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This fixed-position, J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system with universal hardware mounts to most crossbar configurations. Includes tie-down straps.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (63 Customer Reviews)
This fixed-position, J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system with universal hardware mounts to most crossbar configurations. Includes tie-down straps.I installed these as soon as I got them and I’ve got to say, there are some extra holes for screws that are a tad misleading and the pieces that secure it to the cross bars don’t seem super secure. For reference, I do have Rhino Rack’s vortex crossbars so this should fit snug. The rubber tops were tough to get into place and I am worried they’ll snap when I go to remove my rack but Rhino Rack has yet to fail me with their products so I bet it’ll work out great!
These J racks rock solid. Easy to put together and attach to the crossbars with lots of rubber padding to protect your kayaks. I went with the universal mount for quick on/off. Large turn knobs make it easy.
I just received this product, all of the parts for assembly were included. Easy assembly verything, with no hiccups. I am combining this with Rhino-Rack roof rack, so the only downside was that it is not form fitted to sit more snuggly on the actual rack.
I followed instructions all went fairly well. I am happy with final results. Wish I would have thought about doing this a couple of years ago. Roof rack and kayak carrier has added value and more versatility to our little Mazda II.
It took a while to figure out hoe to install the roof rack on my 2015 Nissan sentra but once I had it on these J style kayak carriers where fast and easy to put on. I drive to dicks and bought a ten foot kayak and set it in place and strapped it intp place just like the videos showed on this website, also very helpful. Thanks for a great product.
The J hooks are great, but the mounting hardware not so good. The bolts on the mounting hardware bent and came loose, which almost caused the kayak and j hook to fall off the rails. Tried to see if you guys sold replacement parts for them and you don't, so now I have to try and find them without having to buy a whole new j hook setup.
Rhino rack was functional but did not hold without moving on round bar. Awkard shape of my kayak made j rack too unstable.
Easy to install and priced right. Paired them with Rhino-Rack Aero Crossbars.
The Rhino Rack system on my Taurus is working great! The kayak carriers are awesome too. My daughter and I have taken many trips with our kayaks and absolutely love the Rhino system. I will definitely be using etrailer.com in the future.
I received the roof rack kit sooner then expected. Everything arrived in good condition. The installation instructions where ok and the install went well. This is my 3rd order from etrailer and it will not be the last there customer service is the best I have dealt with in a long time. I have also installed the front receiver hitch the install went well and I am happy with the product
This is a great product. As a novice kayaker I was nervous. The assembly was easy with clear instructions. My sales professional Crystal K. was a pleasure to work with. She knew the answers to all my questions. From placing the order to the delivery I am very satisfied. I will be using etrailer again. I can't wait to get my kayaks to the water.
I was a little skeptical of using J style kayak racks. But after trying these out, they were very sturdy and handled both of my kayaks superbly. I am happy with this purchase.
I ordered these to go with a new Rhino Rack roof rack I ordered for my car. Love the rack, however, the Rhino J kayak carriers are okay. I also have Thule J racks which won't fit adequately on my Rhino Rack (I've ordered longer bolts that will hopefully fix this issue). Thule J racks are a better quality product than the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier, frankly. Etrailer.com has been very helpful.
Susan G - 10/19/2017Love having these. Have 3 sets for 3 kayaks on top of my truck roof.
These are some sturdy J Racks! Solid and strong, they hold my heavy 70 lbs kayaks in place perfectly.
Awesome rack! Easy to install and fits my car like a glove.
I recently purchased a Rhino-rack with Aero Crossbars and Kayak carrier. Customer Service was excellent. They suggested the Rhino-rack which was on sales and then suggested cheaper attachments for the kayak. My name on the order was misspelled and I never received a order confirmation but one call to Customer Svc fixed the order. I have not used the rack yet but I am impressed with the quality.
This product is very functional and easy to assemble. The price is lower than other manufactures of the same style item. I will continue to use etrailer and recommend the superior service to friends. Thanks for your follow up after the sale and best wishes for continued success in meeting customer needs.
Joel K - 11/07/2017This will be used on a 2015 Toyota Camry to carry a kayak both locally and to the beach. No problem with the installation, and had all the necessary parts. Tried it today and it worked beautifully. I especially appreciate the follow-up with the links to the video. I did need a little help on how to install the straps to the car. Product works great, and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend the product and the company.
Overall good product. Works well with the rhino roof rack bars purchased.
B. T - 09/24/2017Kayak carriers work great ease on and off .I will send a picture next time I use them
We bought a second kayak so I came back to etrailer.com to get the second set of carriers. Great product, and the etrailer team is super helpful if you have any questions. These carriers make it eay to load and unload the kayak and I feel comfortable with the security of the kayak on the car driving to the lake or shore. And the included straps are very sturdy as well. Have recommended this site to my friends.
The Rhino Rack 2500 Series and the Rhino-rack Vortex Aero Crossbars fit like a glove. GREAT quality at a decent price (you get what you pay for). I also purchased the Rhino-rack J-style Kayak Carrier which was also a great product!! I was helped by Karen F and she did a great job from start to finish, thanks Karen!!! I have purchased several items over the years from etrailer, they have very good prices as well as a very knowledgeable staff. This business and its staff are a class act!!!
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