Will the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carrier Fit on Thule ProBars
Updated 04/16/2025 | Published 04/15/2025
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re: Yakima ShowDown kayak assist lifts 1 will they securely mount to a Thule ProBar? 2 I have a 47 spread between the left and right Thule roof rack mounts. Does that provide enough space so that I can mount a set of ShowDowns on both sides of the car using this rack, so that I can carry 2 kayaks using Yakima ShowDowns? I have 8 overhang from the outside of each mounting tower bracket. 69 Thule ProBar
asked by: Brett
Expert Reply:
Hey Brett, thanks for stopping by! It does look like the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs # Y04081 will fit the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars # TH713700!
The ShowDown only requires a 24" minimum crossbar spread, so with yours being 47" you'll be fine!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to drop a comment and let me know!
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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Brett
4/15/2025
Bryce, The 47" spread I was talking about was the distance between a single roof rack tower set, driver to passenger side, not the front to back spread. I am wondering if I can 2 sets of ShowDowns will fit on the car (Ford Mach-E) so that I can carry 2 kayaks, side by side. I have 8" overhangs on each side of each tower, and 47" between the towers, left side to right side.