Easy Load Kayak Rack Options for a 2022 Kia Telluride for 2 Kayaks

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I am looking for a simple but stable carrying system for two kayaks 41 lbs each and 26inch at the beam on a 2022 Kia Telluride that has flush side bars. As retirees who are likely to get older with time, simpleinch loading is a priority. We also need to be able to easily take the roof system off when not in use. I would love to put two Thule Hullavator Pro carriers on, but after researching this I understand that is not possible due to roof width and roof weight capacity. Is that correct? If so, is it possible to put on one Hullavator and one of something else that is still reasonably easy, perhaps something like Item #Y04083-04082? Im also not sure how easy it is to get the Hullavator itself on and off, so all of this is based on novice speculation. Feel free to propose a better all-around solution. Im only concerned about ease of loading and stability on the roof, obviously within roof weight capacity. Cost is not an issue. Picture of car roof with flush side rails is attached. Thanks!

asked by: Michael S

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I have a couple different options for you. You are correct that you are not going to be able to get 2 kayaks on the roof of your 2022 Kia Telluride with the Thule Hullavator # TH898 because of space and weight. And honestly you will probably have a difficult time getting 1 kayak on a Hullavator and one on a different style of carrier. The Yakima Kayak Carrier # Y04083-04082 you mentioned would also be difficult because these style of carriers have the kayak lay flat and that takes up a lot more space. You will most likely need a J-style carrier to allow enough room on the roof of your Telluride.

The first option will be the roof style you asked about. You will need to start by getting a roof rack for your 2022 Kia Telluride. The 2022 Kia Telluride Roof Rack by Rhino Rack which consist of the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2 and the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RR94DY will provide you with the roof rack you need for the kayak carriers. You can then use the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL. This will provide you with a J-style carrier (will make it easier to fit 2 kayaks) and load assists. You would then need to add the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier # MPG114MD for your 2nd kayak and you can use the same Load Assists to load that kayak. These will either clamp onto the crossbars using the Universal Jawz brackets or you can add the Truck Rack T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers # MPG8287 (x2, 1 for each carrier) to mount the carrier in the channels of the crossbars. I have attached a video that shows how the load assists and these carriers work. These carrier also on weigh 12.2 lbs. each.

The other option would be to use a kayak trailer. This is going to be by far the easiest to load because you wouldn't be trying to load the kayaks at roof level. But you then have a trailer to deal with. The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer # MAL43FR will allow you to carry both kayaks laying flat. This trailer also has wiring for the lights on the trailer. Your Telluride would need a hitch and 4-way connector if you do not already have them. You can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e45ZR and the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # CU94FR to get the hitch and wiring. The Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534 would provide you with a ball mount kit to pull the trailer.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Roof with Flush Rails on a 2022 Kia Telluride
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The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver item #391KIATELL20 you were looking at would be a great option if you do not want to see the hitch at all when you're not using your Yakima EXO system. It has been confirmed to fit the 2023 Kia Telluride…

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Answer 2

To add a 2" hitch to your 2024 Kia Telluride, I recommend the Curt item #C13420. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a…

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Answer 3

That is a great question. The #C13420 is the Curt brand hitch, while the #e45ZR is our etrailer branded hitch which is also manufactured by Curt. The main difference is that the Curt brand hitch uses a gloss black powder coating, while our etrailer…

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Answer 4

Yes, it does! The Curt Hitch item #C13420 does fit the 2024 Kia Telluride. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs…

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Answer 5

While ideally, the flange would be flush against the frame, this does not look like anything out of the ordinary. These hitches are made of a mild flex steel and are designed to bend. Looking at the structure of this hitch, it is likely that we do…

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Answer 6

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 can certainly be installed onto a roof rack that is not Thule brand. To determine what size crossbars you need, you will want to measure from the center of one roof rail to the center of the next roof…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

Yeah, it is definitely a bit to sort through, so I think we can help you out with the right 4-way wiring harness for your 2024 Kia Telluride. We'll start with the easy one, which is if you want to hardwire a 4-way, the model of your Telluride…

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Answer 10

Both the Curt #C13382 and the etrailer #e98912 hitch are a 2" Class III hitch receiver that will provide a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs. You are correct, they are an identical hitch but our…

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Answer 11

Kia Tellurides are in our install shop all the time for hitch and wiring installs since Kia typically will not install them at the factory. Manufacturers use "tow package" as a buzz word to charge you more typically so you'll want to…

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Answer 12

Hello Dan, We can most definitely get you set up to use your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty brake controller in your 2022 Toyota Highlander. Since you were looking at the #ETBC7, I’m assuming your Highlander does not have the factory tow package. To equip…

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