Canoe Carrier Recommendation for 2017 Honda CR-V with Factory Crossbars
Question:
The factory racks on my 2017 Honda CRV are only 37inch and 34.5inch wide, while my canoe is 35.5inch across the gunwales at the widest point. That doesnt provide enough room for me to mount these Yakima carriers so that the canoe will fit within the mounts. If the purpose of the mounts is to resist side-to-side movement, can the mounts be positioned to sit inside the gunwales and still work properly? Thanks.
asked by: Robert S
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but I can't recommend you use the Yakima KeelOver part # Y04069 backwards. Instead you'd want to use Swagman Exo Aero # S65145 which installs on the bars and then allows you to carry the canoe right side up and would prevent the width issues you mentioned. I attached a picture of it used to carry a kayak but it would work with a canoe in the same way.
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Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
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- Aero Bars
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Yakima KeelOver Canoe Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Gunwale Brackets
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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