Carrying a Kayak with a 2016 Kia Soul that Has a Panoramic Sunroof
Question:
Hello ~ I just purchased a 2016 Kia Soul with a Panoramic Sunroof. I really want to be able to carry my kayak with this car. Is there a Rack that will work with the sunroof - or is there another solution you could recommend to me?
asked by: Roxanna
Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you, however we do not offer a roof rack for your 2016 Kia Soul that will fit with the panoramic sunroof.
Another option is to add a trailer hitch receiver, like the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame # 24915, a ball mount # 3593, and hitch ball # 63845. You may need a ball mount with a larger rise than that so I've linked our most popular fits for your Soul.
This will give you ability to tow a trailer like the Yakima Rack and Roll # Y08106. The Rand and Roll is basically a pull-behind roof rack with 66 inch cross bars.
Then you'll need a kayak carrier such as the SportRack J-Style # SR5511 which will mount onto the round bars of the Rack and Roll.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66"
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 5 Kayaks
- 17 Feet Long
- 250 lbs
- 5-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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