Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Have a hard time loading your ‘yak, especially with worn-out arms after a long day on the water
Park your car in a garage and would rather just fold down the rack instead of taking it off every time
Get annoyed with strapping down your kayak and want to speed up the process with the help of a strap guide
No, if you:
Have thicker aero-style bars which may need longer bolts for the rack to fit
Leave the rack on your roof while you’re out paddling and worry about it getting snatched
These J-style cradles make it easy to transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. Built-in boarding ramps help to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp-on installation to most crossbars. Tie-downs included. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Malone. Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading part number MPG114MD can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-496-5010 for expert service.
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Malone Watersport Carriers
- MPG114MD
Kayak
Roof Mount Carrier
Aero Bars
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Round Bars
Square Bars
Elliptical Bars
J-Style
Folding
Malone
Clamp On
Side Loading
No Load Assist
These J-style cradles make it easy to transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. Built-in boarding ramps help to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp-on installation to most crossbars. Tie-downs included.
Features:
2 Folding, J-style cradles make it easy to transport a kayak on your roof rack crossbars
Kayak sits on its side to free up space on roof rack for additional gear
Great for sea, river, recreational, and most fishing kayaks
Upright arms stabilize your kayak
Pull pins to fold arms down when not in use
Integrated load strap anchor points help secure kayak
Built-in boarding ramps help guide kayak onto the carrier while loading
Padded bases and arms cushion your kayak and protect the hull from scuffs and scratches
2 Load straps with cam buckles secure kayak to your roof rack
2 Bow/stern tie-downs anchor kayak to your vehicle
Available load assist (MPG351XL - sold separately) reduces strain of lifting kayak onto roof
Quick and easy installation on most crossbar styles - no tools required
Universal Jawz brackets secure to crossbars with integrated hand knobs
T-slot hardware kit available for aerobars (MPG6604 - sold separately) and truck racks (MPG8287 - sold separately)
Lightweight, aluminum frame resists corrosion
Made in the USA
Specs:
Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
Weight capacity: 75 lbs
Dimensions:
Upright: 19-1/2" tall x 17" long x 6" wide
Folded: 20-1/2" long x 6" wide x 5" tall
Strap length: 11' long
Weight: 12.2 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty
MPG114MD Malone Down Loader Kayak Rack - J-Style - Roof Mount - Universal Clamp On
Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading - MPG114MD
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (104 Customer Reviews)
These J-style cradles make it easy to transport 1 kayak on your roof rack. Built-in boarding ramps help to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp-on installation to most crossbars. Tie-downs included.
by: Keith05/09/2022
The Malone DownLoader is very good value for the money. The J-style cradle is nice when you have to muscle a kayak on top of a tall crossover or SUV. You can hook the edge of the cockpit onto the base of the cradle and flip the kayak up onto the metal hoop support. Carrier installation and removal is easy and doesn't require any tools. Materials are good, but not great and that's what prevents this product from getting 5 stars IMO. The foam padding is nice enough and has been durable, but the metal plate that attaches the carrier to the roof rails is plastic coated steel and the plastic cracks over time, and leads to rust on the steel plate beneath. Not a big deal, but it might compromise the plate over time. I also wish that the provided nylon straps were longer, and that the ratchet buckles were covered in rubber to protect the roof of the vehicle and the windshield when you're trying to get them around the hull of the boat. We quickly replaced these with longer aftermarket straps that have rubber covers over the buckles. Those minor points aside, the Malone DownLoader kayak carrier gets the job done easily and safely, and does so at a very affordable price point.1295912
Used 2 sets of these for the first time today! I was nervous about getting 2 kayaks onto the car. The videos are incredibly helpful and made this easy for us to get onto our RAV4 with the Malone downloader. Great product and we had a fun time kayaking!1308966
Sturdy build. Love the folding feature. These fit as advertised on my truck rack with the T slot adapter kit. I carried my kayaks on a 3000 mile trip and they always stayed securely in place.1439543
These kayak carriers are excellent! We use these on our Malone roof rack which is on our Rav4. The carriers are easy to use and assemble to the roof rack very simply. We did order longer straps from a separate manufacturer just to be safe because we wanted to make sure they were long enough for our Pelican kayaks.1310095
by: Dave09/25/2017
Mounted two malone downloaders on am aftermarket rack on my ram 3500. The cross bars are 3.5 inches wide but the rack hardware accomidates this no problem. I had to purchase longer bolts as the cross bars are thick amd the bolts that came with the racks were not long enough. Used the rack this weekend and theey are amazing. Loadinf amd unloading our 17ft seawards was a breeze and they were very secure during transport. Great rack great price great service!!!!!436149
These Malone kayak carriers really do the job. Paired with the Malone Telos Load Assist, getting our sea kayaks onto the topper of our Toyota Tundra is easy for this 70 year old. No more major lifting causing aggravation for my back. Tying down each kayak is quick and easy. 636101
I used these on Toyota Sienna with the Malone aero cross bars. Like others have said, you will need longer bolts than provided to mount on the aero bars. I also used ratchet tie straps since I didn’t feel confident with the tie downs provided. (I had a 100+ mile trip coming up.)
