Roof Rack Options For Carrying 2 Kayaks Flat On A 2020 Subaru Impreza Naked Roof
Question:
Was wondering if you have a roof rack for my 2020 Subaru Impreza hatchback that is strong and wide enough to carry 2 kayaks laying flat, side by side? I included a picture of that description, although my car has a bare roof with no rails. Thanks
asked by: Hayden
Expert Reply:
For a roof rack that fits your 2020 Subaru Impreza Hatchback with a naked roof, I recommend going with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars 49". For black use # RRVA126B-2; you will also need Legs # RRRLKVA and Fit Kit # DK285.
For a carrier that will allow you to mount your kayaks flat on the crossbars I recommend the Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading Kayak Carrier # RR580. This carrier mounts into the T-slot channel on top of the Rhino-Rack Aero Crossbars which allows you to utilize the entire crossbar length. This kit is for one kayak, so you will need a quantity of two. Now keep in mind the crossbars are 49" long, so if your kayaks are no more than 24-1/2" wide each then it will work just fine.
If your kayaks are wider than 24-1/2" each, then I recommend going with a J-style carrier such as Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier # TH890000. This allows two kayaks to be installed on their side which is a great option for trying to save space on the crossbars. I attached several demonstration videos for you to check out.
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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Rhino-Rack Nautic 580 Side Loading Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Compass Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Clamp On
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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