Easiest Way To Load Two Kayaks on a 2011 Toyota Sienna
Question:
we are both short and not really strong enough to lift 2 kayaks onto the roof of our sienna is there a system that will assist us in getting the kayaks on and off easily
asked by: Paul Z
Expert Reply:
The best option I have for you to easily load two kayaks on top of your 2011 Toyota Sienna is going to be with the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs part # MPG114MD-351XL and the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part # MPG114MD. The reason that this is the best system for you is because it allows for one person, no matter their height or strength to easily load a kayak onto the roof of even the tallest vehicles.
When Malone was here for training I was able to try out the TelosXL Load Assist and I can confirm it's a really nice, easy to use system. I have attached a review video for you that shows how the TelosXL Load Assist works. The tie-downs that you need are all included for you. However, I do recommend using the Malone QuickLash T-Style Hood Loops for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs part # MPG308 unless you already have tie-downs on the front of your vehicle.
If you don't already have crossbars on your 2011 Toyota Sienna then I recommend using the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 which you can see installed on a vehicle similar to yours in the attached photo.
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 50" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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Malone QuickLash T-Style Hood Loops for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Anchors
- Loops
- Malone
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
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Jim J.
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Will this system work with a 2017 Chevy Equinox. It has the raised roof rails and I am going to order the factory crossbars.( The Malone Downloader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL load assist MPG114MD-351xl.