Recommended Roof Rack for 2011 Lexus ES350 and Porta-Bote Portable Folding Boat
Question:
I need to transport a 12 ft porta-bote folded on top of a 2011 Lexus ES350. The folded boat is 12.5 ft long, 2ft wide and approx 6 inches thick folded and weighs 70 lb. What would you recommend?
asked by: Gary R
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 12.5 foot long Porta-bote weighing 70 lbs, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Roof rack consisting of:
Vortex Aero Crossbars - Qty 2 # RRVA118B-2
2500 Series Legs - Qty 4 # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit # DK234
Metal Lock Cores # RRVA-LEC4
Then for your carrier, I recommend the Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs for Crossbars - Universal - 21-1/2" Long - Qty 2 # RRRWP03. This will allow you to secure your porta-bote to your crossbars.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- 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 Crossbar Pads w/ Tie-Downs - Universal - 21-1/2" Long - Qty 2
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Crossbar Pads
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Side Loading
- Hook-and-Loop Mount
- No Load Assist
- 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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