Recommended Roof Rack and Canoe Carrier for 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

Updated 09/26/2017 | Published 09/25/2017

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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5043

(477)

$159.95

Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

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$264.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1275)

$279.95

Thule Portage Canoe Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading

(44)

$229.95

Thule Xadapt12 Watersports Adapter for AeroBlade, AeroBlade Edge or WingBar Evo Crossbars

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$39.95

Question:

This is my question I have a 2017 Honda Civic 4 door hatchback I would like to put a roof rack on it by thule to use for a canoe will it hold the canoe and not Dent the top of the roof

asked by: Fredo M

Expert Reply:

Starting with the roof rack itself, I highly recommend the Thule WingBar Evo for your 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. This system consists of # TH711400 for the two 53 inch WingBar Crossbars, # TH710501 for the Clamp Feet, and # TH145043 for the Fit Kit. This will provide you with an extremely aerodynamic roof rack system with a weight capacity of 165 pounds.

Then for a canoe carrier, I recommend looking at the Thule Portage Canoe Carrier # TH819. These universal-mount gunwale brackets provide an easy solution for transporting your canoe on the roof rack crossbars. The 4 brackets with padded bases will support the canoe on your vehicle's roof and the included load straps with padded buckles will secure the canoe into place. You can add the Thule Xadapt12 # THXADAPT12 to allow you to mount the Thule Portage directly in the channels of the AeroBlade load bars.

I have attached the installation details and a short video demonstration on this system for you to check out.