Best Way to Transport Heavy SUP & Kayaks on 2014 Kia Soul That has Factory Roof Rack
Question:
So sorry I recently asked a question about transporting a kayack and a sup on a factory roof rack for a 2014 kia soul. I looked up the weight capacity on the box and it says up to 165 lbs. Can I still transport both items on the crossbars or do you still suggest a trailer??
asked by: Michele M
Expert Reply:
So there is a way that is going to allow you to transport your kayaks and SUP with your 2014 Kia Soul, but the issue is the factory roof rack, so the only option is going to be a kayak trailer. There simply isn't any type of load assist that is going to work with your factory rack, and there's no way to carry 98 lbs of SUP/Kayak on a rack that has a 100 lb capacity - any carrier is going to overextend the rack. So your only option truly is a trailer, and here are the parts you'll need:
- Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24915
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118637
- Ball Mount # 3593 and 2" Hitch Ball # 19258
- Malone MicroSport Trailer # # MPG460G
- Thule DockGrip Kayak and SUP Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH895
- Swagman Contour Rooftop Kayak Carrier with Tie Downs # S65148
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Malone MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars - 800 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 2 Kayaks
- 20 Feet Long
- 800 lbs
- Extra Long Tongue
- 6-1/2W x 13L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
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Swagman Contour Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - 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
- Swagman
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Thule DockGrip Kayak and Paddle Board Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Michele M.
1/28/2020
So sorry I recently asked a question about transporting a kayack and a sup on a factory roof rack for a 2014 kia soul. I looked up the weight capacity on the box and it says up to 165 lbs. Can I still transport both items on the crossbars or do you still suggest a trailer??