Options For Hauling Bikes And Kayaks On A 2024 Subaru Impreza

Updated 09/21/2023 | Published 09/20/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(80)

$183.27

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

(219)

$129.99

Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(892)

$199.99

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

(123)

$200.69

Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4

(911)

$149.95

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

(602)

$269.95

BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(88)

$274.95

Question:

Looking to be able to take both my kayaks and bikes with me on a trip and need a way to carry both with my Impreza. What are my options?

asked by: Leon

Expert Reply:

To haul both kayaks and bikes on your 2024 Subaru Impreza you'll need a roof rack and trailer hitch/bike rack. Starting with the trailer hitch, if you don't currently have one then I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11465. This hitch has a 200lb tongue weight capacity and 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. A bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Destination # HLY94FR could be used to haul your bikes, as long as your bikes weigh less 35lbs or less. If you could provide more info on your bikes I'd be happy to recommend an option that better suits your needs.

For the roof rack we currently only have a fit for a naked roof. If you have no rails that run front to back on your Impreza then you'll need the following components:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 # Y00425
BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # Y28TR
Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4 # Y00248

Once the rack is installed you can then use some single-kayak carriers like the etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # e98878 or multi-kayak carrier like the Malone FoldAway-5 # MAL38FR.