOT and EXT model, you can use a Rhino-Rack system, # SXB4-SILV.

For either set up, you can then use something as simple as the Universal Foam Block Rooftop Canoe Carrier, # Y04055. These blocks fit on round, square, or elliptical crossbars.

Each of the roof rack systems can hold the 70 pound canoe but you will need to check the weight carrying capacity of the vehicle roof in order to determine if it is rated for this application.

expert reply by: Michael H