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Recommended Kayak Carrier for 2020 Mazda CX-5  

Updated 05/30/2023 | Published 05/26/2023



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2020 Mazda, CX five touring. I’m interested in a hitch mount kayak carrier. I have two kayaks weighing close to 50 pounds each. What parts would you recommend to accomplish? Thanks!

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Expert Reply:

The only hitch mounted option wouldn't be an actual carrier, but a support like the Malone Axis # MAL32VR. This would require the installation of a trailer hitch like the # 76138 you looked at.

More than likely you won't need this to mount your kayaks on your 2020 Mazda CX-5. Your kayaks will fit completely on a roof rack with a kayak carrier like the one seen in the picture below unless they are incredibly long. If that is the case, then by all means you could add the # MAL32VR to help stabilize and support them.

One way or another you will need a roof rack of you don't have one. I recommend the Yakima JetStream with the 50" crossbars # Y00425. You will also need the following to complete the rack:

For a naked roof

-BaseLine Towers # Y28TR

-BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06130

-BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06154

For flush mounted rails

-SightLine Towers # Y64AR

-SightClip Fit Kit # Y39AR

Both of these have the option to add the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204 for added security.

For a kayak carrier I recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack # MPG114MD. This is a J-style carrier that gives you the option of adding a load assist like the # MPG351XL. You would be able to fit two of these on the roof rack and they can handle your 50 lb kayaks.

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Kayak and Carrier Mounted on 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Kayak and Carrier Mounted on 2020 Mazda CX-5.
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