Two Load-Assist Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2015 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
I want to carry two 36 pound kayaks on my Jeep Cherokee. Each Kayak is 29inch wide at the beam. Can this be accomplished and what length cross bars would be needed?
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
Each Hullavator requires 28.5-inches of space on the crossbars. So you would need 57" long crossbars with 4-8 inches of crossbar overhang on each side. That can be accomplished with the Yakima Jetstream 60" Roof Rack System with part numbers # Y00426 and # Y33TR.
Your 2015 Jeep Cherokee has a load capacity of 150 lbs with a roof rack according to the Owner's Manual. The Thule Hullavator Kayak Carriers # TH898 weigh 40-lbs each by themselves plus your 72 lbs worth of kayak would be a total of 152 lbs. That means, unfortunately, a two Hullavator set-up would be too heavy for your Jeep Cherokee.
Another option which is not as fancy as the Hullavator, but could still work, is the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL. You'll need to get another DownLoader # MPG114MD for your second kayak and the telos lift can be moved to each side of your vehicle.
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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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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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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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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