Parts Needed to Carry 2 Kayaks on Roof of 2016 Mazda CX-5
Question:
From reading on your website it looked like the Rola GTX 59767 recommended. Now what are my best options for carrying 2 10 ft kayaks securely, safely. What are your recommendations: My CX-5 has a naked roof - no rails.
asked by: Ric B
Expert Reply:
The Rola 59767 Sport Series roof rack you'd looked at would make a fine choice, if the combined weight of your kayaks is 100 lbs or less.
If both kayaks combined weigh more than 100 lbs, you'd need to go a different rout as far as a roof rack goes. I'd recommend a Rhino Rack roof rack consisting of the following parts:
-54 inch Vortex Aero crossbars, part # RRVA118B-2
-Roof Rack Legs, part # RRRLKVA
-Vehicle Specific Clamp Kit, part # DK289
For a Kayak Carrier, I'd recommend the etrailer brand J-style carrier, part # e98878. You'll need two of them, but the etrailer kayak carrier is tough, will be fully compatible with your crossbars and will include all the straps to secure the kayak to the carrier as well as the bow/stern tie downs. Anchor straps are even included, to prevent the metal hooks on the tie downs from scratching the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
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- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
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- 46 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
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