Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendations for 78 lb Kayak on a 2013 Toyota Prius

Updated 06/08/2022 | Published 06/07/2022

Products Featured in This Question

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

(332)

$267.95

etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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$129.99

Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist - Clamp On - Side Loading - 90 lbs

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$154.39

Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet

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$115.97

Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

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$225.13

Question:

I need to carry a 78-pound 14-foot-long hard shell Kayak on my 2013 Prius 3. This means it is a regular Prius, not a C or a V. It has no plug. I want a rack that clamps on for freeway driving. What options do I have. I dont care if it is aero, as I will remove the rack when it is not being used, and they dont work well with a sloping roof anyway.

asked by: Gary V

Expert Reply:

I recommend picking up the Inno Aero roof rack because you'll get a quality rack without feeling the quality price point of a Thule or Yakima rack. The parts you'll need for your 2013 Toyota Prius are the following:

51" and 54" Aero Crossbars - # INXB130-138
Through Feet - # INXS250
Fit Kit - # INK865

If you don't already have a kayak carrier I recommend checking out the etrailer Carrier # e98878. This is a simple yet effective J-Style rack that has a 150 lb weight capacity and folds easily for storage. You can also pick up the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist # INA453 to help make loading your heavier kayak easier.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.