Recommended Crossbars for a 2020 Honda Ridgeline w/ a Leer Cap and Thule Tracks

Updated 06/06/2025 | Published 06/04/2025

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Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Load Assist and Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

(125)

$260.95

Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks - 2 Sportz Aero Crossbars - Black - 59" Bars

(117)

$459.10

Question:

I have an oldetowne flint fishing kayak and an eddyline skylark recreational kayak. I am buying a leer truck cap for my 2020 Honda Ridgeline. I would like to use 2 malone waterwing racks with stingers. The truck cap is coming with thule tracks already installed. 1 Will the waterwings work? 2 What length cross bars will I need? Thank You

asked by: Kent J

Expert Reply:

Hey Kent, thanks for the information! Yes, the Malone SeaWing Kayak Roof Rack w/ Load Assist and Tie-Downs item # MPG113MD will indeed work for your kayaks. You will need to tilt your Oldetowne Flint fishing kayak when you mount it though. It looks to be a bit wider than the carrier.

For a set of crossbars and towers that will attach to the Thule tracks on your Leer truck cap, you'll want the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks - 2 Vortex Aero Crossbars item # Y02-490B-NT. These 59" crossbars are compatible with the Malone item # MPG113MD and are long enough to fit two. The pivoting bases allow for adjustment so you can make sure the crossbars are level. This kit has a 220 lbs capacity but you will want to check with Leer and go off of whatever capacity is lower.

If you have any additional questions, go ahead and click on the box below that says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks
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Kent

6/5/2025

Would The Yakima sweet rolls be a better option? Again I need 2 side by side. Thank you

Jerred H.

6/6/2025

@Kent I think they would. I prefer the assist function of the Yakima SweetRoll item # Y04074 over the Malone SeaWing item # MPG113MD. I think its far sturdier and easier to control without help. Your crossbars and kayaks are definitely setup to support two of them.