Recommended Roof Rack and Load-Assist Kayak Carrier for 2019 Mazda CX-5
Question:
I have a Mazda CX-5 but it is too hard for me to lift a kayak on top. I don’t yet have racks or crossbars for it, either. What combo should I get so I can use a Thule assisted lift or a Yakima Sideshow, or some kind of Malone system. #borntokayak. Thanks! I am thinking of a Boreal Baltic, a 12 ft sea kayak, thermoformed as my 16 foot kayak is more than I need. PS. The version is the middle of the road one, not the super fancy one that opens the back gate automatically.
asked by: Kathy A
Expert Reply:
Lifting kayaks up onto the roof of a vehicle is definitely not something that anybody looks forward to, especially when your arms are burning and it's time to head home after leaving the water. My favorite lift-assist carrier to recommend is the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 because of its extremely sturdy design and efficient gas struts on the folding arms that do most of the work.
To install this carrier on your 2019 Mazda CX-5 (if the roof is completely free of any side rails or crossbars) you will need to add the Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack System. This system consists of # TH711420 for the two 53" Wingbar Crossbars in Black or # TH711400 for Silver, # TH710501 for the Evo Clamp Feet, and # TH145079 for the Fit Kit.
This is great roof rack that features sleek, aerodynamic crossbars that provide both a streamlined appearance and a really quiet ride during travel. The heavy-duty aluminum bars are lightweight but still offer a 220 pound weight capacity.
I have attached a couple of short video demonstrations on these products that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5079
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- 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
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