Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Swap out vehicles that you use to haul your boats and need a rack that's easy to attach to most roof bars
Park your car in a garage and would rather just fold down the rack instead of taking it off every time
Have other locking Yakima accessories and want the option to have all your accessories keyed alike
No, if you:
Have a hard time tuning out whistling wind noise, which can happen when the rack is folded
Transport 2 kayaks weighing over 55 lbs each
These J-style cradles let you transport 1 or 2 kayaks on your roof rack. Integrated ramps help you to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp to most crossbars without tools. 4 Tie-downs included. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Yakima. Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On part number Y04073 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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These J-style cradles let you transport 1 or 2 kayaks on your roof rack. Integrated ramps help you to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp to most crossbars without tools. 4 Tie-downs included.
Features:
2 Folding, J-style cradles let you transport your kayak on your roof rack crossbars
Kayak sits on its side to free up space on roof rack for additional gear
Great for sea, river, recreational, and most fishing kayaks
Upright arms with integrated cam levers stabilize your kayaks
Carry 1 kayak in the J-style position
Carry 2 kayaks in vertical position
Fold down when not in use
Built-in ramps make it easy to load your boat from the side of your vehicle
Padded bases and arms cushion your kayak and protect the hull from scuffs and scratches
Grooves in base padding help grip your boat
Tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs secure 1 kayak to your roof rack and to your vehicle
Additional straps (sold separately) required to secure a second boat
Simple, clamp-on installation on most crossbars - no tools required
Adapters included to keep saddles from sliding on round bars
Lockable with 2 Same Key System (SKS) cores (sold separately)
Lightweight aluminum with silver powder coat finish resists corrosion
Specs:
Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
Maximum crossbar dimensions: 3-1/2" x 1-11/16"
Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
Carrying capacity: 2 kayaks
Weight capacity:
1 Kayak: 80 lbs
2 Kayaks: 110 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty
Side-Loading, J-Style Carrier
This Yakima J-style kayak carrier can be adjusted to hold 1 or 2 boats on your roof rack. The space-saving design holds your boats on their sides to free up roof rack space, and built-in ramps make it easy to load from the side of your vehicle. The lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum rack includes tie-downs for securing 1 kayak. The padded cradles protect your kayaks during transport, and the upright arms fold down when you're not using the carrier.
Adjustable Upright Arms and Built-in Ramps
When you're ready to go on the road, lift your kayak up and onto these J-style cradles. The integrated ramps will help guide your boat as you load it from the side of your vehicle.
Each cradle has an integrated cam lever that allows you to adjust the upright arm. Simply release the lever, rotate the arm to the desired position, and close the lever. These levers allow you to move the upright arms from the J-style position to the vertical position, and they allow you to fold the arms down for storage when the carrier is not in use.
This carrier holds 1 kayak in the J-style position. To carry 2 kayaks, just move the upright arms from the J-style position into the vertical position. In this configuration, one kayak will rest directly on your crossbars.
Foam padding on the arms and rubber on the base helps to cushion your watercraft during transport and also protects the hull from scratches and scuffs. Grooves in the base help grip your boat.
Tie-Down Straps
Two nylon tie-downs are included to secure 1 kayak to your roof rack crossbars. Loop these straps through your crossbars, around the hull of your boat, and through the arms. The straps have cam buckles that let you tighten the straps and secure your boat. The cam buckles are rubber coated to prevent damage to your kayak or vehicle when you're using the straps.
Two bow/stern tie-down straps with stainless steel hooks let you anchor your boat to the front and rear of your vehicle. Tying down your boat's bow and stern helps to prevent the boat from shifting forward or backward during transport. And ratchet pulleys allow you to easily adjust the tension of the straps to ensure the boat is secure on your roof. A protective sleeve on each strap helps protect your bumper from scratches and friction damage.
You will need additional tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs (sold separately) to secure a second boat to your roof rack and to your vehicle.
Tool-Free Installation
The mounting clamps on these cradles fit most crossbar configurations without the adapters. To install, simply place the cradles on your crossbars and turn the integrated handles until the mounting clamps are tightly secured. If you have round crossbars, the included adapters will provide a secure fit, preventing the cradles from twisting or sliding on the bars.
