Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Are new to kayaking and want a sturdy rack that won't break the bank in case you lose interest in your new hobby
Prefer to remove the rack when you're not using it to keep it out of the way - this rack uses hardware that's a little easier to take off and put back
No, if you:
Haul your boats on a ladder rack or roof rack with thick bars – you may need longer bolts to get a proper fit
Park your car in a garage and don't want to take the rack off before you drive into it
Have round bars and worry that there might be rotation of the rack
Great for sea, white-water, and similar kayaks, these J-style cradles provide an easy, convenient way to tote a boat on your roof rack. Padded cradles install in seconds without tools, and ropes and straps are included for complete kayak stability. Lowest Prices for the best watersport carriers from SportRack. SportRack Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed Arms - Roof Mount part number SR5511 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-833-496-1390 for expert service.
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SportRack Watersport Carriers
- SR5511
Kayak
Roof Mount Carrier
Aero Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars
Elliptical Bars
J-Style
SportRack
Clamp On
Side Loading
No Load Assist
Great for sea, white-water, and similar kayaks, these J-style cradles provide an easy, convenient way to tote a boat on your roof rack. Padded cradles install in seconds without tools, and ropes and straps are included for complete kayak stability.
Features:
Fixed-position, J-style cradles let you safely and securely carry 1 kayak on its side
Takes up minimal space on your roof rack so that you can carry more gear
Requires no adjustment - just lift boat and place it into cradles
Simple, tool-free installation
Integrated brackets swing into place under crossbars and tighten with hand knobs for secure fit
Sliding pads on cradle arms can be repositioned to provide best protection for kayak hull
2 Heavy-duty straps with cam buckles secure kayak in place on cradles
2 Strong ropes with galvanized steel hooks anchor bow and stern of kayak to your vehicle
Sturdy steel construction with gray powder coat finish is durable and rust resistant
Specs:
Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
Maximum kayak dimensions:
Weight: 75 lbs
Length: 17'
Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
SportRack Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed Arms - Roof Mount - SR5511
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (39 Customer Reviews)
Great for sea, white-water, and similar kayaks, these J-style cradles provide an easy, convenient way to tote a boat on your roof rack. Padded cradles install in seconds without tools, and ropes and straps are included for complete kayak stability.
by: Susan 09/06/2017
I have found the roof rack/kayak rack equipment that i purchased last year to be quite satisfactory and worth the purchase price. The problem was when we tried to tie on a paddle board. I realize the rack was not designed specifically for a SUP so it was not necessarily the fault of the rack. Otherwise i am happy with my purchase.429368
by: Troy05/20/2020
Great product. Never have an issue installing and very secure. Work great and look great!800751
Fit my Thule perfectly, bought two pair for our 10' kayaks. I strap them down with ratcheting tie downs and they do a great job. I would absolutely buy them again, especially at such a good price. Quality is excellent.421251
by: Vladimir03/13/2018
I use it at least once per month. Mounting and de-mounting is super fast and you don't need any tools. I am still afraid that our kayaks will fly away one day so I used three fixing ropes for each kayak and they perfectly fits to the carriers. They don't move at all even if driving over 80 MPH. I would definitely recommend it.484335
by: David r01/11/2018
Perfect, and very Secure! I live in the Florida Keys and use these J Racks to transport a 12 Kayak, on my Toyota Corolla, over the many windy bridges, as we travel to our favorite launch site. Also the customer service from etrailer is Top Notch! Keep up the Great Work, you have earned a customer for life!466470
by: katie m07/12/2012
Great product exactly as described on the web site. We love being able to mount our kayaks with ease. We also appreciated the video with detailed explanation on how to install the roof mounts onto our roof racks. This company follows up with customers to ensure complete satisfaction. Well done!47624
by: Cosmo08/03/2017
Good value for the price. I did need to get the "adaptor bolts" (they are longer than the ones shipped with the product) to fit my older (thicker) rack bars on my truck. I carry the kayak only when going to paddle, I don't leave them mounted all the time. Easy to install and they hold the boats. 414249
by: Steve M08/19/2016
We are very happy with this product. They are simple to install and remove on my suburban a roof top factory cross rails. I would buy this product again. 285629
by: Chris06/22/2016
Unfortunately this rack did not fit correctly on my 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The factory rack slopes ups towards the front of the car. This makes the racks crooked. There doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the angle of them.
