Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2012 Ford Focus.
Question:
Need roof rack for 2012 Ford Focus to carry a kayak.
asked by: Mike F
Expert Reply:
We carry many roof rack and kayak carrier options for your 2012 Ford Focus. The roof rack that I recommend is the Yakima BasLine Tower roof rack that includes two 58 inch crossbars, # Y00409, the BaseClips, # Y06135 and # Y06105, the RoundBar Adapters # Y03536, and the BaseLine Towers, # Y28TR. This will provide you with two crossbars to mount your kayak or kayak carrier to.
I have attached a link to all of the roof rack options that will fit your vehicle for you to check out.
You can mount your kayak directly to the crossbars, but to prevent scratching your kayak, I recommend using a kayak carrier like the Yakima JayLow J-Style Kayak Carrier, # Y04073. This carrier supports your kayak with rubber pads to prevent scratching and includes straps and bow and stern tie-downs to secure your kayak to your vehicle.
I have also attached a link to all of our kayak carriers for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- Yakima
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 58" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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