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This J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system mounts to most crossbar styles and folds down for storage. Expandable to carry 2 kayaks. Includes tie-down straps.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (116 Customer Reviews)
This J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system mounts to most crossbar styles and folds down for storage. Expandable to carry 2 kayaks. Includes tie-down straps.
We purchased two sets of the Rhino Rack J Style Kayak Carrier since we have two kayaks. They work great and were easy to install. We were particularly impressed with the quality of the tie down straps. We bought them a year ago and used them quite a bit since then with no problems.
These racks are so great! The option to fold them down means I can leave them on the car for a few days between kayak trips. They’re very sturdy and we love that they come with the tie down straps, but I wish the hood/trunk anchors were included. Just another order I guess!
Sturdy cradle and easy to install. Difficult to keep tie down strap looped over top of "U" bar while trying to get it over the kayak, keeps slipping down. We made a channel out of foam to keep the strap in place and now it is easy.
Jim - 08/24/2019etrailer has now become my go-to source for my RV needs. My contact person was Chelsea and how lucky I was to get her. She corrected a major shipping error and had my package rerouted to me in record time! All the products I've ordered have been accurate and arrived in great shape.
Thanks again, Chelsea
Product is as it says it is. Fast, free shipping from etrailer.com too! Haven't had chance yet to take the kayaks on a trip yet but don't expect any problem as these are meant for wide and heavy kayaks. Also before i forget, etrailer.com did answer my question before purchase online...basically confirming they'd hold my wide fishing kayaks and its max weight limit of 99lbs.
I've attached pictures to show my setup...sweet looking with two pair of these J-Carriers, my Yakima rack and roll 78 trailer plus the Thule Medium Sonic Carrier in between the J-Carriers. Looks nice!
I have used a few brands (Thule, Malone) and like the Rhino racks as much if not better. They have holders for paddles and the big selling point is the wide range of angles you can place them at. I have some larger boats where I used them almost flat. My only nit pick is they don't have a bracket on top to thread the straps through and hold them in place. It is surprisingly annoying on a larger SUV where it's harder to reach the top of the rack and the straps kept sliding off to one side, but I had no issues on a car or our old Ford Escape.
I rigged a bracket that kept my straps in place but it is worth mentioning.
Overall though I like the rack and own four of them.
Purchased these alongside a Rhino Rack roof rack system and love them. The paddle holders are great, and I enjoy how these fold up and down and can be calibrated to the width of the vehicle. These feel very sturdy. I recommend Rhino Rack!
I bought these folding-J racks to accommodate two kayaks on my ‘15 Honda Accord. I mount the sit-on upside down on the Rhino Rack roof rack and the touring sit-in on the folding J-racks. With it having folding capability, I’m able to set at proper angle to accommodate both yaks. When traveling home with the new sit-in, I had to pull over on the side of highway to re-tighten the straps since a strong side wind caused it to move. I over tightened because that caused indentation on the bottom of the yak from the cross bars. That was remedied by putting in the sun and they pulled out, per seller’s advice. Yeah, freaked me out a bit being my first yak! I use bonnet straps on the ends now, too. Lesson learned. The folding J-rack prevents any possibility of indentation on the bottom of the sit-in yak. These folding J-racks are well made and I recommend them.
Excellent product only issue is that it is very heavy. I’m using it on Yakima bars with a skybox. Yakima says load limit just over 110lbs on my Toyota Camry. So that doesn’t leave much room for cargo after loading camp stuff after. A double sea kayak or two singles.
Great equipment! Easy to install, secure is transporting. Love them!
Hold on to my kayaks very tightly. Took them all the way to Florida and back from Atlanta. Solid.
These mounts are great! I bought two of them to mount on the Rhino-Rack RS 2500 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Vortex Aero Crossbars (RRRS118B) along with one set of Anchor Straps (RRRBAS-2). I really like that the angle is adjustable with markers to be consistent. It makes mounting your paddle on the upright bars before placing the kayak a piece of cake. I dont normally leave them on if not in use because it wouldn't take much to steal them and the added drag isn't necessary. I considered only getting one and buying the extension piece (RRS512X). However, I was concerned about where I would put the second paddle and having the ability to mount 2 kayaks at angles less than vertical seemed like a bonus. Considering the small price difference it was worth it to me to get two. The straps that come with are more than sufficient for any car and probably most trucks. The blue ones are a bit long for my application. I had an issue keeping the excess length contained on the freeway, probably going to cut them. All together, these mounts are very sturdy and give a great deal of confidence even with a crosswind on the freeway. Note on the photos: I have a hitch on my car with chain loops so I only needed the anchors for the front.
Does what I needed it to do: carry my kayaks on my car! Website is great for installation information, too.
Christopher - 07/20/2020I've mounted both the Rhino-Rack RS 2500 Roof Rack and these S512 J-style Folding Kayak Carriers that I purchased from etrailer. Everything was easy to install, fits well, looks and works great! I am extremely happy with the products, the deliveries and the customer service rep was friendly and helpful when I had a question about the fit of the kayak carriers. I own a 2009 Honda Ridgeline and the carrier rack looks great with very little wind noise while driving. I'm taking the kayak out for a trip tomorrow morning.
This is a great rack! It comes with two sets of ties for over the top and end tying down that are easy to use and secure.
The Rhino Rack is excellent. Solid and sturdy and comes with quality ropes and tie downs and clips that won't ruin your car during tie down. A great buy that will last and will keep the driver without worries.
Carrying kayaks with these J racks (I bought 2 carrier sets). They fit on well and were sturdy once they were attached. The adjustable / folding style is great also.
The rhino kayak carrier is super easy to install. It is made very well. It is sturdy and love the paddle holder.
Very easy to install on my Rhino rack cross bars. Easy to adjust cradle angle. Kayaks fit nicely. Also purchased extension bar for second kayak.
I liked it very easy to install. I appreciate the attention and I will definitely recommend my friends. Thank you very much
Thank you. The Rhino is assembled and in place and carrying my beautiful brand new kayak. I am very satisfied with this purchase and was able to easily follow the instructions.
Using these as an additional support for the kayak/ motorcycle trailer!
Well built and should work out well!
Very happy with this rack.
R. - 07/27/2022Got my kayak racks today. Easy installation, easy to operate and they look great too!
I'd recommend them!
This is an excellent product. Easy installation, fits wide load bars. Folding mechanism works easily and is very secure. Tie-down straps provided are top quality.
Brian - 06/21/2021
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