How To Carry A Wilderness Systems Recon 120 Fishing Kayak On A 2011 Toyota RAV4
Question:
I am looking at several roof-rack products for side-loading and securely transporting a Wilderness Systems Recon 120 fishing kayak on a Toyota 2011 RAV4, which came with pre-installed rack and cross bars. The kayak in question weighs 95 lbs, 38-inches in width. and 12.2-inches long. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 has a roof rack capacity of 102 lbs. Will the combination of the Malone Telos XL, paired with the etrailer universal kayak carrier, and the Universal Roof Rack Adapter Kit for Malone Telos XL Load Assist, allow me to secure this wide kayak to the roof of my 2011 RAV4?
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, but it will require you to get an aftermarket roof rack for your 2011 Toyota RAV4. Your vehicle has a factory roof rack weight limit of 102 lbs. If your kayak weighs 95 lbs, your kayak carrier can not weigh more than 7 lbs. This is not an option. I do have a roof rack to fit your vehicle that will allow you to carry your kayak. It will consist of the following items:
Yakima CoreBar Crossbars # Y00421
TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR
Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204
You will be able to remove your factory crossbars. This roof rack has a weight limit of 165 lbs. Once this rack is on your vehicle you will be able to use the following items together:
etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding - Universal Mount, part # e98878
Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading, part # MPG351XL
Universal Roof Rack Adapter Kit for Malone Telos XL Load Assist, part # MAL95VR
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Products Referenced in This Question
Universal Roof Rack Adapter Kit for Malone Telos XL Load Assist
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Malone
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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Malone
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Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- 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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etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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