Each cradle has a removable plug that you can replace with a Yakima Same Key System (SKS) core (sold separately) so you can lock the system to your roof rack. Yakima's SKS cores can be swapped out to make all your Yakima locks keyed alike.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (131 Customer Reviews)
These J-style cradles let you transport 1 or 2 kayaks on your roof rack. Integrated ramps help you to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp to most crossbars without tools. 4 Tie-downs included.
by: Mitch04/27/2022
The product seems great but I have not figured out how to get it safely attached to my bars. I have an Agricover Adarac on the bed of my truck and the crossbars are 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 inches square. I thought this would work well since it's for up to 3-1/2 x 1-11/16" crossbars, but it isn't secure on these. I'm going to try and figure out an alternate method for attachment though. Thule Hull-a-port Pro's are the perfect (mounting) solution but don't seem to be made any longer.1291090
The Thule Hull-a-port item # TH849000 Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount $349.95 is recommended with Adarac racks. Or you can get tie downs like item # A4000882 Aluminum Tie-Downs for Adarac Aluminum and Aluminum Pro Series Ladder Rack Utility Rails - Qty 4 $25.17 and load stops, item # A4000880 Load Stops for Adarac Truck Bed Ladder Rack Crossbars with Mounting Channels- Qty 2 $36.82, and use ratchet straps like item # EM34416 Erickson Re-Tractable Ratchet Straps w/ Push Button Releases - 2" x 10' - 1,100 lbs - Qty 2 $52.22. If you have a rack like the Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack item # A4001234 Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - 500 lbs $631.55 then you can use item # RRS520 Rhino-Rack Nautic Stack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Universal Mount $183.00 with the channel.
The Yakima JayLows are ready to go out the box and very easy to set up. They attached to our vehicle’s factory crossbars with ease and seemed secure on the road with little to no movement with kayaks attached. We haven’t tested them on the highway yet, but I’m confident that they’ll be fine as long as you strap the kayaks correctly and use tie downs. I’m extremely happy with the JayLows and I’m considering purchasing another set if we get a third kayak. I HIGHLY recommend that you watch the videos on setting up and securing kayaks on the racks prior to first use.1016070
The Yakima products are doing great. Just got home yesterday from a 18 day trip using them in Michigan's upper peninsula. Love them. Great products. Thanks again.1093010
Easy to install. On my first trip, they fell open instead of remaining upright in carrier position, it might have been an operator error. I like the idea of being able to use them for two kayaks, however, I have determined that this would be too much weight on one side of my factory roof crossbars. I do like they are sturdy and look better than standard J hooks. A bit on the pricey side unless you only have to buy one for the job of carrying more than 1 kayak. Easy to Secure to cross bars, nice that they fold down.1282190
by: Gary F08/05/2016
I really like these kayak racks. They come fully assembled, and they installed easily on the aero crossbars of the factory roof rack on my 2015 Toyota Tacoma. The "ramps" on the front really do help in loading the kayaks, because you don't have to lift the kayak up as high. I opted to get two sets for our two kayaks, rather than try to transport two with one set of racks, because it seemed like it would be much easier to load. I agree with some other reviewers that the directions are a little cryptic, but the installation process is pretty self-evident. I also agree that the provided S hooks are a bit small (I'm going to replace them with carabiners), but these are minor issues. Overall, the racks are very sturdy, and I like the fold down feature. I also got the locks (not available for many of the Thule racks) because it seems like a small investment to protect the larger investment. My wife and I took our kayaks to a lake today using the new racks, and had no problems loading, unloading, or tying them down. Loading is a two-person job, however, at least for us and our 12-foot boats on a pick-up truck. We carry a folding two-step stepladder to make the reach easier. These racks are well worth the cost, and I would certainly recommend them to my fellow kayakers. And great service from etrailer, as always.279975
The carriers are very versatile. We often use them to transport two kayaks. It's great that they fold down because that allows us to go in and out of our garage without removing the carriers.1423936
by: SJHughes12/23/2017
These work great. I went ahead and picked two sets for our two kayaks rather than try to wrestle two kayaks down to a single set. Comes with all needed straps, hooks, etc. Makes loading and unloading so simple. Being able to fold down the uprights when not in use is nice to reduce the clearance height of the overall vehicle for entering / exiting garages etc. The are a bit noisy with whistling sounds due to wind when in the empty and folded down position between 40 and 60 mph. This is well documented in other forums and reviews also. Not a deal killer, but loud enough to want to leave the sunroof closed. Note that the deflector shield does not help with this on my vehicle application.462349
Have used these primarily with one kayak on several occasions, though have used it for two once. Works well in both modes. Very solid product and secures your boat tightly with no movement. I feel confident at freeway speeds. High quality straps as well.1413417
by: Paul06/29/2018
These work great. Easy to install and the hold the kayak nicely.
