Roof Rack and Kayak Load Assist Recommendation for 2011 Chevy Equinox with Raised Side Rails
Question:
There is a solution for you, but the issue with the BoatLoader EVO the crossbar spread as well as its 80 lb weight capacity, which is less than your 87 lb fishing kayak. Instead, for your 2011 Chevy Equinox with raised side rails I recommend the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack, which will give your Equinox a very functional, durable rack that will allow you to use a load assist. This roof rack uses aero bars and consists of: - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 (Black) OR # RRVA126S-2 (Silver) - Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100 With this rack you can use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL which has a capacity of 132 lbs which is more than enough for your fishing kayak and because it clamps onto a single bar, there is no limitations for crossbar spacing. You would then be able to mount your kayak onto a carrier such as the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 which has a 99 lb weight capacity and comes with tie-down straps. I have added links to video reviews of the roof rack, kayak carrier and load assist for you to check out as well.
asked by: Daniel L
Expert Reply:
There is a solution for you, but the issue with the BoatLoader EVO the crossbar spread as well as its 80 lb weight capacity, which is less than your 87 lb fishing kayak.
Instead, for your 2011 Chevy Equinox with raised side rails I recommend the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack, which will give your Equinox a very functional, durable rack that will allow you to use a load assist. This roof rack uses aero bars and consists of:
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2
- Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100
With this rack you can use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL which has a capacity of 132 lbs which is more than enough for your fishing kayak and because it clamps onto a single bar, there is no limitations for crossbar spacing. You would then be able to mount your kayak onto a carrier such as the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 which has a 99 lb weight capacity and comes with tie-down straps.
I have added links to video reviews of the roof rack, kayak carrier and load assist for you to check out as well.
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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
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- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Black
- Yakima
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Malone Deluxe Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Foam Block Style - 18" Long
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- Roof Mount Carrier
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- Malone
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Daniel L.
2/6/2019
There is a solution for you, but the issue with the BoatLoader EVO the crossbar spread as well as its 80 lb weight capacity, which is less than your 87 lb fishing kayak. Instead, for your 2011 Chevy Equinox with raised side rails I recommend the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack, which will give your Equinox a very functional, durable rack that will allow you to use a load assist. This roof rack uses aero bars and consists of: - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 (Black) OR # RRVA126S-2 (Silver) - Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100 With this rack you can use the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL which has a capacity of 132 lbs which is more than enough for your fishing kayak and because it clamps onto a single bar, there is no limitations for crossbar spacing. You would then be able to mount your kayak onto a carrier such as the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 which has a 99 lb weight capacity and comes with tie-down straps. I have added links to video reviews of the roof rack, kayak carrier and load assist for you to check out as well.