Recommended Crossbars for Carrying Kayaks on 2004 Kia Sorento
Updated 06/05/2020 | Published 04/09/2020
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Hi, I have a 2004 kia Sorento with factory install roof rack. I recently purchase 2 kayaks that side by side are 69inch with a combine weight of 130lb. I need a wider crossbar than the one I currently have in the car. what do you have that can help ?
asked by: Lucas C
Expert Reply:
The longest crossbars available for your Sorento are 58 inches long, but if you used a carrier like the # e98878 that carried the kayaks on their sides you'd be able to fit both on your roof. You'd need two carriers, but each has plenty of capacity to handle the 65 lb weight of each kayak.
Since your crossbars won't extend past the rails they attach to, you would need a longer crossbar. I'd recommend # MPG216 from Malone, which are 58 inches long, have a 165 lb capacity and would work well with the carriers I recommended. The carriers also include straps for securing the kayaks to the carrier and bow/stern tie-downs.
I've linked to product description videos for the carriers and the crossbars I recommended.
Kristin
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