Very happy with eTrailer service!528515
Careful if it is windy - We took our Kayaks up the 395 from Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe and back. On the way back we hit wind gusts from the side and it ripped the factory Jeep rails right out of the roof. Because of the straps provided from the boats to the front and rear bumper they did not blow off the car entirely. It seems like the boats on their edge just catches too much wind if it comes from the side. From now on we just put the boats basically flat on the Yakima racks and that seems to work well. You have to be careful when you tie them down but I think it would have saved a $3000 repair bill to fix our roof.
Paul - 06/29/2019
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by: Amanda05/05/2021
These make it easier for one person to load a kayak up on the roof by themselves. We have used them for a whole year and they are holding up well so far.1029549
Highly recommend etrailer.com. This is the second time I have used them for a product either for towing or roof racks and there service is excellent. Also they are always on the mark with regards to fit for the vehicle. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. Would highly recommend them.
I like the Yakima product I ordered and I think it looks great on the 4Runner. It was easy to install with the exception of one confusing piece of the instruction. It was not clear in the fit kit instruction manual what was being referred to adjust the spacing of the foot piece now attached to the bar (in Step 2 of installation). In addition to this etrailer video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhsOY7zvuE this etrailer video shows it better at about minute 1:50 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IZFFJnUWc4 That screw needs to be loosened and THEN the foot will slide easily in and out when it is pushed upon. I am pointing to it with a pen in the picture in my review. Hope that helps others avoid some frustration I had.
The bars along with the kayak carriers (Y04073) worked perfectly. Easy to install. The lock system (Y07208) keeps the carriers and the bars secure. The kayak carriers are easy to take off to reduce noise. The bars stay on all the time and are not noticeable noise-wise. We've taken several trips of 1000 miles or more and many local trips without any issues.781846
The bars along with the kayak carriers (Y04073) worked perfectly. Easy to install. The lock system (Y07208) keeps the carriers and the bars secure. The kayak carriers are easy to take off to reduce noise. The bars stay on all the time and are not noticeable noise-wise. We've taken several trips of 1000 miles or more and many local trips without any issues.781844
Great for one Kayak not good for a second kayak cross bars they are mounted on can dent a kayak. That’s why I bought this second one to protect my kayak.1323281
by: Paula06/18/2020
Easy to install. Cradles my kayaks securely. Superb value with timely shipping and delivery. My CRV is now ready for summer and transporting two kayaks!!817658
I'm very impressed, but not surprised, at the quality of another Yakima product. I've somewhat placed the cart before the horse as I've not yet received the kayak I recently ordered, however, by then I will have my JayLow installed on my existing Yakima cross bars & be good-to-go. I purchased this particular kayak carrier due to the side loading feature as well as the ability to fold it down, thus I can keep it installed while parking in my garage. That of course as long as the kayak is not on top as well!281675
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Tie-down straps permanently attached to the rounded top of the rack sure would be convenient.
Chris G - 08/09/2017
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by: Joseph08/17/2022
They broke after one use. Made poorly. We had a great experience with our first set of these but during the pandemic we have found that there was a drop off in quality1362412
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The Yakima brand is one of the higher quality options we carry so I am surprised to hear this. If you can let me know specifically what broke on these carrier I am happy to assist you. They do have a limited lifetime warranty.
-- Heather A - 08/25/2022
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by: Tracy 08/13/2022
Fantastic service and quick shipping. Etrailer never disappoints.1355748
by: Peter11/30/2022
Great Product!! 1476196
by: David04/19/2019
Fantastic addition for the kayak lover.
