Recommended Kayak Carrier for 3 Kayaks on 2008 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Id like to be able to put three kayaks on my 2008 toyota highlander. Do you have any suggestions? I dont have far to go with them as we live in a town with 7 lakes and I can take all back roads.
asked by: Amy D
Expert Reply:
I envy your choice of lakes for your kayaking, but I can relate to the convenience of nearby water since I have to go only 1/4-mile to hit the lake in my kayak!
If your 2008 Toyota Highlander has a factory-installed roof rack with crossbars that run side-to-side then you can use the Thule Kayak Stacker # TH830. The Stacker handles up to 4 kayaks up to 10-feet in length and holds them on their sides. Please click on the video link provided.
If you don't have a factory roof rack but do have raised side rails on the roof then you'll need to install a roof rack in order to use the Stacker. I suggest the Curt Roof Rack # C18118 which will work perfectly with the Stacker.
If the Highlander has a bare roof with no type of bars or rails, then you'll need a different roof rack. I suggest the Inno system made of parts # INB137, # INSUT and # INK561. The Stacker will work great on this rack too.
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Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - Black - 53-3/8" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- CURT
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Inno Square Crossbars - Steel - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Black - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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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
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- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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