Overall great quality, price, and service from etrailer. The short bolts are the only thing stopping it from a 5 star rating. 667508
The rack itself seems great, BUT neither 60mm or 70 mm mounting bolts work for the VA style 2500 series rack. I now have to go to lowes and buy AT LEAST 80mm if not longer so the T Knob can screw in tightly to Jaws adapter and that tightens to the cross bar. The T Knobs have about an inch before you get to the teeth and connect in order to tighten. The thick Jaws are almost too think and takes up room for screw length. The pictures I took you can tell it wont work on a series 2500 VA. I set the T Knob at the least I could before they fell off the screw. I'm surprised no one has complained until now. The other picture shows the parts with the 1 inch space inside the one T Knob828228
Malone DownLoader Kayak Carriers are a perfect design. Fold down locking mechanism when not in use is a great feature as well as adjustable upright angles for transporting kayaks. Easy to follow instructions along with sturdy tie downs. Highly recommended!861961
I'm very pleased with the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier. Installation was a breeze, much quicker than I anticipated. Our tandem kayak (13.5' long), easily slid into place, fit well and secure in the carrier, and the tie-downs made securing the bow & stern a cinch - and there was plenty of room for our paddleboard! The best feature is the ability to fold the carriers down when not in use - so much better than having to take the rack off after each use.
The only disappointment I have with the product is the "universal fit mounting blocks". They are designed to fit a Malone roof rack with the rectangular cut out for the roof rack but my factory roof rack has oval shaped bars. The carriers do mount but they lean to one side.
Overall, I'm very pleased and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a kayak carrier!517109
I ordered two sets of these. One came missing the bag of bolts and screws. The good people at etrailer contacted the manufacturer and had a replacement parts bag sent out. Thank you etrailer! Otherwise product works well.1299257
by: Andrea 12/14/2021
These racks are easy to install and loading our 40 and 50 pound kayaks is easy as well. We hauled over 1500 miles this year, many at max highway speeds, with no issues. All was snug, quiet, and safe. But, always a but, right away, the plastic strap guides popped right off (1 or 2 disappeared). Some black electrical tape fixed that. And the black plastic/vinyl coating on the mounting brackets cracked and peeled off right away too. More tape. However, both Etrailer and Malone were exceptionally responsive to my complaint and suggestions.1223920
by: Anne 11/01/2021
These attached easily to our roof rack and worked well with the downloader rails. The straps that are included are not as well made as our old Thule straps which have much more padded protection around the buckle, so we will continue to use the Thule straps. The attached strap guide on top of the carrier bar is split for some reason which allows the strap (either brand) to slip out. Again, the Thule kayak carrier has a top threading attachment that works better.1193059
by: Julio A03/18/2022
So far so good. Product is easy to set up and instructions are easy to understand. Mounted on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with OEM crossbars. It feels sturdy and durable. I like the folding feature easy to raise and lower.1274101
by: Dewy05/13/2022
Hauled Kayaks 3000 miles around western US last summer on top of my popup trailer and made several local kayaking trips here in AZ on top of my Sequoia. Easy to mount and remove, as I do not leave them on the rig all the time. Can have them on and ready to load kayaks in under 10 minutes. Great performance and avoided the overpriced models.1297772
by: Ben08/12/2019
The Malone AirFlow 2 Roof Rack is the most ridiculous bargain I've come across in a long while. I'd been preparing myself to spend $4-$500 on a Thule. A product I was familiar with and had used in the past with great success with Volkswagen's. After some simple research, Malone kept coming up as a affordable, comparable alternative . These days when you see something that is literally less than half of what your planning to spend, your first thought is "too good to be true" or "you get what you pay for". After calling and consulting with Stacey at etrailer.com I purchased the system and COULD NOT be HAPPIER !! It took me less than 20 minutes to have it completely installed on my 2013 Tucson. The construction of the racks and hardware is top quality. My main use of the system will be hauling kayaks and canoes which this will far exceed. Other than the fact that I saved about $300, etrailer prides itself on customer service and that I can, and will attest to their claim. I called and had a bunch of questions before ordering, Stacey was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, patient, and most of all courteous !! There is no doubt that etrailer.com has become my new source for any towing or recreational needs for my vehicle. 690018
Works great! Easy install, seem solid and durable, and love the ability to fold them down. Would buy these again.1361537
by: John 08/27/2022
Easy to install and liked folddown feature when not in use1379924
by: William03/20/2022
The kayak carriers have been great so far. The folding feature is terrific, especially when needing to park in a parking deck. All in all we are very pleased with the product.1274907
by: Brian07/14/2019
Second order from etrailer, first was for a hitch on the rav4 this one was for a kayak rack and lift assist. One reason for the initial and revisit are the videos. They are well thought out , provide enough info without being boring, and prices that are in line with any other retailer.
