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• Looking For Kayak Carrier For Sit In Kayaks On Jeep Wrangler With Round Bar Roof Rack
  Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out. Awesome to hear you found us on the Wild RV youtube channel! The sit-in kayaks are all fairly standard as far as length width and shape so these will be pretty easy to carry on your wrangler. There are several options that will work with a round bar roof rack. A J-style carrier is what I typically use. They are easy to get the hang of and they won't necessarily break the bank. How often do you plan to take your kayaks out? Just a few times a year? Or...
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• Best J-Style Kayak Rack for Aero Bars on Truck Cap with Load Assist Option for Taller Truck
  Hi Larry, It sounds like you’ve got aero-style bars on your truck cap based on the dimensions you shared — 3 inches wide and about 1 inch tall. That’s great news because it means you can use most J-style kayak carriers, including the one you were looking at — Yakima’s JayHook part # Y04084. It’s a solid, reliable choice. Out of curiosity — what kind of kayaks do you have? Are they on the heavier side? If so, you might want to consider something with a load assist, like the Malone DownLoader...
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• What are Max Crossbar Dimensions Yakima Jayhook Can Fit
  Hey Delmer, the max crossbar dimensions the Yakima Jayhook # Y04084 can fit are 3-1/2 inches wide by 1-11/16 inches tall. What crossbars do you have?
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• Can Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with Post Style Carrier for 4 Kayaks Carry 6 Kayaks?
  Hello Nicholas, thanks for reaching out. The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with Post Style Carrier for 4 Kayaks # MAL63FR can carry up to 4 kayaks. The crossbars are 58" long so it really would not be possible to fit 6 kayaks on there. A better option would be the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08107 this has a 78" crossbar and can be used to carry up to 6 kayaks when used with J-style cradles like the Yakima JayHook # Y04084.
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• Will Yakima Jayhook Kayak Carrier Fit OEM Crossbars of 2025 Honda HR-V
  Hey Dave, the Yakima JayHook Kayak Roof Rack # Y04084 will work on the factory crossbars of your 2025 Honda HR-V. I checked with Yakima who test fit this rack on your roof rack and they stated it fit and worked well.
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• How do You Attach a Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier to a Yakima MightyMount?
  From the looks of the photo you provided (thanks so much for this!), you have the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier # Y04084. I went ahead and attached the specific information you need to attach the JayHook to the MightyMount # Y03590. One of the important things to remember is that since the JayHook requires for you to use the large carriage bolt with the MightyMount, it is important that you also use the large bail. You will attach the Jayhoook to the MightyMounts with the large carriage...
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• Recommended Platform Rack for a 2021 Subaru Ascent
  I did a little digging around and it looks like the roof on your 2021 Suabru Ascent is around 63 inches, making the Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Tray # Y05045 with the TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR, and the LockNLoad SL Adapter for Yakima SkyLine and TimberLine Towers # Y05042-2 near perfect. This platform rack measures 60" long, 54" wide, and will be a perfect addition to your Subaru for all your camping and luggage needs. This rack also has top channels so you can...
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• How to Lock Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier # Y04084 to Trailer Crossbars
  The mounting brackets for the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier # Y04084 are made of a durable plastic, so I'm not sure replacing the included hardware with standard bolts and nuts is the best idea. If you're worried about theft, what you could do is loop a standard cable lock like the Yakima # Y07233 through the mounting bracket and around the crossbar to secure it into place. This would make it pretty difficult (and time consuming) for a passing stranger to remove the carrier.
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware for Yakima Jayhook Kayak Carrier
  For the Yakima JayHook part # Y04084 we do have the replacement aero bar hardware with the part # Y8860031.
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• Can 2 Yakima JayHook Carriers Be Used on 2022 Subaru Forester OEM Roof Rack System
  Hey Amy, thanks for reaching out! The Yakima JayHook Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # Y04084 measure 9-1/2" from the front of the hook to the back of the upright, so you'll technically be able to get 2 sets on the 27" wide crossbar on your 2022 Subaru Forester. With that being said, the OEM crossbars sit really close to your roof so while the JayHook will technically fit, the mounting hardware will be dangerously close to touching your roof when loaded so I recommend swapping those bars...
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• Can 4 Bikes and 1 Kayak be Transported on Top Bar of Yakima EasyRider Trailer
  The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 comes with the 78" Yakima HD crossbars. You can definitely fit your 4 bikes (as the 78" bars can accommodate 6 bikes) and you might be able to also fit your kayak but you'll want to test it out a little to confirm this beforehand. The JayHook # Y04084 will fit the HD bars (my contact at Yakima said it might be a little tricky to fit, but it does fit), and it measures 9-1/2" wide. Since your kayak will be sitting at an angle your whole...
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• Will The Yakima Jayhook Kayak Carrier Work with a Factory Rack on a 2009 Lexus GX 470?