I also noticed that since the rack doesn't fold down, I can not put the pathfinder in the garage with the racks attached.
The rack looks like a quality product and attaches easily. I put 1 star because it didn't work for me263926
by: Doug L07/18/2016
3 because one of the pads came off when I was loading the kayak and it is difficult to get bolts tight enough on the roof mount - one slipped while I was driving on the interstate - 273437
by: Todd K07/01/2016
These fit great on the roof bars...holds my kayak perfectly...together they are a great set...like the easy load and disassembly....money well spent!!! 267251
by: BL09/10/2016
Product installed and worked great. We have two very long touring kayaks and these work great for carrying on the Toyota 4 Runner. Installation was simple and worked with crossbars from Toyota. 293220
Overall a great product. The main issue I had was that the M6 - 65mm bolts need to be a little bit longer. The current size makes it difficult to get the thread started with the holding bolts. This may only be an issue with these J-style arms and the roof rack I'm using (Rhino Rack RSP15). 225397
by: Hagar01/22/2016
The J-shaped holders make it easy for one person to set the kayak in place then secure the straps. Easy to install.235985
by: Brian05/31/2016
I hesitated buying a rack for my Buick because I didn't think a clamp style would be strong enough. I was wrong and this rack has really improved my life and hobby of kayaking. I can slap 2 kayaks up in no time and hit the water for a few hours of fun. Great product and built like a tank!254895
by: roger f07/26/2012
I found that while loading and adjusting the kayacks in the the racks they tends to move on round bars. I tightend them with pliers and they still tend to move. I will find a way to fix them Maybe with 2 screws through the hole front and back of the sport rack into the round bars.49455
by: Greg04/13/2017
Received with the cross bars, rack mounts. Easy install. Installed everything in about 30 min.366711
by: Alex M.08/12/2016
Excellent quality. Very good alternative to the "premium brands." I have used it on long distance trips and there were no issues. They are a little loud when driving without the kayaks in them, but they are very easy to take on and off.282878
by: Mike L.12/29/2015
These work great exactly what we expected. We started hauling our kayaks in August in Western NY state around Ohio than of to Florida for a total of about 1600 mile without a problem!.234479
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The racks are working fine Another year on the roof and have traveled approximately 8000 miles with the kayaks. From Florida to NH to NY to Ohio to Montana a great product.
Mike L - 12/28/2016
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by: Phil05/11/2016
The sport rack carrier is very easy to install and holds my kayak in place .249689
by: Richard 06/25/2021
Excellent customer service and delivery speed.1075180
Yes, you do get one j-style cradle per crossbar (so 2 total to hold 1 kayak) with SportRack kayak carrier # SR5511. This carrier will fit crossbars up to 3-1/2 inches. I have linked a video review of this carrier for you. view full answer...
Yes, the Sportrack Kayak Carrier part # SR5511 that you referenced can fit aero crossbars that are up to 3-1/2 inches in width. The Yakima Corebars are 2-1/2 inches wide so they would easily fit. view full answer...
The SportRack Kayak Carrier # SR5511 will fit factory crossbars so it should fit your Honda Odyssey roof rack. However, since I don't know what year your vehicle is it's hard for me to get a definite yes or no.
Before you attempt to carry 2 kayaks on the roof of your vehicle you will want to first check the owners manual of your vehicle to verify that your vehicle has the capacity for the weight of your 2 kayaks. Each of these carriers weighs about 9 lbs.
As long as you have the capacity... view full answer...
