2016 Honda Pilot Factory Rack Compatibility With Thule Force XL And Kayak Carrier

Published 06/07/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

(162)

$248.95

Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On

(66)

$229.95

Yakima BigStack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On

(18)

$198.95

Question:

Does the Yakima Big Stack have a smaller footprint than the Thule Stacker and can you lock the Thule Stacker to your vehicle?

asked by: James W

Helpful Expert Reply:

The width of your factory rack crossbars is less than 46 1/8" for the front bar and 43 3/4" for the rear bar. Your Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black AeroSkin, part # TH6358B, is 33 3/4" wide. This leaves you with less than a foot of usable space at the rear of your vehicle. A j-style carrier that we sell that is set to 90 degrees is designed to carry to kayaks, one on each side. Your rack configuration will not work with this j-style carrier. Your only option, beside getting an aftermarket rack, is carrying your kayak with a stacker, but only using one side while your box is mounted on the vehicle.

I recommend the Thule The Stacker - Rooftop Multi-Kayak Carrier, part # TH830. You can carry one kayak on the roof of your car, provided it is 10' or longer. It comes with cam straps to secure the boat to the stacker and your roof rack and bow and stern straps.

I have included product review links and a video review link below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

James

6/7/2021

Does the Yakima Big Stack have a smaller footprint than the Thule Stacker and can you lock the Thule Stacker to your vehicle?

Mark S.

6/7/2021

The Yakima BigStack Roof Mounted 2 Kayak Carrier, part # Y04041, has a similar footprint than the Thule The Stacker - Rooftop Multi-Kayak Carrier. Yakima BigStack - L 6.00 in x W 5.00 in x H 22.00 in Thule The Stacker - L 5 in x W 5 in x H 20 in. The Yakima BigStack is able to lock to your crossbars while the Thule The Stacker does not. I have included a product description link and a video review link below.