Recommended Roof Rack That Can Work With A Kayak Carrier For 2004 Mazda Tribute
Question:
Can the Thule ride on adapter be used to carry 2 j style kayak racks?
asked by: Marc
Expert Reply:
Rhe Thule Ride-On Adapter part TH532 has been discontinued but will only work with bike carriers. This adapter uses plastic mounting hardware and cannot handle the stress a kayak would have and would fail.
You will need to either install a roof rack designed to be able to handle the weight and stress, or if you have crossbars already on your Tribute you can find a kayak carrier that will fit your crossbars.
If you do not have a kayak carrier and you have factory crossbars on your Tribute, the Ride On Adapter would not be needed and you can use a kayak carrier like part # TH830. This carrier will let you carry up to 4 kayaks on their sides.
For a J-style carrier that will work with factory roof racks on your Tribute I recommend the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier w/Tie-Downs, part # TH834.
If you do not have a roof rack on your Tribute but you have the raised side rails I recommend the Thule SquareBar Roof Rack. To order this roof rack you will need part # TH712100, and part # TH710401.
If you have flush mounted rails on the roof of your Tribute I recommend the Inno Square Bar Roof Rack. The crossbars with this roof rack measure 7/8 inches wide x 1-1/4 inch tall. To order this roof rack you will need part # INB107, part # INTR, and part # INTR103.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Square Crossbars - Steel - Black - 42" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 42 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Track Systems, Flush Side Rails, and Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS300, XS350, XS400, XS450, INTR, and INXR Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 43" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 43 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule Hull-A-Port 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
- Thule
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 43" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 43 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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