Super easy to install and looks slick too ??633350
I am using these for two kayaks. They were easy to mount and easily hold the kayaks as I had hoped.1284439
by: Paul R.04/17/2019
It whistles.
I would absolutely love this carrier if it didn't.
I have two of these each on my 2009 and 2013 Subaru Outbacks.
These carriers whistle like a bastard from 30 miles an hour up to 50 or 60, and loudly.
I regret buying them for that reason. I have had other carriers that don't whistle. When the boats are on they don't whistle, and I think I've gotten used to the sound whether in the lowered position or the up doesn't matter. The whistling honestly ruins my review. Other than that fact, I love the carriers. They are durable, cushioned for my carbon boats, the non skid rubber keeps them from moving around, the plastic angled slide makes it easy to slide the boats up into the cradle, the super simple fold down makes it easy to go through the car wash, and I bought the Yakima lock system which gives me peace of mind on my roof racks.
I am getting used to the sound and it doesn't register much any more, but I would choose something else next time, though these will probably last a long time for me.629629
by: William05/22/2019
the product was great but the roof rack, unfortunately, slid around due to the friction-only mounting on my Honda Fit. We almost lost our kayak due to that. But there was no problem with the yy04073644616
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I actually bought a new car, so this rack does not fit it. Im thinking of purchasing a suction cup type rack to avoid the difficulties with the friction type racks that kept sliding around.
Yes, you can use 2 J-style kayak carriers on your 48 inch long Thule crossbars. I recommend the Yakima JayLow, # Y04073. It is compatible with your Thule roof rack and has an 80 pound capacity. The center to center distance between the crossbars will have to be at least 24 inches to safely carry a kayak or kayaks. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you.
Also you will need to consult the vehicle owners manual and/or a relevant dealership for the roof weight capacity... view full answer...
Yes, the Yakima Jawlow Kayak Carrier part # Y04073 are a confirmed fit for the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack 59755 that you also referenced. view full answer...
I checked with Yakima and Thule and while they don't have a roof rack solution that's been test fit for a 2015 Dodge Durango with factory crossbars they do both fit their kayak carriers to the bars you have. The JayLow part # Y04073 is a confirmed fit and a great choice.
This rack will fit the factory crossbars of your vehicle and a single kayak. You can use two if you have more than one kayak and then when not in use you can fold the upper arm of the rack down. view full answer...
The Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier part # Y04073 is the only j-style kayak carrier we have confirmed to fit the factory crossbars on your 2014 Nissan Xterra.
However, with the Yakima JayLow you will not need to purchase two sets in order to carry two kayaks. If you take a look at the attached review video. If the arms are used in the vertical position you can easily carry two kayaks without having to purchase another set. view full answer...
Yakima doesn't have any adapters for any of their racks that were made 18 years ago to fit them onto elliptical shaped crossbars like what you have.
Best option would be to go with a new J-style carrier that fits the bar shape. For that we have the Yakima carrier # Y04073 which would work well. view full answer...
I checked with Yakima and the JayLow kayak rack part # Y04073 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2012 Chevy Equinox. The carrier wouldn't take up too much room either on your crossbars so you'd pretty easily be able to fit two of these carriers on your factory crossbars. view full answer...
As long as the kayaks are secured properly in a kayak carrier the closer spread you mentioned of around 25 inches would not be an issue. Also any of the other roof racks that fit your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are going to have the same closer spread.
The Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 is a fit for factory crossbars and would be a great solution. It's padded, can fold down when not in use, and easy to load. With one of these for each of your kayaks you'd be in great shape. view full answer...
Your best option is going to be a kayak carrier that can carry multiple kayaks on edge. For that we have the Thule Stacker part # TH830 which is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2018 Toyota Highlander and and can carry up to 4 kayaks on edge which will help you maximize your crossbar space.
I attached a review video for this carrier for you to check out as well. view full answer...
I checked with Yakima and they said that your HullRaiser does not have a Mighty Mounts solution for your Subaru Forester your best option will be an a new kayak carrier like the JayLow part # Y04073 which is a confirmed direct fit for your crossbars and is an upgrade from the Hullraiser. This has more padding and can fold down when not in use so it's a really great option!
