Will the Yakima ShowDown Kayak Carrier Fit on Thule ProBars

Updated 04/16/2025 | Published 04/15/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

(23)

$648.95

Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 79" Long - Qty 2

(45)

$199.95

Question:

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!

expert reply by: Bryce D

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.

Bryce D.

4/16/2025

@Brett Hey Brett, the spread you're talking about does not really matter in this case, what matters is the front to back spread. Since you have such a wide spread in between your towers (left to right) you should easily be able to fit two sets of the ShowDown # Y04081 on your roof. The only thing I'd be weary about is the capacity. As long as your roof can handle it, and you have the space, which it sounds like you do, you'll be good!