Recommended Kayak Carrier for 2020 Mazda CX-5

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Malone Axis Truck Bed and Roof Load Extender with Load Roller - 2" Hitches - 375 lbs

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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading

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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)

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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

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SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers

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Question:

2020 Mazda, CX five touring. I’m interested in a hitch mount kayak carrier. I have two kayaks weighing close to 50 pounds each. What parts would you recommend to accomplish? Thanks!

asked by: Alan P

Expert Reply:

The only hitch mounted option wouldn't be an actual carrier, but a support like the Malone Axis # MAL32VR. This would require the installation of a trailer hitch like the # 76138 you looked at.

More than likely you won't need this to mount your kayaks on your 2020 Mazda CX-5. Your kayaks will fit completely on a roof rack with a kayak carrier like the one seen in the picture below unless they are incredibly long. If that is the case, then by all means you could add the # MAL32VR to help stabilize and support them.

One way or another you will need a roof rack of you don't have one. I recommend the Yakima JetStream with the 50" crossbars # Y00425. You will also need the following to complete the rack:

For a naked roof

-BaseLine Towers # Y28TR

-BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06130

-BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06154

For flush mounted rails

-SightLine Towers # Y64AR

-SightClip Fit Kit # Y39AR

Both of these have the option to add the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204 for added security.

For a kayak carrier I recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack # MPG114MD. This is a J-style carrier that gives you the option of adding a load assist like the # MPG351XL. You would be able to fit two of these on the roof rack and they can handle your 50 lb kayaks.