Recommended 2 Kayak Carrier with Load Assist for 2008 Kia Sportage
Question:
what products will i require for the assisted carrier 2 kayaks
asked by: EGE B
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, however I checked with Thule and they state that the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist # TH898 you referenced is not compatible with your Kia Sportage. This vehicle's roof and factory side rails simply aren't strong enough to handle the weight and tension that this system will provide. There also will not be enough crossbar length on your Sportage to handle two of the units for both of your kayaks.
I instead recommend taking a look at the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S512 along with # RRS512X, which will convert the base system to a 2 kayak carrier. This is a really nice folding, j-style carrier that includes tie down straps to secure everything into place.
You can then add the Rhino-Rack Load Assist # RR-RUSL to help with loading the kayaks to the roof. This system features adjustable clamps that will attach to the roof rack crossbars and foam padding to protect the kayak and vehicle from scratches.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these products that you can check out.
Then for a roof rack that will work well with this system and your Kia Sportage, I recommend the Rhino Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack. This roof rack consists of # RRVA118B-2 for the two 46 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars and # RRSX100 for the SX Series Legs. This will give you a really nice, aerodynamic roof rack with a weight capacity of 165 pounds.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Rhino Rack
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Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Arms
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 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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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
more information >
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