If you ordered 2 SportRack J-Stacker Kayak Carriers # SR5511 like you referenced you would be able to carry two kayaks as long as the weight capacity of your roof is not exceeded. You should have enough clearance to tighten the thumbscrews to your roof rack as this rack is confirmed to fit your vehicle. You will need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine what that capacity is.
This rack is designed to fit most factory crossbars as long as the diameter of the cross bar... view full answer...
The SportRack J-Stacker Kayak Carrier, # SR5511, will fit on the crossbars of your Rola roof rack. The crossbars on your roof rack measure 3-1/8 inches wide and the J-Stacker kayak carrier will fit crossbars up to 3-1/2 inches wide.
You will be able to attach two kayak carriers to your roof rack, but you will want to verify that the roof of your Mazda 5 can support the weight both kayaks. The weight capacity of the Rola roof rack is 110 lbs. I also recommend checking your owners manual... view full answer...
Yes, the SportRack Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # SR5511 that you referenced will fit the square crossbars of the Rhino Rack roof racks. The dimensions of the Rhino Rack bars are almost identical to the Thule bars and Sportrack bars. view full answer...
SportRack J-style kayak carrier # SR5511 will fit the Thule roof rack crossbars on your 2008 Toyota Tundra's camper shell. Since the carrier holds the kayaks up on their sides 2 kayaks would fit if you used 2 carriers.
Check the roof weight carrying capacity of the camper shell to make sure that the combined weight of the kayaks does not exceed it. I have linked a video review of this kayak carrier for you. view full answer...
From the research I did on the Baja Rack G5, there are two sizes of bars on the rack: 1/2 inch and 1 inch. With this information, I called my contact at Thule (the owners of Sportrack), and they said that the while SportRack Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # SR5511 is technically designed to fit the dimensions of 1/2 inch - 1 inch, they cannot confirm for sure if they will work with the Baja Rack G5. When using accessories from different manufacturers, most fitments cannot be guaranteed even... view full answer...
Since your Brightline crossbars are 3-1/4 inch wide the SportRack kayak carrier part # SR5511 that you referenced would fit since it can fit crossbars that are up to 3-1/2 inches in width. view full answer...
Yes, the SportRack Kayak Carrier # SR5511 will fit onto Thule WingBar Evo crossbars. As far as the installation, the kayak carrier does not require any adapter or additional hardware. The carrier fastens to the crossbars with clamp-on brackets. These brackets are secure for travel because they sit tightly on your crossbars with threaded tighteners. In fact, the attachments are so secure that the carrier has a maximum weight capacity of 75 pounds. I went ahead and attached a video that shows... view full answer...
That really depends on the weight of your tandem kayak and the roof capacity of your 2010 Honda Fit. The Sportrack roof rack part # SR1002 is confirmed to fit your vehicle and has a 130 lb capacity. If your kayak weighs less than 130 lbs (it should) and less than the capacity of the roof of your vehicle you should be good to go with this as a roof rack.
For a kayak carrier to go with this roof rack I would recommend the SportRack Kayak Carrier part # SR5511. view full answer...
The SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs, # SR1002, is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Toyota Rav4, and will work in conjunction with the SportRack Kayak Carrier, # SR5511. The kayak carrier attaches with brackets that tighten to the roof rack easily with hand knobs.
I have added links to video reviews of both of these products for you. view full answer...
The SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack, # SR1002, has been confirmed to fit your 1996 Honda Accord EX. The crossbars that come with this roof rack are 50 inches long, but they will extend past the roof rack feet by a few inches, so it will fit on your roof just fine. I have attached a review video for you to check out.
I have also attached a link to all of our kayak carriers for you to look over. I prefer the J-style carriers like part # SR5511, especially if you want to carry two kayaks.... view full answer...
Yes, there are J-style kayak carriers available that would fit the Sportrack Semi-Custom Roof Rack part # SR1010. Check out the Sportrack kayak carrier part # SR5511.
