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Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
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Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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This versatile watersport carrier lets you transport 1 or 2 kayaks, 1 canoe or fishing kayak, or 2 SUPs on your roof rack. A perfect solution for those who paddle alone or with a friend! Includes load straps, tie-downs, and mounting hardware. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Malone. Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On part number MAL38FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Malone Watersport Carriers

  • Canoe
  • Kayak
  • Paddle Board
  • Roof Mount Carrier
  • Factory Bars
  • Oval Bars
  • Round Bars
  • Square Bars
  • J-Style
  • Malone
  • No Load Assist
  • Side Loading
  • Folding

This versatile watersport carrier lets you transport 1 or 2 kayaks, 1 canoe or fishing kayak, or 2 SUPs on your roof rack. A perfect solution for those who paddle alone or with a friend! Includes load straps, tie-downs, and mounting hardware.


Features:

  • Folding, J-style carrier lets you transport various watercraft on your roof rack
  • Adjustable cradles with padded arms and base stabilize your boat during transport
    • Transport 1 kayak utilizing the J-style cradle with the arm in the upright position
    • Haul 2 kayaks utilizing both cradles with the arm in the upright position
    • Carry 1 fishing kayak by placing the foam blocks between the cradles and folding the arm down
    • Haul 1 or 2 SUPs by placing the foam blocks between the cradles and folding the arm down
    • Transport 1 canoe with the arm folded down and the cradles spread across your crossbars
  • Tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs secure your watercraft to your roof rack and to your vehicle
    • Anchor kit (sold separately) creates temporary mounting points for bow/stern tie-downs
  • Quick and easy clamp on installation on most crossbars - no tools required
  • Powder coated steel is rust resistant


Specs:

  • Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
  • Weight capacity:
    • Single boat: 150 lbs
    • 2 kayaks: 75 lbs each
  • Dimensions:
    • Folded: 19-1/2" long x 8-1/2" wide x 3-1/2" tall
    • Deployed: 19-1/2" long x 8-1/2" wide x 14" tall
  • Strap length (each): 11'
  • Carrier weight: 14.5 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Malone Crossbar Specs

Versatile Watercraft Carrier with Folding Arms

Malone J5 Cradle single kayakMalone J5 double kayak

The Malone FoldAway-5 is a great option for paddlers who use a variety of watercraft, and anyone that likes to bring a friend along. With different configurations to fit your needs, this roof carrier can be adjusted to securely transport 1 or 2 kayaks, 1 canoe or fishing kayak, or 2 SUPs or surfboards. When the arms are in the upright position, you can fit 1 or 2 kayaks side by side.


Malone J5 Ocean KayakMalone J5 Canoe

If you fold the carrier's arms down, you can carry 1 sit-on-top, fishing kayak or a canoe. When carrying a canoe, adjust the carrier so the 2 cradle components are spread across your roof rack. This will let you set your canoe's gunwales on the carrier and transport it hull-side up.


Malone J5 SUPMalone J5 not in use

While the carrier is in the folded down position, you can add the included foam blocks into the space between each carrier. This provides additional padding to protect your SUPs and surfboards when loading and during transport.


If you park your vehicle in a garage and don't want to remove the carrier, put the cradles in the folded down position and remove the foam blocks. If you have a taller vehicle, you may still have to remove the carrier to park in the garage.


Load Straps and Bow/Stern Tie-Downs

Malone J5 Carrier in use

The carrier includes 2 cam-buckle straps and integrated strap holders to secure your kayak to the rack. The strap holders attach to the top of the carrier to keep the straps in place while loading your kayaks. A set of bow/stern tie-downs are also included to secure the kayak to the front and back of your vehicle.


Anchor Kit (sold separately)

Malone Anchor KitMalone Anchor Kit

If your vehicle doesn't have any tie-down points, you can get an anchor kit (sold separately) which will let you create anchor points in the creases of your vehicle's hood and hatch.


Tool-Free, Clamp-On Installation

Malone cradle folded down

The carrier clamps to most crossbars without the need for tools. Simply set the rack on your crossbars, slide the mounting brackets over the bolts, and secure them with the T-knobs.



MPG125 Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, SUP, Stand Up Paddleboard, Surfboard, and Canoe Carrier with Tie Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading

Item # MAL38FR

Installation Details MAL38FR Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

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114 reviews
This versatile watersport carrier lets you transport 1 or 2 kayaks, 1 canoe or fishing kayak, or 2 SUPs on your roof rack. A perfect solution for those who paddle alone or with a friend! Includes load straps, tie-downs, and mounting hardware.

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easy piecy!



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easy install looks like they will work very well.



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Very nice, haven’t used it yet but I’m sure it will exceed my expectations!



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Omg what great service! Customer service person I talked with was excellent and shipping was really fast.



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Just put them together and am ready to go. They are great quality at a great price



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Great product….e trailer has been excellent for all my orders



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Good quality, very easy to install. just got it yesterday, so haven't tried the kayak on it yet,but do not expect any problems. I would order from trailer again!



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I purchased this to transport kayaks. I used them for the first time, and all went well. Since all kayaks are built differently, you will need to tweek how you load your equipment. I will have to continue to work on this. But as I said everything went well and everything returned safely. The purchase process and delivery went well as always with etrailer. Great company to work with.



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The racks were easy to install and appear that they will work good, have not had the chance to use them yet.



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Kayak season won't start here until early June since all the lakes are frozen, so I won't know how the racks work until then. Thank you for your prompt shipping.


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  • Will Malone Foldaway Kayak Carrier # MAL38FR Fit OEM Crossbars of 2015 Lexus RX 350
    I did some checking and the Malone kayak carrier part # MAL38FR does fit the OEM crossbars of your 2015 Lexus RX 350 and there wouldn't be any clearance issues with the mounting hardware and the roof of your vehicle.
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    Ian, there is not a lock made for the Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # MAL38FR, but you can still use a cable lock # e98891 to secure the carrier to your roof rack.
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    For a fairly economical way to transport your three kayaks on the # Y08107 Rack and Roll trailer, I'd recommend going with the Malone FoldAway # MAL38FR for two kayaks and the # MAL98FR for the third. I looked up your kayaks, and found that Old Town lists the weight of the solo as being about 40 lbs with a length of 9-1/2 feet and the tandems as being 60 lbs each with a length of 13-1/2 feet. The kayaks sizes and weights would be compatible with both the Rack and Roll trailer and the carriers...
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