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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On
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Yakima Watersport Carriers - Y04081
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Yakima
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Side Loading
- Locks Not Included
Lightweight watersport carrier with lift assist lets you easily load 1 kayak or 2 SUPs onto your roof rack. Sliding arms let you load and secure gear at waist level, and then easily lift it onto your roof. Tie-downs included. Clamp-on installation.
Features:
- Carrier with lift assist lets you easily load 1 kayak or 2 SUPs onto your roof from the side of your vehicle
- Sliding arms pull down 26" from roof so you can load and secure kayak at waist level
- Push arms back up onto roof with boat loaded and secure with safety pins
- Provides 30-45% lift assistance - eliminates strain of lifting boat onto roof
- Interchangeable saddles let you easily switch from carrying a kayak to SUPs
- Adjustable saddles flex to accommodate your hull's shape and size
- Felt pads and support hoops with rubberized coating protect your gear from scuffs and scratches
- 2 Load straps with padded cam buckles secure kayak to your roof rack
- 2 Bow/stern tie-downs anchor kayak to your vehicle
- Easy, clamp-on installation to most crossbars - no tools required
- Hand knobs tighten clamps to crossbars
- Available holder brackets (Y04086 - sold separately) secure 1 paddle directly to the carrier
- Same Key System (SKS) cores (Y07202 - sold separately) secure carrier to crossbars
- Lightweight aluminum construction is corrosion resistant
Specs:
- Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
- Note: Not compatible with roof racks that clamp to vehicle doorjambs
- Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
- Carrying capacity: 1 kayak or 2 SUPs
- Weight capacity: 80 lbs
- Carrier dimensions (each): 42" long x 9" tall x 9" wide
- Carrier weight: 21 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
8004081 Yakima Show Down Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On - Y04081
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 Customer Reviews)
Lightweight watersport carrier with lift assist lets you easily load 1 kayak or 2 SUPs onto your roof rack. Sliding arms let you load and secure gear at waist level, and then easily lift it onto your roof. Tie-downs included. Clamp-on installation.
- Y04081
by: Bill B09/22/2018
Building a van conversion on our 2015 Ford Transit wagon. My wife required one thing above all else, and that was a means to transport her kayak on our trips. Since the inside of the van will be set up as a mini-RV, the only place for a Kayak is on the roof... along with the Solar panel array, and the MaxxFan (also purchased from eTrailer). Somehow, I made it work after being told by some folks there wasn't enough room. You can see from the pic, it all does fit, and nicely I might add. What made it possible is the use of the Yakima Showdown kayak mounting system. The van is 8'2" tall. The only way to make this happen is with the Showdown, (or Hullavator) mounts. I like the idea of the Hullavator with the gas filled struts, but I don't like the price, or Thule engineering in general. I believe Yakima is far superior in all respects. Admittedly, it's a bit more challenging to raise and lower the Yakima Showdown. Since my wife and I are tall people, the use of a small step stool makes it an easy task. The kayak is at chest height and very easy to load and secure with the straps. The only part that's a bit difficult is raising it up level with the slide. Once it locks into the slide, the rollers make it a snap to slide it home. You then secure it with the attached pins that slip through the mechanism locking it into place. Done! Lowering it is actually easier. The thing to remember is to pull it all the way out until you feel is stop, only then will it lower with ease. This is an easy trade off. I don't think the Hullavator is worth the money. I've used a friends and it's not really that much easier to raise and lower. Yes, the struts offset most of the weight, but it looks clunky with the lower bar always stuck up in the air. Just don't like it's looks. Yakima Showdown was a no-brainer for us. 567934
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- Does The Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier Or The Yakima ShowDown Make It Easier To Load KayaksIt is correct you will need at least 4" of bar overhang to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 or Yakima ShowDown Kayak # Y04081 so that the lift assist does not touch the vehicle during the loading process. For the roof rack on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 I recommend the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 which are aerodynamic bars that attach to the raised side rails of the Toyota and measure 58" long so will provide plenty enough overhang for the lift assist features. The...
