How To Carry 2 Kayak And A SUP On A 2021 Toyota RAV4

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Hi etrailer team! I have a new XLE RAV4 Hybrid 2021 with flush side rails that I would like to get a roof rack and cross bars for. I have never had a rack before, but would like to have the option to put 1 SUP and 2 Kayaks at its max, and foldable to fit in a garage. What would you recommend? Thanks!

asked by: Gordon

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I can get that rack setup for you. I recommend a Yakima offering. It will consist of the following;

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2, part # Y00425,
SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4, part # Y53TR,
Landing Pad 23 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4, part # Y98FR,
Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4), part # Y07204.

This rack has t-channel, so it can work with all channel mounted accessories as well as those accessories that clamp to crossbars. The crossbars are elliptical in shape to help reduce wind noise and help with fuel efficiency. The lock cores will allow you to lock the rack to your vehicle.

My recommendation for a kayak/SUP carrier is the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style or Post Style - Folding - 1 or 2 Kayaks, part # Y04073. You can carry one kayak on a j-style carrier or two kayaks in the vertical position. This carrier can be folded down when not in use. It comes with two cam straps and bow and stern tie downs. In order to carry your SUP I recommend the Yakima SUPDawg Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - 2 Boards, part # Y04075. You can carry up to two SUPs. This rack has built in straps and a tie down anchor. The rack can also be secured to your vehicle with the same lock cores.

I have included product description links and video review links below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

I have attached a video of an extremely similar hitch to the Curt Class II 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver #C66KR. Its the Curt Class III 2" Hitch Receiver and its being installed on a 2019 Toyota Rav4. It has the same mounting points and will require the…

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Answer 2

I recommend using 2 sets of the Yakima JayLow #Y04073 because it is much easier to use than a lot of the other kayak carriers we have to offer. It uses a simply clamping system for installing on your 2018 Toyota RAV4 OEM roof rack, and you can…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you to carry your canoe, but the Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 is actually only designed to work with the shape of kayaks and cannot be used with a canoe. With that being said, I recommend checking out the Lockrack Adjustable XL…

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Answer 4

To install a Thule Hullaport #TH834 on aero shaped crossbars like what your 2019 Toyota RAV4 has you'd want the adapter part #THXADAPT11.

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Answer 5

Hi Mary; the Thule Hullavator #TH898 requires crossbars that extend 4" - 8" beyond the feet of the roof rack. Unless the 2024 Toyota RAV4 factory roof rack meets this requirement (I doubt it does) you're looking at an aftermarket roof…

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Answer 6

Since we don't have a single rack that will be able to carry both your paddleboard and your kayak at the same time you'll want to go with a locking rack for each. The LockRacks like the part #LR54FR is lockable so this would be a great route…

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Answer 7

There is a load assist kayak carrier option for your 2018 Ford Explorer, but the Hullavator won't work because the crossbars on your Explorer's factory rack don't extend past the rails, which is necessary to use the Hullavator. Instead,…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 11

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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