Inexpensive Way To Carry Two Kayaks on a 2014 GMC Acadia
Question:
Tell me a reasonable set up that gets me the left to right bars and attachments to carry 2 kayaks. I see many bars that will fit my Acadia but I don’t know which attachments fit each model of bars.
asked by: Ezra S
Helpful Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have raised side rails on your 2014 GMC Acadia and need a set of crossbars as well as a compatible kayak carrier. If that is the case then for a set of crossbars, there are few better options than the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 with price in mind. This system has tracks for use with channel mounted accessories as well as aero shaped bars for the least wind resistance. It also comes with locks.
For a kayak carrier to haul two kayaks, you will want to use a j-style option because of the limited space you will have and the j-style is the easiest to use. For this, I recommend use two sets of the Malone J-Pro2 Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part # MPG117MD. This kit comes with all the tie-downs you need so you will be ready to hit the road once you get setup.
I have attached an install photo and video on the roof rack for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone J-Pro2 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed Arms - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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