Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Toyota 4Runner

Updated 04/07/2025 | Published 04/05/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver

(1701)

$233.95

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

(219)

$129.99

Question:

i have a 2018 4runner TRD Pro, im trying to come up with a roof rack solution for 3 kayaks.... im looking at the malone aero2 rack 58, im thinking mount two j-hooks on the OUTSIDE of the rack on the overhang on both sides..... so 2 kayaks on the outside j-hooks and 1 flat in the middle... ideas?

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

Hey Jason, a longer crossbar roof rack like the Malone part # MPG216 that you referenced would be the way to go for carrying 3 kayaks on the roof of your 2018 Toyota 4Runner. Since crossbar space will still be a bit of a premium I think I would go with all J-style kayak carriers like the etrailer part # e98878 since that would save bar space. This is a folding carrier which means you could fold down the rack flat so that you could get your kayak over the outside edge carrier and set it on the middle carrier.

expert reply by: Jameson C