Recommended Roof Rack for 2009 Lexus GS 350 to Carry One Kayak
Question:
I am looking for a roof rack for my 2009 Lexus GS350 that is capable of carrying a Kayak. I see there are a few options available from Rhino Rack but wanted to see if there were any specific recommendations. I do have a 1.25inch hitch on the car and was curious if etrailer sells a hitch mounted load extended that I can use? Thanks in advance for any guidance you can lend!!
asked by: Ed R
Expert Reply:
The roof rack I suggest for your 2009 Lexus GS 350 is the Rhino-Rack Vortex. You'll need:
46 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2 (black) or # RRVA118S-2 (silver)
2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA
Fit Kit # DK204
These are great aerodynamic bars that include plastic lock cores. You can upgrade to metal locks if you'd like, # RRVA-LEC4.
We don't have any load extenders that will fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver but to carry the kayak I suggest the Rhino-Rack Nautic # RR571. These saddles will fit onto the Vortex bars and hold the kayak. Bow and stern tie-downs are included.
To make it easier to anchor the tie-down straps you might like # RRRBAS.
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Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Anchor Strap - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Anchors
- Straps
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- End Caps
- Locks
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 46 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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