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- How to Fit Yakima Show Down Kayak Carrier on 2014 Subaru Outback with Factory Roof RackThe Yakima ShowDown kayak carrier part # Y04081 can fit your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon but would require an aftermarket roof rack as it won't fit the factory bars. So for that Yakima recommends the Jetstream bar roof rack # Y00428 and # Y00147 which is a high quality and aerodynamic roof rack confirmed as a fit for your vehicle.
view full answer... - How Far Down Does Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carrier Hang From Top of CrossbarsAccording to Yakima, the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist # Y04081 will hang down 26 inches from the top of the crossbars. I do recommend adding the Yakima SKS Lock Cores # Y07202 to lock the ShowDown to your rack and help protect your investment. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081.
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- Kayak Carrier With Lift Assist for 2018 Honda CR-V With Factory Roof RackWhile there is a way to use a lift assist to carry kayaks on your 2018 Honda CR-V with a factory roof rack, I checked with Yakima and their Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist # Y04081 will not work. Instead, I strongly recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Side Loading # MPG114MD-351XL. The reason this will work is because the load assist actually attaches to the carrier as opposed to the roof rack of your...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for 2011 Ford Flex to Carry Yakima ShowDown Assisted Kayak CarrierFor your 2011 Ford Flex with a naked roof Yakima does offer a roof rack solution that fits your vehicle that will allow you to use the Yakima Showdown part # Y04081 that you referenced. For that you'd need the part numbers # Y00422, # Y00148, and # Y00233 and you'd be set. This is a custom fit rack that gives you aero shaped bars that will work great with the Showdown.
view full answer... - Can 2 Yakima ShowDown Carriers be Used on a 2018 Jeep Grand CherokeeTo use the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081 you would need a roof rack where the crossbars extend past the legs at least 3-1/2". From what I can tell, the Mopar roof rack for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has crossbars that end where the legs fit. I do have a solution for you to carry your kayaks but when I reached out to my contact at Yakima she said you would need to at least use their 70" crossbar and that 2 of the ShowDown carriers will be at least 80" wide when placed side by side. Because...
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- How To Load a Heavy Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP Onto the Roof of a Vehicle with Raised Side RailsThe best option I have for you to easily load the Hobie Mirage Eclipse SUP on your 2018 Toyota RAV4 would be with the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier part # Y04081. The ShowDown is a very popular option for heavy kayaks and SUPs because it has a set of arms that extend down to about waist level and make for loading and unloading your watercraft very manageable. Please note that in order to use the ShowDown you will need a set of crossbars with at least 4" of overhang past the mounting...
view full answer... - Using 2 Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carriers on a 78 Inch Thule Square Bar on a 2014 Dodge Grand CaravanThis will be an extremely tight fit, but you should be able to put two Yakima ShowDowns, part # Y04081 on a pair of Thule 78 inch crossbars equipped to your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. If you actually have a set of 80 inch bars, you won't have any trouble. Prior to installing, be sure to verify your vehicle's roof capacity with your owner's manual or manufacturer. This capacity will include the weight of the rack, both carriers and the kayaks you are planning on carrying. Based on my...
view full answer... - Roof Rack to Carry Two Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carriers on Roof of 2016 Ford Expedition ELThe ShowDown part # Y04081 has the weight capacity and is wide enough to carry the kayaks you mentioned so it would work well. Then for a wider bar roof rack that fits your 2016 Ford Expedition EL the Thule Rack part numbers # TH711500 and # TH710401 is our longest option at 60 inches that would work well.
view full answer... - How Wide of a Boat Can Be Used with the Yakima ShowDown Y04081The Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs part # Y04081 can accommodate boats up to 28" wide with the kayak saddles and boats up to 36" wide with the paddle board saddles, both saddles are included. In order to secure your paddles you can use the Yakima TopGrip Paddle, Shovel, or Axe Holder Bracket part # Y04086. We also have an option to add locks, the Yakima Same Key System part # Y07202. For a roof rack that is a fit for your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited...
view full answer... - Best Paddle Board Carrier Recommendation for Loading Paddle Board on Roof RackI have a great solution for you. Check out the Yakima ShowDown part # Y04081. This is a similar lift-assist paddle board carrier that would work great for you. Check out the install video and picture I attached for more info. Width wise the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 is compatible with paddleboards, but the issue is the vertical height. The J portion of the Hullavator, which is designed for cradling a kayak, would be to tall for a paddleboard as the board would slip right through...
