Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Kia Seltos w/ Raised Roof Rails
Question:
Im in need of a roof rack system for my wifes 2023 Kia seltos ex. It does have rails that run front to back. It will carry 2 kayaks. Im not sure which towers I need. I prefer Yakima. Thanks.
asked by: Matthew D
Expert Reply:
To add a Yakima roof rack to your wife's 2023 Kia Seltos raised roof rails you will want the following parts:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00425
SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # Y64AR
SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y56AR
This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. I recommend adding the Yakima Same Key System item # Y07204 to prevent theft. Since you're a fan of Yakima's products you can also buy larger lock core kits 6 item # Y07206 or 8 item # Y07208 and have the roof rack and your accessories all controlled by the same key.
For a compatible kayak carrier, I recommend the Yakima JayHook Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs item # Y04084.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JayHook Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- 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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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 6)
- 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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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 8)
- 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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SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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