# 1
etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount
Ordered etrailer folding kayak j-rack to transport kayak on 2010 Toyota Rav4 with factory racks. After a lot of research, I opted for these to give them a shot, and glad I did. Aluminum frame, stainless steel bolts and nuts, rubber coated bracket, all straps for 1 kayak, easy to install. Took longer to unbox than place on rack. Folds down nicely. This rack makes it very easy to transport a kayak ( or 2 if you order extra straps). Very satisfied with this purchase and etrailer’s service.
Very fast. I appreciate the help in choosing a kayak rack that would work for both our Jeep and our RAV4.
# 2
Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading
The instructions were a little confusing. The use of MM was not something I was use to using in a product. I was able to find a ruler that measured in MM. I had to measure each bolt in order to find the correct set. Another concern is how each product was dependent on each other. This was not clear in the instructions. I feel that part of the problem was that the instructions were in multiple languages. This resulted in the English instructions being too brief.
2018 Ram 2500, wanted a way to travel with 2 sit on top kayaks, With my wife and i in our late 60's it was taking a LONG tome to get the kayaks on the roof of the bed cover. With these i can do it with a short stool. Also carrying the kayaks upside down keeps the top cleaner and stops the water from getting trapped in the kayak (and raining down on me when I unload them).
# 3
Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style, Post Style, or Saddle - 2 Kayaks or SUPs
Very adequate but a bit awkward to attach and load kayaks. Using with a low profile Rhino Rack, I was able to attach, load and carry 1-10’ and 1-12’ Eddyline kayak and travel over 1000 miles this past spring without incident.
This is a really well-made, quality product. The top surface feels somewhat squishy like it will provide cushioning to the board(s) held onto it or to the kayaks. It shipped very quickly from e-trailer and arrived in pristine condition. The layout and packaging is gorgeous as well. I do wish there was an option for over-packaging to conceal the contents but to their credit the delivery person did put it out of the line of sight on my porch. I would definitely buy from here again.
# 4
Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Side Loading
I'm happy with the Malone Downloader with TelosXL Load Assist. I wanted help loading my kayak onto my Toyota Rav4 since I go kayaking alone (and I am a small but strong 60 year old woman). The TelosXL definitely helps getting the kayak up to the J cradles. I still need a sturdy step stool to push it from the loader to the cradles. The things that I think could use some adjusting: on the TelosXL I found that the foot pedals can slip on asphalt. I cut some non-stick pads out that I take with me if I'm loading/unloading on asphalt (see picture that I am including). Also with the TelosXL the assembly guides are too far apart. When the assembly is extended to touch the ground, only one of the guides still has the extender in it. This makes it less stable. Malone might consider putting one more guide between the 2. As far as the Downloader goes, the tie down straps need to have the buckle completed covered to avoid dings on the car. Also, the bow/stern lines should include a ratcheting system. I ended up paying extra to get the Thule tie down straps and bow/stern lines because they are better.
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.
# 5
Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier - Canoe, Kayak, or 2 SUPs - Side Loading - Universal Mount
It works just like it was described. It locks tight, and the kayak does not move at all. I never have liked working with straps, now I won't have to.
Great substitution for the original lock rack. The only major difference is the arms. They are straight, and not bent like the OG lock racks are. They work great! I ordered the adjustable base (21" minimum) to match the other rack. These are great!
# 6
Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style or Post Style - Folding - 1 or 2 Kayaks
Set up and removal were very easy and install video was very helpful. Kayak feels very secure with bow and stern tie downs.
Carriers fit great on my 2018 rav4 crossbars. Shipping was very fast. Haven't had a chance to load my kayak but it seems like it will be easy.
# 7
Rhino-Rack Storage Rack for Kayak or Cargo Box - Wall Mount - Large - 176 lbs
Quality product and super easy to install! Well padded bars to protect items. The shipping came faster than expected. I am using this to hold a car roof top cargo box and it was a more cost effective solution than a lift system. Glad I found this product! I do wish it came with 2 storage straps instead of just 1.
# 8
Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading
Received all items ordered in one box, in excellent condition and in a timely manner. I just completed installation of the rack, the extension rack for an additional kayak and anchor strap locations on my 2009 RAV4, with Aero crossbars. No road test yet, but the rhino rack looks solid and fits well! Thanks again!
The Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier I ordered from etrailer was easily reviewed and ordered from their website and ALL communication relative to order confirmation and extreme detail included in their tracking was nothing short of phenomenal! The items were packaged with care and arrived intact. These fit our basic Lexus crossbars and is the perfect product for carrying our two (2) kayaks. My hat goes off to the great folks at etrailer -- It doesn't get any better than this!!!
# 9
Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Rear Loading
The Sweet Roll will not support my Old Town Topwater 10.6. The brackets spread out on the crossbar under the weight. This year I will try a Yakima Big Catch. The Sweet Roll works fine with our Old Town Loons.
# 10
Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading
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.
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 - 07/14/2020I'm happy with the Malone Downloader with TelosXL Load Assist. I wanted help loading my kayak onto my Toyota Rav4 since I go kayaking alone (and I am a small but strong 60 year old woman). The TelosXL definitely helps getting the kayak up to the J cradles. I still need a sturdy step stool to push it from the loader to the cradles. The things that I think could use some adjusting: on the TelosXL I found that the foot pedals can slip on asphalt. I cut some non-stick pads out that I take with me if I'm loading/unloading on asphalt (see picture that I am including). Also with the TelosXL the assembly guides are too far apart. When the assembly is extended to touch the ground, only one of the guides still has the extender in it. This makes it less stable. Malone might consider putting one more guide between the 2. As far as the Downloader goes, the tie down straps need to have the buckle completed covered to avoid dings on the car. Also, the bow/stern lines should include a ratcheting system. I ended up paying extra to get the Thule tie down straps and bow/stern lines because they are better.
# 11
Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount
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!
# 12
Malone FoldAway-J Kayak Carrier with Tie Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading
Kayak season won't start here until early June since all the lakes are frozen, so I won't know how the racks work until then. Thank you for your prompt shipping.
The carrier was easy enough to install. As my wife and I are in our 70s, even with a 2 step ladder it was difficult to get the kayaks onto the crossover SUV top. Even with both of us holding up the kayak we had trouble with the straps falling out of place while we were attempting to hold the kayak in place.
Roger - 01/15/2022Omg what great service! Customer service person I talked with was excellent and shipping was really fast.
# 13
Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof SUP or Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On
INSTALLED AND WORKS AWESOME,,THANK YOU,, I SELL AUTOMOTIVE TIRES AND SERVICE AND OWN MY OWN SHOP AND E-TRAILER HAS BEEN AN AWESOME PARTNER TO HAVE !!
All Rhino-Rack products were excellent. But I was afraid to tighten them up too much and risk breaking them on the tubular Darby single bar roof rack. They kept sliding outboard due to the downward pressure of the kayak. So I put a towel between the bottom of my lightly built kevlar kayak and the bar. The kayak wasn't held up by the Rhino brackets but was safely held from moving side to side, and the towel protected the bottom of the boat...10 hour road trip with some potholes, no damage.
Have only used it once for carrying my kayak. See my previous comment. Now my kayak sits comfortably in the Rhino-Rack cradles fastened to my floating dock. All is covered by a fitted tarp, so theres no water in the boat or sun damage to the boat or cradles. So easy and safe to launch and retrieve a lightly constructed kevlar boat!
David S - 10/04/2021# 14
Malone J-Pro2 Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed Arms - Side Loading
I had these welded to my trailer for a variety of reasons and this has worked outperfectly. Loading the kayaks is a breeze and no hassle with taking the J holders on and off. This was a great purchase!
I'm writing this review after one year of ownership. I bought two sets of these J-hooks alongside a Malone Airflow 2 roof rack for our 2009 Subaru Forester. I use them to haul a 10ft and 12ft kayak simultaneously. They've done an excellent job and have held up on both short 20-minute drives to local lakes as well as on 10-hour road trips. I'm very satisfied with the combination of the rack and these carries. My only complaint is that you also need to buy the "Aero Style Crossbar T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers" pack separately for each set of J-hooks. This part allows you to more securely fasten the hooks to your roof rack. I wouldn't have been comfortable taking kayaks on a road trip using the J-Pro2s without this extra ability to secure them down. I wish the two items came together instead of having to buy them separately. That said, they do the job exceptionally well, so it's not a dealbreaker in my eyes.
