Recommended Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for Easy Loading
Question:
Have two cars and two kayaks. The cars are a 2019 Honda Pilot and a 2020 4Runner. The Kayaks are 10 feet long and 34 inches wide at the widest spot. I am the only able body, at this time, in my house to get them up on top of either car. What type of roof rack would you recommend?
asked by: Ryan H
Expert Reply:
For your 2020 Toyota 4Runner, I recommend the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRSX100 and the Vortex bars # RRVA137B-2.
Then since you are the only one loading, I recommend the Thule Hullavator # TH898. This will allow you to have assistance in lifting a kayak. Unfortunately you can only lift one with this system so I recommend the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding # e98878 which will allow you to easily transfer from the one to the other carrier when carrying two.
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
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- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
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- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
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etrailer Rubber Hitch Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - Qty 1
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