I will do business with them again.670024
Comments
Great, a few things I would change though I would have the loops the straps go through without an opening they tend to pop off halfway through the loading procedure. The lifts are a real life and back savior. Had several people ask where I got them. I do suggest giving them a bit of a wipe with paste wax they can bind a bit otherwise
Brian - 07/14/2020
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by: Matt 08/11/2022
Very easy installation and usage. I am able to load heavy kayaks by myself due to the excellent design. Thanks!1353275
by: Joshua 10/21/2021
Great product. I can load and unload the kayaks by myself, but still need a step stool to lift the kayaks over the ramp and into the Monroe Downloader J rack on my Honda Pilot. Also, even with the strap holders at the top of the rack, I found the straps twist — not sure if it makes any difference, but for strength I try to get the twists out before cinching the straps. Overall, I’m very happy so far (one trip) and I really like the service from trailer— very attentive and helpful.1184818
by: Vincent06/12/2020
Not just is the product awesome the service and speed in which I got the item was amazing as well. This is now my goto spot for trailer and towing needs. 812217
Great racks, Noah was so helpful with everything, he was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. ordering was so easy. 2 sets of racks will fit Xsmall crossovers Like my 2019 Hyundai Kona. You will not be disappointed with these racks or company.860312
Yes, the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD is compatible with round, square, oval, aero, and elliptical crossbars so it will fit the OEM crossbars on your 2012 Chrysler Town and Country just fine. Just so you can compare what you have on your vehicle, Malone aero crossbars measure 3-1/16" wide by 1" tall and the DownLoader fits them. view full answer...
For your Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie Downs # MPG114MD I recommend positioning your crossbar rails as far apart as possible. Without knowing the curve of your kayak, I can't tell you which fixed location for that rear crossbar will work best, but if the curve allows, I recommend moving it back to the weight is distributed over a longer distance.
If the curve is too close to your vehicle roof, then move the crossbars closer so the load can be properly supported. view full answer...
I checked with Malone, and they do have the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG114MD as a fit for your 2014 Toyota Sienna with the factory crossbars.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG114MD. view full answer...
The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs part # MPG114MD-351XL will fit and work well on your 2020 GMC Acadia with GMC roof rack cross bars. The DownLoader load assist basically allows you to walk the kayaks up the side of the vehicle and up into the J-style carrier. I have attached a video for your reference. This kit also comes with tie downs so there is not a need to purchase those separately. view full answer...
It's best for there to be no play or jiggle with a kayak carrier, so I understand your worry.
The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier, part # MPG114MD, is designed to be compatible with a number of crossbar styles, including factory bars. To accommodate such a wide variety of bars, Malone included two sets of bolts for mounting.
The shorter set (the 60mm bolts) are for thinner bars, which it sounds like your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon's factory bars are. Try using these to get a better grip... view full answer...
Each set of the Malone DownLoader kayak carriers part # MPG114MD that you referenced weigh 12.2 lbs so with two of them plus two 64 lb kayaks you'd be looking at a total weight of 152.4 lbs which is under the weight capacity of your roof rack so you'd be set. view full answer...
The Malone DownLoader kayak carrier part # MPG114MD has a 75 lb weight capacity and also is perfectly compatible with a 30 inch wide kayak like your Liquid Logic Manta Ray so it would work great. view full answer...
A roof rack will have specific mounting locations and crossbar spread according to your vehicle. Crossbar spread is the distance from the center of one crossbar to the center of the next crossbar. Then most accessories, such as a kayak carrier, will have a minimum crossbar spread or sometimes a crossbar spread range that the accessory requires for installation. If you have a specific kayak carrier that you were looking into then I can give you some information regarding crossbar spread... view full answer...
The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier part # MPG114MD is a great option for securing kayaks and they will work great on factory crossbars. They come with tie-downs, feature a no-toll install, and are made here in the USA. view full answer...
