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This folding J-style carrier lets you transport 1 kayak on your roof rack while leaving room on your crossbars for additional gear. Locking clamps deter theft of the rack while you're on the water. Clamp-on or channel mount installation.
Features:
Specs:
The Class 4 has two positions: open in a J-style cradle position to carry a kayak or closed to create overhead clearance for parking in your garage when not in use. To open the carrier, pull the butterfly lever from either side of the base and lift the arm up. To close the Class 4, pull on the butterfly lever and fold the arm down. There are magnets in the arm piece that keep the carrier closed.
With most kayak carriers, tying down your kayak can be a hassle because of shifting straps. The Class 4 simplifies that process with convenient strap ports in the arms and base of the carrier. Once fed through the slots, the straps stay in place while securing your kayak to your vehicle.
The Class 4 comes with clamp-on and channel mount installation options. To utilize the locking clamp-on installation kit, open the Flip mount, slide the strap underneath your crossbars, insert the strap under the lever on the front of the mount, and flip the lever closed. Once installed, tighten the strap tensioner with the provided hex key. This will only have to be done the first time the carrier is installed, then the Class 4 will be set to your bars. Finally, you can adjust the angle of the Class 4, depending on the slope of your vehicle's roof, to create a flat surface for your kayak.
The clamp-on mounting option is perfect for paddlers who leave their rack installed while they're out on the water but remove it when they aren't actively transporting a kayak. It's also great for crossbars that don't have top channels.
To utilize the channel mount installation kit, slide the carrier into your crossbar's top channel, position the cradles to best accommodate your kayak, and tighten the bolts with the provided hex key. This option is perfect for paddlers who prefer to leave the carrier installed between uses.
Whichever mounting option you choose, you'll have peace of mind knowing that the Class 4 is secured to your vehicle. The clamp-on mounting brackets have integrated locks that secure the straps around your crossbars to deter theft. These lock cores can be swapped out (sold separately) if you have other Kuat accessories and want them keyed alike. For the channel mount option, the bolts that secure the carrier in your crossbars' top channels require a hex key to be removed.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Katrina D.
3/7/2024
Oooo that warm weather is coming in soon! Send us some pics of your set up and trips when you go out please!
Ash
3/2/2025
They work fine, but they are very expensive for what they are. Probably would take a much less expensive option had I known better.
Bryce D.
3/3/2025
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Gwendolyn Y.
6/19/2025
Looks like you were packed and ready for a fun trip, Daniel! Where did you head off to?