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- Assisted Kayak Carrier Recommendation to Fit Roof Rack that Attaches to Door JambsThe Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs # Y04081 does not fit roof racks that attach to door jambs like you have but I have a great solution for a similar rack that will work. For that you'd want the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 which does not have this fit exclusion and does have assisted loading.
view full answer... - How Far Above Crossbars is Yakima ShowDown on 2020 Subaru Outback TouringI reached out to Yakima and they told me that the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # Y04081 will be just 9 inches above the roof rack on your 2020 Subaru Outback Touring. If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see that demonstrated. You will not need anything else to install the ShowDown on your Outback, though you can use Lock Cores # Y07202 to lock it to your Thule roof rack, which consists of: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - 50" # TH711320...
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- Recommended Kayak Lift for 2007 Nissan Xterra Factory OEM Roof RackI have a solution for you, but the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Lift, part # Y04081, is only compatible with roof racks that extend at least 3.5 inches past the tower. The factory roof rack for the 2007 Nissan Xterra is not a compatible fit. If you're looking for load-assist, the next best fit for your goals is to use a roller-style mount, like the Yakima HandRoll, part # Y04082-2. This rack will help you load by providing a set of rollers on the rear of the vehicle to help guide and support...
view full answer... - Can Yakima Showdown Kayak Carrier Fit on Thule CrossbarsThe Yakima ShowDown part # Y04081 can fit Thule crossbars but the rack can't fit on roof racks that use door jambs as the attachment. So if your 2014 Honda has flush mounted roof rack that your Thule rack attaches too the Yakima Showdown part # Y04081 will fit.
view full answer... - Mounting Two Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carriers on 1996 Ford F-250 Extended CabThe Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier # Y04081 requires at least 3-1/2 inches of crossbar overhang beyond the feet/towers for proper operation. If the existing 58 inch bars on your F-250 overhang by just 1/16 of an inch then you will need bars that are longer by at least 7 inches. For this requirement the Yakima Round 66 Inch Crossbars # Y00410 will work perfectly to mount 1 ShowDown Carrier (this is actually the size Yakima recommends for your F-250 when using the 1A Towers). Now...
view full answer... - Yakima Showdown Requirements To Carry Two Hobie Compass Kayaks On Honda CrosstourWe have options to get both of your kayaks up and onto your roof, but both The Yakima Showdown # Y04081 and the Thule Hullavator # TH898 are made to carry one Kayak. Having two of the carriers on top of your vehicle is not ideal because they are extremely long carriers and would require a crossbar longer than the ones that will work for you. I would recommend getting the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 the Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R and the Fit Kit # THKIT1588. This system will...
view full answer... - Fitting 2 Yakima ShowDowns on a 2003 Honda ElementThe Yakima ShowDown, part # Y04081 is 42 inches wide, and you'll only be able to fit one on your 2003 Honda Element because of the size. On the other end, you could use a J-Style carrier like the Yakima JayLow, part # Y04073 to carry your other kayak. This doesn't include full load support like the ShowDown but does have loading ramps to help guide the kayak up into the carrier. I've included a video of the JayLow so you can see more about its features in action.
view full answer... - Kayak Carrier With Load Assist for Toyota SiennaYes the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carrier # Y04081 needs a minimum of 3-1/2" but no more than 4" of overhang from the support tower. This is sometimes hard to achieve with roof racks. An alternative is the Lockrack Watersport Carrier # 339LRUNISETA. This is a really easy to use saddle style carrier. Removing one of the arms allows for you to slide your kayak into place. When both arms are in place it reduces the need for straps. It is not required but I highly recommend using a bow and stern...
