Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendations for a 2013 Acura TL

Updated 12/17/2020 | Published 12/15/2020

Products Featured in This Question

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

(314)

$209.95

Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

(123)

$206.95

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

(886)

$71.95

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

(886)

$71.95

BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(88)

$274.95

Question:

What roof rack and accessories should I get for a 2013 Acura TL bare roof in order to carry a 10’ kayak? Thanks

asked by: Scott M

Expert Reply:

For your 2013 Acura TL, I recommend the Yakima CoreBar Roof Rack System. The bars themselves are part # Y00421. They are heavy-duty (made from steel) and quiet (aero-style). They'll be able to handle the weight of kayak with no problem. I've linked to a video review of these bars for you to look at.

The other parts needed for this system are:

BaseLine Towers - part # Y28TR
Two BaseClip Fit Kits - part # Y06162 and part # Y06181

For the kayak carrier, I recommend the Malone FoldAway-5, part # MAL38FR. This carrier will allow you to carry the kayak in three different configurations (j-style, vertical, and flat) depending on how you'd like to carry it. I've linked to a video review of this carrier as well.