You can definitely install two of the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier, part # MPG114MD, onto your roof rack with factory crossbars.
There are, however, two things to consider when doing this. The first is the space available on your rack. You need to remember that when the DownLoader is upright, it is 17" long. There may also be some overhang from the kayak, depending on how big it is, so account for a possible 3" of additional length. Therefore, you need at least 34" of crossbar space... view full answer...
Two of the Malone Downloaders part # MPG114MD could fit on a 35 inch long crossbar like you have on your 2006 Saturn Vue so this would work great for you. view full answer...
I wasn't able to find specific information regarding the shape or dimensions of your Barricade roof rack.
However, I can tell you the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier, part # MPG114MD, is able to fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars with a minimum crossbar spread of 24". The Universal Jawz brackets makes it have a fairly universal fit, so this should work with your rack.
I've linked to a video review of this below. view full answer...
The Malone Downloader Kayak Carrier part # MPG114MD would be a really great option. It has a 75 lb capacity and fits kayaks up to 36 inches in width so it works great with the larger recreational kayaks. You'll need one of these for each of your kayaks. view full answer...
Yes, the Malone Downloader # MPG114MD does include an easy uninstallation/installation. As far as mounting/dismounting the carrier itself, it has knobs that simply screw/unscrew to the crossbars on your vehicle. This process does not require any tools or additional hardware. The cradles of the Downloaded can stay mounted on your vehicle while you are on the water. In addition, the cradles fold when not in use in order to save space when entering/exiting your garage. When using the Downloader,... view full answer...
It sounds like you have the older version of the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG114MD which use to come with knobs instead of the current lever. I did some research and was not able to find anything related to knob failure. I would try pushing in on the knob slightly (not hard enough to break it) and try to get the knob to spin so that the bar will be free to move. Make sure the knob is tight so that it makes contact with the teeth. If this still doesn't work then let... view full answer...
The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On # MPG114MD can be directly mounted to the factory crossbars of your 2017 Subaru Outback. They are designed to work safely with that application. This kayak carrier is compatible with round, square, oval, aero, and elliptical crossbars like those on your factory roof rack. view full answer...
I have a perfect solution for you to easily load 2 kayaks on top of your 2021 RAV4 with factory crossbars. I highly recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Side Loading # MPG114MD-351XL. This is for one kayak, so for your second kayak you will need to also order Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG114MD which is compatible with the removable load assist mentioned previously.
These carriers will simply clamp around your... view full answer...
Thank you for all of the information!
Yes, the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL will be a great option to use with the OEM crossbars on your 2006 BMW 530xi Wagon, especially since you don't have any overhang.
If you end up needing to carry a second kayak then you'll just need a second DownLoader Carrier # MPG114MD since you can use the TelosXL Load Assist with both. view full answer...
For your application I recommend going with the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL and then picking up another set of the DownLoader with the Tie-Downs as part # MPG114MD. This gives you a set of J-Cradles for either side of your 2017 Ford Explorer and the TelosXL Load Assist you can use on either side when you go to load of your kayaks!
Attached are some review videos for you to check out. view full answer...
As far as the Malone Downloader with Telos XL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL mounting on your OEM roof rack, we do not have the exact height and width of your crossbars. However, there is a definite way you can confirm if the Downloader will clamp onto your bars. As long as you crossbars do not exceed 1" tall x 3" wide, the Downloader can clamp onto your crossbars. I recommend measuring your crossbars to make sure they fall within these parameters. As far as crossbar spread, you have a compatible... view full answer...
In order to determine whether the Malone Downloader with Telos XL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL as well as an additional DownLoader # MPG114MD fits your factory crossbars on your 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE, it depends on the dimensions of the crossbars themselves. In addition to the minimum crossbar length of 41 inches long for both sets of carriers, you need to make sure that your crossbars do not exceed 3" wide x 1" tall. I recommend measuring your crossbars to make sure they fit within... view full answer...
The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG113MD will fit great on the OEM crossbars for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. You may need to offset them some to be able to fit 2 kayaks laying flat. I recommend taking some measurements and seeing if your kayaks will fit side-to-side.
If they don't then I recommend using the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL instead. This only comes with 1 set of cradles though... view full answer...
If you want to carry two kayak on the roof of a Honda CRV you'll need to do so on their side, not the hull as you won't be able to fit two side by side using anything like the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier part # MPG113MD. Instead, you'll need to use j-style carriers like the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier part # MPG114MD or part # MPG114MD-351XL if you require load assistance. view full answer...
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