Recommended Roof Rack For A 2022 Honda CR-V To Carry 2 Kayaks

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Hi, I recently purchased a 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid and am looking to install 2 kayaks to and from the beach. I have seen trailers that are designed to do this, but really don't want to go through all the hassle of storage and registration and putting a hitch and wiring on and all that. I have seen quite a few roof racks that look like better options for me, but it was a bit overwhelming. Looking for recommendations for the full roof rack and a way to put the kayaks up there as well. Would prefer something better than the foam pad things that I've seen people use. Side note: from all the pictures and descriptions of things I've seen, I do have the "Naked Roof" as there are no rails on the roof.

asked by: Mike A

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We definitely have a roof rack available for your 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid. With your vehicle having a naked roof, it will not cause any issues either.

With that being said, the Rhino Rack Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Bar - Aero Roof Rack will be an excellent option for your vehicle. You will first need the DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs # DK284, which is specific to your CR-V and will clamp into the door jambs. This will allow the 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA to secure to you naked roof. From here, you will need the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA137B-2 which will complete the roof rack set up. The 54" long bars offer a good amount of space and are also rated to carry up to 165 pounds. It should be noted that this may or may not be more than the actual vehicle is rated for, however, and should be verified in your owner's manual before loading that much weight.

We have quite a few options for carrying your kayaks, and since all the above is Rhino Rack, I will stick with their products for this as well. As with the roof rack, these will have a better price point than some of the larger name brands, but does not mean they have a lower quality at all.

With that being said, the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # RR570 is one I have had people like, but it can get pretty difficult to load two, depending on how wide your kayaks are. The one I prefer is the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading # S512-S512X. This will get both kayaks loaded on their sides, making it much more space conscious.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the…

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It is going well and I'd be happy to help you! For a 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98848 you were looking at. We have confirmed through our vendor and customer reviews that this hitch will fit the hybrid…

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Yes, we do have a hitch that will fit your 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring. It is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item #306-X7345. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your CR-V's frame with included hardware. If you look…

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Answer 6

Fascia trimming is required to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 on your 2024 Honda CR-V, but this is the case for all of the hitches that fit your vehicle. According to the instructions you'll be cutting out a notch that is…

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We do have a couple options for your 2022 Honda CR-V, however I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7345. This hitch is capable of handling up to 3,500lbs trailer weight, and 525lbs of tongue weight. For wiring, I recommend the…

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