# 15
Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On
I bought these because I wanted to carry two kayaks flat on top of my car that has factory racks. Other solutions for two kayaks either required a wider bar on top, or J-style carriers. These worked great for my purposes and I was able to carry two sea kayaks easily. It was very easy to put together, and putting it on and off the car takes very little time. One thing that pleasantly surprised me is how stable the kayaks were. I thought that they would be wobbly because of the single connection point, but that wasn't the case at all. The rear loading clamp-on is very handy if you are by yourself and/or you have a tall vehicle. I used these on both a Subaru Impreza and a Toyota 4Runner. I was able to load the kayaks on top of a 4runner with the rear loading attachment by myself. When you have two people though, it is simpler to just lift the kayak on top of the car instead. If I was to do this again, I probably won't bother with the rear loading attachment since I never go kayaking just on my own. The one complaint I have is when I put the piece down on the floor of the garage, the screws pop out the rubber screw hole covers. This isn't a really big deal, and some glue can probably fix it. Still annoying though. I highly recommend these.
These carriers are still working really well. I found that Im not using the load assist as much any more. With two people, its just not necessary. Still nice to have for those solo trips though.
Serdar - 04/14/2022Review already sent on 8/19/2021. The "Wings" only just fit my Hobie Revolution 13. If the pressure points are not exactly right the wings distort the hull. I like the design of the carrier but I have yet to put it to the test. I do not like the hooks at the end of the ropes, they come off too easily. I replaced them with a Carabiner, much safer. My kayak weighs 70 lbs so my hope is that I can slide it off/on the roof more easily at the ramp. I like that the wings can be installed on one side of the roof, it makes it easier to thread the tie-downs and attach to the car without the rope being diagonal to the hood. I needed my bowline and my truckers hitch and my taught line hitch as well as my round turn and two half hitches to set up the bow and rear tie downs. I made a double tie down for the front with carabiners to go onto the metal loops underneath the car on each side. Of course you can use a flat tie-down with a cam buckle as well. Before this product I had the Hobie pads on my roof. They worked quite well and could be adjusted to support the kayak in the right place. They are not as easy as the sea wings I suspect when it comes to loading/unloading. I am hoping that the kayak will not shift on the sea wings during transport. That would result in the kayak hull getting distorted.
# 16
Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier w/Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Side Loading
I recently made a 4 hour trip home after picking up a new kayak while using the following equipment for the first time: Thule Xsporter Pro Truck Bed Ladder Rack, Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier w/Tie-Downs - J-Style, Thule Watersports Adapter for Aeroblade/Aeroblade Edge Bars and Thule Bow/Stern Tie-Downs. I'm impressed with the performance of all of those components.
these kayak racks work great and comes with all the needs and just bought my first kayak
Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby, and today we're taking a look at the Yakima JayLow J-Style kayak carrier here on our 2020 Chevy Spark. Now, this can be a great little way of getting either your single or double kayak up to wherever you guys want to go, as you are gonna have a nice little J-style mount. However, we can go ahead and put it in a vertical position and actually get two kayaks up on this guy. So that's gonna be a great little option for ourselves, of course.
etrailer Watersport Carriers Review - 2020 Toyota RAV4
Hey, everybody. Welcome etrailer.com. I'm Bobby. And today we're taking a look at the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier here on our 2020 Toyota RAV4. Now that's gonna be an excellent way of getting your kayak to your destination guys. You're gonna see a lot of those great features that you might see in more premium kayak carriers, but still not having to break the bank to get there.
etrailer Watersport Carriers Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Today, on our 2017 Toyota RAV4, we're gonna be taking a look at a really, really popular kayak rack. This one is the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier. This is one of my favorite J-style carriers, but also it's a very popular product on our website. So, don't just take my word for it. Even though I mess with all of the kayak carriers on our website. Also, people like you love it.
Rhino Rack Watersport Carriers Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Today, we have a 2017 Toyota RAV4. We're gonna be taking a look at a pretty popular kayak carrier. This is the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier. People really like this carrier, just because of the J-style design. It makes your loading and unloading of your kayak really, really easy. It leaves a very little footprint on your cross bars, so we have so much more room for more stuff.
Malone SaddleUp Pro Kayak Carrier Installation - 2017 Toyota RAV4
What's up, everybody It's Ajay with etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna be checking out the Malone Saddle Up Pro on our 2017, Toyota RAV4. So looking a little bit closer at them, when I said this saddle's stylish, I just wanna show you how. It kinda sits in these cradles on your roof nice and flat. Now these usually take up a little bit more space than another very popular roof kayak carrier, which would be a J style. So that one looks more like a J, and has the part that juts out.
Malone DownLoader J-Style Kayak Carrier Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at our Malone DownLoader J-style kayak carrier right here on our 2017 Toyota RAV4. So, the Malone DownLoader is a J-style kayak carrier, which allows you to carry your kayak right over there on your side. So, compared to saddle style kayak carriers, this gives you a little bit more room on your RAV4 to carry another kayak or other roof rack accessories. Now, this is, has a little special feature, which is that has a slight ramp at the end.
Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer, and today we'll be taking a look at our Malone SeaWing Kayak carrier with tie-downs here on our 2017 Toyota RAV4. This is a saddle style kayak carrier which is created or designed in a V shape. So this style of a kayak carrier is great for when you want to kind of take care of your kayak if you're not kind of comfortable with a J style kayak carrier where it sits on its side, or if you're a fan of the rear loading way of loading your kayak, and you want to use those load assist devices that help with that, this is a great partner for that. So this has a 75 pound weight capacity which is good for your slightly heavier kayaks. Since it is a saddle style, it holds it by the whole of your hull of your boat or your kayak.
Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Hey, everybody, welcome to each etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Lockrack adjustable extra large watersport carrier here today on our 2017 Toyota RAV4. Now, guys, this will be a nice little way, of course, of just giving yourself a carrier to get your kayak, your canoe, or a couple of standup paddleboards to wherever you want to go. Now, this is gonna be your extra large version here today, as you guys can see, quite a lengthy rack here today on both of these ends. So these guys are really where we're getting that extra large from. Now your adapters are gonna be your basic Lockrack adapters, of course, and they will have a few included with this purchase as well, which is great.
Rhino Rack Watersport Carriers Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today we're gonna take a look at our Rhino-Rack Nautic side loading and clamp-on kayak and stand-up paddleboard carrier here on our 2017 Toyota RAV4. So this is a saddle-style carrier. So compared to a J-style carrier, where your board or your kayak will be sitting on its side, here it is lying flat on your crossbars, or rather on the saddles. I personally like this if I wanna take care of my paddleboard, because then it is supported, it's kind of a custom fit around it, and I think it makes for a more comfortable ride for the board or for the kayak.
Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier Review - 2017 Toyota RAV4
What's up everybody. It's AJ with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna be checking out the Yakima JayLow on our 2017 Toyota RAV4. It's gonna be a J style kayak carrier, that's gonna enable you to carry your kayak up on the roof and it's a tool-free install. So it really makes it easy to install on your roof bars and get the kayak up there. Let's check it out.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2013 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2013 Toyota Rav4 well be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier with a two-board capacity, part number th810. Well begin our test fit by placing the front part of the carrier onto our front crossbar. Well bring the rubber-coated steel straps around the underside of the front crossbar and hook them back into the connection points. Well then turn the gray knobs to bring the straps up around tightly against the bar. Well now place the rear part of the carrier onto the rear load bar and again bring the rubber-coated steel straps around the underside of the load bar and hook them into the connection points. Well then turn the gray knobs to bring the straps up around tightly against the bar.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2011 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2011 Toyota Rav 4, we'll be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Stand Up Paddle Board Carrier with a two board capacity, part number TH810. With a factory roof rack system on our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing half of the carrier onto the front bar. We'll bring the rubber coated strap around the bar, fitting it back into the foot of the carrier, and then using the little hand knob to secure it in place. We'll repeat that process for the other side. We'll grab the other half of our carrier and place it onto our rear bar. It's important that we have both halves of our carrier lined up with each other when hauling our gear. Once we have it in place, we can repeat the same tightening process that we used at the front. We'll undo our straps and throw them over to the other side of the vehicle. We'll grab our paddle board and place it onto our carrier.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2008 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2008 Toyota RAV4, were going to be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Standup Paddleboard carrier, part number TH810. To mount the carrier to our vehicle, well take the first half and set it on top of our front crossbar. Well fit the straps around the bar, re-secure them to the head and use the hand knobs to tighten them down. With the front half secure, we can move on to the rear. Well take the second half of the carrier and place it on top of the rear bar. We want to make sure that the second half of the carrier lines up nicely with the first.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2003 Toyota RAV4
Today on our 2003 Toyota RAV4, were going to be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Standup Paddleboard carrier, part number TH810. Our RAV4 is equipped with a factory roof rack, so all we need to do is mount our SUP Taxi up on the factory crossbars. Well take the first half of our carrier and set it up on top of our front crossbar. Well wrap the speed link straps around the crossbar, secure them back to the head of the clamp, and use the wing knobs to tighten it down. Well just take the second half of the carrier, make sure that its lined up with the first and repeat the same tightening procedure. With that, our paddleboard carrier is installed on the roof rack and were ready to load up.
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