Best Way to Transport 4 Kayaks on 2015 Chevy Traverse
Published 04/24/2020
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Thanks for the very informative answer. Not sure if I need to submit a follow-up question for this. I checked and the kayaks weigh about 36 pounds each, so a total of about 144 pounds. I also checked and our existing crossbars are about 42 inches from end to end. I am trying to attach a couple of pictures that show our current factory roof rack. Because the kayaks are under the weight limit, is there a roof rack solution that might work?
asked by: Martin
Expert Reply:
Without knowing the length of the crossbars and the weight of the kayaks, I would have some doubts that you're going to be able to carry 4 kayaks on the roof of a 2015 Chevy Traverse-but if you were going to do it the Thule Stacker # TH830 would be the way to go since they don't take up a ton of space. You're going to need roughly 50" (the Stacker takes up about 3" of bar space) of crossbar space to successfully do this. I would also recommend checking your owner's manual to find out the capacity of your factory roof rack to make sure the kayaks don't exceed it's safe working load.
A better solution if you have a trailer hitch on your 2015 Chevy Traverse would is set-up to carry 4 kayaks and a has 400-lbs capacity that would be more than enough for your kayaks.
If you need a trailer hitch, wiring and other towing parts, I've compiled a quick list for you below of what I would recommend:
Hitch: Draw-Tite # 75528
Wiring: # HM11141150
Ball Mount/Hitch Ball kit: # 989900
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William M.
4/24/2020
Thanks for the very informative answer. Not sure if I need to submit a follow-up question for this. I checked and the kayaks weigh about 36 pounds each, so a total of about 144 pounds. I also checked and our existing crossbars are about 42 inches from end to end. I am trying to attach a couple of pictures that show our current factory roof rack. Because the kayaks are under the weight limit, is there a roof rack solution that might work?