Parts Needed to Carry 2 Kayaks on the Roof of a 2018 Toyota Prius

Published 09/26/2018

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Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

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$209.95

Malone QuickLash T-Style Hood Loops for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs - Qty 2

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$18.06

Yakima Bow/Stern Tie-Down Ropes w/ Ratchets and Strap Loops - 1/4" x 12' - 150 lbs - Qty 2

(36)

$48.95

Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

(155)

$238.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

(887)

$71.95

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2

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$71.95

Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 2)

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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

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Question:

I need to carry 2 kayaks on my 2018 prius. What all do i need?

asked by: Terry

Expert Reply:

To start, I recommend making sure the roof of your 2018 Toyota Prius can handle the weight of your kayaks. Depending on the type of kayak since some can be pretty heavy you could end up overloading your car. Once you've figured that out you're going to need a complete roof rack with crossbars. Along with a carrier to go on the crossbars to hold the kayaks.

The roof rack I recommend is the Yakima CoreBar system. You need the CoreBar crossbars, part # Y00421, the BaseLine towers, part # Y28TR, and two different BaseClip fit kits, parts # Y06123 and # Y06169. It's a good strong system that's still aerodynamic to reduce wind noise.

Then to carry the kayaks I recommend the JayLow, part # Y04073. It can be used to carry 2 kayaks up to 110 pounds total which is higher than most 2-boat carriers. It includes tie-downs for the first kayak but you'll need another for the second boat. Use part # Y04031. You can also add locks using part # Y07202.

Finally, I recommend adding the Malone QuickLash hood loops, part # MPG308. This makes finding a location for the tie-downs to connect easier.