Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier Compatibility With Factory Crossbars On 2016 Jeep Cherokee

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I think the screw is about an inch too short. Please see pictures below, thanks!

asked by: Katherine

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Can you send me a picture of your Jeep's factory crossbars? Or if you can send the picture with the DownLoader on the bars showing how it doesn't fit. We haven't had the chance to install the carrier on a Cherokee yet so I'm not sure how well it fits on the factory bars.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Katherine

4/24/2018

I think the screw is about an inch too short. Please see pictures below, thanks!

Charles S.

4/30/2018

I've never seen factory bars like those. They're much larger than most crossbars on factory roof racks and are definitely too large for the DownLoader, part # MPG114MD. However, they appear that they have a T-slot. In which case you can likely use the Malone T-slot Mounting Kit, part # MPG8287, instead of the bolts that came with the DownLoader. I measured the piece of the kit that fits into the T-channel and it's 1 by 3/4 by 1/8 inches. This way you can compare it to the opening on your crossbars.

Answer 1

Malone AirFlow roof racks like #MPG215 can use their own T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 for Malone carriers or you can use another T-bolt fastener. I linked a photo showing a cross section of the AirFlow bar and the exact inside dimensions. I converted the…

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Answer 2

We've got exactly what you need! If you want standard J-Style cradles you can use the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier w/Tie-Downs #TH834 but you will need the Watersports Adapter #THXADAPT11 to fit this to the T-Tracks on your Adarac Pro ladder…

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Answer 3

The rubber strips in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack are supposed to accommodate the T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 by pressing them down. It may be a little tight but they were designed this way to help limit the amount of wind noise that is heard when the…

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Answer 4

The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs #MPG114MD is designed to fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars so it should fit the aero style crossbars on your 2014 Subaru Forester. The Malone AirFlow2 crossbars are…

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Answer 6

The Malone MegaWing Fishing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs #MPG207 will work well for both of those, especially for your Old Town Sportsman 120. More than likely two can fit, but that depends on your available space. The carrier is 27-1/2" long…

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Answer 7

The referenced Thule bolt is not the same as the Malone parts but I have what you need. Malone Aero Bars use their own style of T-Bolt Connectors sold in kits. Check out Malone #MPG915 for a 5/8ths inch bolts, or #MPG8287 for a 1-11/16" bolts. I…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 12

Hey Jason, whenever available I would recommend going with the channel attachment for roof rack accessories including the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 as its simpler stronger, and it's basically the future of most roof rack accessories as it…

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Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier Compatibility With Factory Crossbars On 2016 Jeep Cherokee

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