view full answer... - Will Yakima CoreBar Roof Rack for 2015 Toyota Highlander Allow fit Yakima Showdown Kayak CarrierI checked with Yakima just now and they have their Showdown Assisted Kayak carrier part # Y04081 as a fit with the CoreBar roof rack you also mentioned part numbers # Y00421, # Y00148, and # Y00242. The bars are long enough for the carrier to fit and work well but wouldn't be obnoxiously long. You wouldn't have to worry about hitting your head or anything.
view full answer... - How To Use Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedIn order to use the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier part # Y04081 on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited the best option is to utilize the factory rain gutters with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH711520 and part # TH300R. I am not sure what rails you are referencing but if you can send a photo I would be glad to try and assist further.
view full answer... - Easy to Load Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Ford Escape with SunroofI have a really great assisted kayak carrier solution that is a fit for your 2018 Ford Escape with raised rails and the glass roof but I checked with Yakima and they do not have a way to install their ShowDown. So instead the best option is the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 which is a very easy to use/load assisted kayak carrier like you are wanting. For a roof rack then you'd want the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack part numbers # TH711420 and # TH450R which gives you a very solid and aerodynamic...
view full answer... - Assisted Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2019 Mazda 6 with Yakima Naked RoofWhile the Yakima ShowDown part # Y04081 can be installed on Yakima corebars it can't be installed on roof racks that attach to door jambs using clamps like the Yakima rack you are installing on your 2019 Mazda 6 # Y00421, # Y00146, # Y06130, and # Y06132 so your best option then is the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 you also mentioned. This is an assisted kayak carrier that does fit the Corebars and can be used on roof racks like what you have as well.
view full answer... - Is Yakima ShowDown a Good Option for Stand-Up PaddleboardYou are right that the Hullavator isn't a good design for a stand-up paddleboard, but the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist # Y04081 is a great option. When it comes to lift assists for a SUP the ShowDown is the best way to do it. While you are right that the ShowDown does not have gas struts, it does compensate for up to 45 percent of the SUP's weight, which is the most of any assist for a SUP. I do recommend locking the ShowDown to your rack and protecting your...
view full answer... - Will Two Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carriers Work On a 2006 Honda Odyssey with Factory Roof RackThe best and really only option to carry two kayaks on a 2006 Honda Odyssey with factory roof rack would be to use a set of j-style carriers, the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier part # e98878 is what I recommend. In regards to load assist, you really just don't have any good options. The Yakima ShowDown Kayak won't work on a factory roof rack and you won't have enough room to fit two even if an aftermarket roof rack is used.
view full answer... - Best Way to Carry Two Kayaks on 2019 Mazda CX-5 With Flush Side RailsWe do have a solution for you, but for your 2019 Mazda CX-5, the issue isn't only actually the weight capacity of the roof, it is that there is no way to fit a combination of the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 with the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carrier # Y04081 (or two of either carrier) on any roof rack for your 2019 CX-5 because they take up far too much space on your crossbars. Additionally, there isn't enough space on roof rack crossbars for a '19 CX-5 to fit both a Hullavator/ShowDown...
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- How to Carry a Fishing Kayak on the Roof of a 2019 Toyota RAV4Yes you can substitute for longer bars on your 2019 Toyota RAV4. The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars 47" # TH711200 have a more factory look because they don't stick out too far. I attached a video below with this set on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 and you can see how they don't stick out too far. To go wider you will need to use the Thule Rapid Podium Feet # TH460R and the fit kit for your car # THKIT3177 The 47" bars are recommended but you can go wider as long as you don't extend past your mirrors....
view full answer... - How To Carry Two Kayaks On a 2018 Toyota Highlander with Factory Roof Rack and Have Load AssistI do have an option for you but there are two issues you are going to run into trying to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 or the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier part # Y04081. The first issues is that these are each over 40" long therefore you would not be able to fit two side by side and they both require there to be an overhang on the crossbars which the factory roof rack for a Toyota Highlander does not have. If you want to go with a trailer like the Malone...
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