  Yes, I confirmed with Yakima that the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style # Y04084 will fit with your factory raised rails with factory crossbars. For the basket, I did some research and found out that the Yakima MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07080-82 is compatible with your factory rack on the 2009 Lexus GX 470. I recommend the MegaWarrior over the Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket # RRRMCB03 and the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket # Y07138 because...
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• Replacement Lower Bail or Clamp for the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier
  Yes we do for the bail and hardware the Replacement Mounting Hardware for Yakima Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers part # 8860051 will do the trick and for just the bail the Replacement Aero Mount Bales for Yakima Rooftop Carriers part # Y8860053 will get the job done.
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• Is There a Recommended Side to Side Spacing Between Multiple Yakima JayHook Kayak Carriers
  No, there is not really a recommended spacing between the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carries # Y04084 side-to-side on your Malone trailer. It is really just trial and error, because everyone's kayaks can range in shape, size, weight and length. There are a couple different approaches. You can start by putting all 4 JayHook's on evenly spaced across the bars and then shift them as needed. Or you can put the first JayHook on as far to one side as possible, load the first kayak on that rack and...
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• What Kayak Carrier Do You Recommend for My 2020 Ford Explorer Crossbars?
  For a kayak carrier that is confirmed to fit your 2020 Ford Explorer factory crossbars, I recommend the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04084. The JayHook carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak on its side in order to save extra room on your rack if you wish to mount extra accessories. The JayHook comes with 2 load straps to secure your kayak to your crossbars as well as 2 ratcheting bow/stern ties to anchor your kayak to your 2020 Ford Explorer. If you need to transport...
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• Can the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier Can Be Used on a Malone MicroSport Trailer
  Yes, the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier # Y04084 can be used on your Malone MicroSport trailer with 1-1/4" x 1" crossbars.
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• Ladder Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2019 Ford F-150
  Yakima does not sell pads for the JayHook Kayak Carrier, part # Y04084. However, this carrier is already padded on all points where contact with the kayak is made, and it is a great choice to transport you kayaks. I've linked to a video review of this carrier for you to look at. As for the crossbars for your 2019 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack, part # Y01151-59, is also a great choice. I've linked to a video review of this as well.
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• Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Kia Seltos w/ Raised Roof Rails
  To add a Yakima roof rack to your wife's 2023 Kia Seltos raised roof rails you will want the following parts: Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00425 SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # Y64AR SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y56AR This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. I recommend adding the Yakima Same Key System item # Y07204 to prevent theft. Since you're a fan...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendation to Fit Trailer with Inno Square Crossbars
  Yes the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier part # Y04084 that you referenced would fit and work great on Inno square crossbars. For a similar in price option I'd recommend the etrailer J-style carrier part # e98878 though as it can fold down when not in use and has a bit more padding as well. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Will the Pelican Catch Classic 100 Fishing Kayak Work W/ the Yakima JayHook
  The only thing Yakima specifies for their Yakima JayHook Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # Y04084 is that the Kayak can't weigh more than 80 lbs. I checked the specs for the Pelican Catch Classic 100 fishing kayak and it looks like it only weighs 57 lbs so you'd be fine to use these.
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• Recommended Crossbars and Kayak Carrier for a 2023 Ford F-150 W/ a Retrax EQ Tonneau Cover
  Chris, you can use the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR and Mountain Top EVO-M Tonneau Covers # RRVA165B-RRRLT600 with the Yakima JayHook Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # Y04084 to transport your kayaks with your Retrax EQ tonneau cover.
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• Will Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier Work with Ladder Rack for 2022 Toyota Tacoma with Deck Rails
  The Yakima JayHook # Y04084 has mounting hardware that is compatible with a variety of crossbar designs, including the aero style that we find with the Rola Haul-Your-Might T3 # 59799 that fits your 2022 Toyota Tacoma with the Deck Rail System. If you are using the Yakima JayLow # Y04073 with the Round Bar Adapter then you can simply remove the adapter for the clamping system to work with aero-style crossbars. If you have something else in the way of a Yakima kayak carrier please send...
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• Can the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier Be Used on a Malone MicroSport Trailer
  It would depend on the model of the Malone MicroSport. Assuming you are talking about a model like the Malone MicroSport Trailer # MPG460G with 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" square crossbars, then yes the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier # Y04084 can be used.
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• What Crossbars Are the Most Secure on a 2016 Ford Fusion?
  I am so sorry to hear about your previous roof rack! For a roof rack system that has a great aerodynamic design and fits securely to your 2016 Ford Fusion with a bare roof, I recommend the following parts: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long # TH711420 - Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs # TH710501 - Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5186 # TH145186 - Thule Same-Key Lock Cylinders # TH450400 The aerodynamic design of the WingBars will...
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