The capacity for the # SR1010 is 105 lbs. You will also need to determine the roof capacity of your 2008 Mazda 3 Speed and be sure not to exceed the lower of the two figures. view full answer...
The weight capacity for the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack # SR1005 that you referenced is 130 lbs. The total weight for your kayaks is 110 lbs, so that leaves you with 20 lbs of extra capacity.
You will need to check the owners manual of your 2002 Chrysler 300M with a sunroof to determine what Chrysler lists as the roof capacity for your vehicle. The lower of the two figures will be your overall roof rack capacity.
For a kayak carrier to carry both of your kayaks you could get the SportRack... view full answer...
The SportRack semi-custom roof rack # SR1002 will fit your 2013 Toyota Prius (not V models) with a naked roof. It can be used to carry a kayak. The rack does not require any other parts to install.
For a kayak carrier you can use # SR5511. This is a J-style carrier with a weight capacity of 75 pounds and length capacity of 17 feet. It also includes tie downs to secure the bow and stern of he kayak.
Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual or Toyota for the roof capacity prior to... view full answer...
Yes, the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack # SR1002 that you referenced will fit on your 2009 Toyota Camry with a sunroof. Some roof top accessories might interfere with the sunroof when it is open, but the sunroof should not affect anything regarding the installation of the roof rack.
For a kayak carrier that is confirmed to fit this rack and should work well check out the SportRack Kayak Carrier part # SR5511. I attached installation instructions. view full answer...
For the SportRack roof rack # SR1002 on your 2010 Toyota Corolla I recommend the SportRack J-style kayak carrier # SR5511. Technically, the minimum crossbar spacing required for this carrier is 24 inches. The bar spread with the SR1002 roof rack on your Corolla will be 23-1/2 inches. But that 1/2 inch difference will be fine. I have linked a video of this carrier for you.
Be sure to consult the vehicle owner's manual and/or Toyota for the roof weight carrying capacity of the vehicle prior... view full answer...
SportRack semi-custom roof rack # SR1010 will fit your 2016 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition but there are better options. Considering that your old roof rack put dents in the vehicle roof and the fact that the SportRack roof rack is only semi-custom (not quite universal but not custom either) a better solution is a true custom roof rack.
A custom roof rack does cost a little more but will fit and perform much better. The most cost effective custom fit option available for your 2016 Hyundai... view full answer...
The best economically priced roof rack option we have for a 1997 Honda Civic is the Sportrack roof rack that consists of part numbers # SR1003 and # SR1116. This rack has a short roof adapter that comes with it that allows the bars to be spaced a bit further out but still the spread is a bit close at 23-1/2 inches.
To carry a kayak on your car, SportRack offers kayak carrier # SR5511. This carrier has a kayak weight limit of 75 lbs. view full answer...
For your husband's 1999 Honda Civic coupe Si the Sportrack Roof Rack part numbers # SR1003 and # SR1116 is a confirmed fit. The kayak carrier part # SR5511 that you also referenced would then fit this rack and work well. view full answer...
Yes! The SportRack roof rack # SR1003 and short roof adapter # SR1116 will fit on your 1997 Geo Metro hatchback (also known as a 3 door).
It's a removable roof rack that easily clamps to your naked roof on your 1997 Geo Metro. The weight capacity is 130 pounds but always be sure to check your Owners Manual for the maximum carrying capacity. You will always go with the lowest rating.
The adapter # SR1116 allows you to mount the Sport Rack # SR1003 allows you to increase the distance between... view full answer...
First, double-check your CR-V owner's manual to make sure your two kayaks' combined weight does not exceed the vehicle's roof weight-bearing capacity. Once you know it can handle the weight of your two 10-foot kayaks you have several options for carriers.
By far the most economical option is to use foam block type kayak carriers, such as those shown on the link at right. These do not require a roof rack (but are still compatible with some) and they offer a great combination of low cost... view full answer...
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