Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2017 Honda Pilot

Updated 05/02/2018 | Published 05/01/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof

(3358)

$139.99

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(8970)

$247.83

Question:

I have a kayak carrier question. I want to add a Rhino rack rs 2500 to my 2016 Honda Pilot bare roof. I need to carry two long, fairly narrow sea kayaks on it 16-17.5 ft long, 22” wide hulls, 50-55 pounds each. Can those bars accommodate 2 sets of rear-loading saddles like the Rhino 581 nautic? If I have to use side-loading carriers, like the Rhino folding j-style carriers, would one j-carrier with the extension arm suffice for these two boats, or would I need two separate j-carriers? And would two of those fit on the Honda roof with these bars?

asked by: Rob

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Honda Pilot with a naked roof the correct Rhino Rack RS2500 kit you need is the part # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK444. These bars are 54 inches long so you'd easily be able to install two sets of the Rhino Rack Nautic 581 kit part # RR581.

expert reply by: Jameson C