I attached a review video for it for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Yes, the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier part # Y04073 will work with the factory crossbars on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The factory crossbars on your Ridgeline are pretty standard in regards to size and shape so you will not have many issues wit most roof rack carries like the JayLow which is an excellent choice. view full answer...
Yes, I checked with Yakima and the Yakima JayLow kayak carrier part # Y04073 that you mentioned is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2004 Toyota Highlander so you would not need to install any additional crossbars.
I looked up the weight of your 10.5 FT Persception Hook and it appears to be 51 lbs which would not be a problem for the JayLow as it has an 80 lb capacity. view full answer...
For a kayak carrier the fits factory crossbars like those of your 2004 Toyota 4Runner we have the Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 which can carry 2 kakaks very well. It's a J-style kayak carrier that can be locked into the vertical position to allow you to carry more than one easily. view full answer...
For the Thule roof rack you have installed on your 2014 Ford Explorer the Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 would be a fantastic option for a kayak carrier. It will fit the bars well and will carry your Pelecan Apex II tandem well too. view full answer...
Because kayaks are so long the wider the stance of the JayLow kayak carrier, # Y04073, the better the support will be for the kayaks. The minimum bar spread, measured from the center of one bar to the center of the other bar on your 2016 Buick Enclave, is 24 inches for the JayLow. So any spread of 24 inches of more will be sufficient. view full answer...
Some but not all J-Style kayak carriers have length restrictions. I did not see anything unusual about your Native Ultimate kayaks that would prevent them from being loaded on J-Style carriers.
What I recommend is the Yakima JayLow # Y04073 which can handle 2 kayaks with a combined weight of up to 110 pounds (please note the factory roof rack on your RAV4 is limited to 102.6 pounds). I have linked a video review of this carrier for you. Having one carrier for both kayaks will save you... view full answer...
Yes, there are numerous Yakima kayak carriers that will fit the factory roof rack on your 2018 Subaru Outback. I recommend the JayLow # Y04073 so that you will have 1 carrier for both kayaks. Provided that the combined weight of the kayaks does not exceed 110 pounds this carrier is a great option. I have linked a video review of it for you. If the combined weight of the kayaks is over 110 pounds then I recommend using 2.
The JayLow includes bow and stern tie downs as well. view full answer...
For the factory crossbars of your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta the Yakima JayLow part # Y04073 would be a great option. It's a J-style carrier like you said you were interested in that can fold down when not in use.
Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. view full answer...
I checked with Yakima and the JayLow Kayak Carrier # Y04073 will fit Whispbar roof rack crossbars. It will be a very tight fit though! I have included a link to a video review of the JayLow for you. view full answer...
I checked with Yakima and the JayLow part # Y04073 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Nissan Rogue with factory crossbars. When carrying 1 kayak this carrier has an 80 lb capacity. When carrying 2 kayaks it has a 110 lb capacity.
The final authority on the roof capacity of your Nissan Rogue is going to be with either the owners manual or with a Nissan dealer. view full answer...
Best option I think would be the Yakima JayLow # Y04073 which has the ability to carry 2 kayaks but also can carry 1 by itself really well as a J-style. It's also a fit for Thule crossbars.
In the video I attached you can see what I mean as both ways of loading kayaks are shown. view full answer...
The Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading Item # Y04073 is an excellent option to carrier up to 2 kayaks on your 2015 Toyota RAV4. If you bought the factory roof rack then the JayLow fits for sure. Otherwise the crossbars would need to be up to 3-1/2" x 1-11/16" and spaced at least 24 inches apart on center.
I have linked a video covering the JayLow for you. view full answer...
The Yakima Jaylow part # Y04073 would be a perfect fit for your application. It is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Toyota Highlander with factory crossbars and can carry up to 2 kayaks. With one kayak you can use it as a J-style kayak, or if you want to carry 2 you can adjust the back of the carrier to be vertical and then carry 2 stacked on their sides. view full answer...
Yes, I checked with Yakima just now and the JayLow part # Y04073 has been confirmed as a fit for the factory crossbars of your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited! view full answer...
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