2021 Toyota RAV4 Roof Rack and SUP Carrier Recommendation with Load Assist

Published 01/25/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount

(118)

$899.95

Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS300, XS350, XS400, XS450, INTR, and INXR Roof Rack Feet

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$129.77

Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long and 54" Long - Qty 2

(332)

$251.95

Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long - Qty 2

(332)

$243.26

Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Qty 4

(211)

$219.94

Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(211)

$216.58

Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

(23)

$648.95

Question:

I do not currently have crossbars as I want to get an SUP carrier first. I am short and old female so i cannot lift it by myself. Will this work on a rav4 and do you sell crossbars this will work on?

asked by: Nancy S

Expert Reply:

I have the perfect solution for a lift assist so you can get your SUP on top of your 2021 Toyota RAV4. The cradles on the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 won't fit correctly with a SUP so for your application I recommend going with the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081 instead. The ShowDown will help with up to 30-45% of the weight of your SUP and it adjusts down at the side of the vehicle so it's easier to load your SUP.

For a roof rack we have a few options depending on if you have the flush rails or the raised rails on your roof. I really like the Inno roof rack systems because they are high quality yet still cost-effective. Here is what you will need for your 2021 RAV4 for each rail type:

Flush Rails
51" and 54" Inno Aero Crossbars - # INXB130-138
Inno Through Feet - # INXS350
Fit Kit - # IN33FR

Raised Rails
51" Inno Aero Crossbars - # INXB130-2
Inno Through Feet - # INXS150