Recommended Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier with Load Assist for 2017 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Toyota Highlander LTD 2017. Has what appears to be a fixed point for installation. There is not currently a roof rack on the vehicle. Im thinking at least a 60inch wide bar. Load assist would be nice. But saddles are OK, also. Im ready to purchase. Need to confirm fit and compatibility. Looks like you have the racks but not the carriers. Help.
asked by: Rick
Helpful Expert Reply:
We've definitely got what you're looking for, from the roof rack to the load assist kayak carrier.
For the roof rack, I recommend using the Rhino Rack Roof Rack kit that uses parts # RRVA150S-2 (59" bars), # RRRCL4, # RRRCP31-BK. This rack would give you 59" bars, which is the next biggest size available after 54" and I would be concerned that going up to the 65" long bars would put too much of the bars outside of your flush mounted side rails and create issues with weight distribution/center of gravity. This kit will mount in the fixed mounting points on your flush rails and I really like Rhino Rack products since they're just as high quality as some of the big names and you get them at a better price.
For the kayak carriers, I recommend using the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL, which is a J-style carrier that helps reduce the amount of space the boats take up on the roof; this is especially important when carrying more than one boat. This kit also comes with the TelosXL Load Assist system that will help you get your boats onto the roof. Since this only comes with one set of J-style carriers, you'll want to add another Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading # MPG114MD to allow you to carry a second boat; the TelosXL can be used on either side of the vehicle, so you'll just swap that from side to side when loading or unloading.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to have a look at and see how easy they are to install and use.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
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RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Rhino Rack
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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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