Availability of Kayak Carrier for Thule Canyon XT
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 06/20/2025
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I have a Thule basket on my crossbars. Do you offer Kayak mounts that will attach to this basket. I don't want to take the basket off every time I use the Kayak. Thanks!
asked by: Jim C
Expert Reply:
Hey Jim; it looks like you have the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT. I'm sorry to say there are no kayak carriers or adapters that will allow you to mount a kayak carrier on the roof basket. If you have a lot of crossbar space you may be able to shift it to the side and mount a J-style carrier like the # e98878.
You can also switch to a basket like the Yakima OffGrid # Y07138 which has crossbars you can mount a kayak carrier on. Outside of that you're looking at removing it to carry the kayak or towing a small kayak trailer like # MAL53FR.
What kind of kayak do you have?
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- 150 lbs
- Medium Capacity
- Black
- Thule
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Robin H.
9/2/2025
Hey Jim, did you find a solution for mounting your kayak with the Thule basket? I'm asking because your experience could help others in a similar situation.