Recommended Roof Rack For A 2014 Subaru Outback Hauling Two 31" Wide Kayaks

Updated 06/24/2024 | Published 06/16/2024

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LockRack Series-X Universal Adjustable Watersport Carrier - Side Loading - Universal Mount

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$297.69

LockRack Series-X Universal Watersport Carrier - Saddle Style - Channel Mount

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$279.06

Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 68" Long - Qty 2

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$318.95

HD Bar Adapter for Yakima Streamline Towers - Qty 4

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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

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Yakima TimberLine Roof Rack for Raised Rails - HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

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Question:

Hi, I have a 2014 Subaru Outback. I need to haul 2 kayaks. Obviously I need to have 2 LockRacks to do that. Will that application work on my car and what would I need to purchase to make that happen? Kayaks are 31”. Thank you! Trying to go strapless. Erik

asked by: Erik F

Expert Reply:

Hey Erik,

With two 31" wide kayaks you'll have to go pretty wide on the crossbars to have enough length to accommodate both. I recommend the following roof rack components:

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR
HD Bar SL Adapter # Y03541
Yakima HD Crossbars - 68" Long # Y01158

I'd then switch from the clamp-mount LockRack carrier # LR24VR to the channel-mount version # LR88FR. This would allow you to mount the carriers into the track on top of the crossbars for a super easy installation or removal. This would also allow you to lock the carriers into the crossbars to help deter theft.